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The Sisters
The Sisters: A Novel
by Nancy Jensen
Excellent debut novel (8/29/2011)
"The Sisters" covers a span of years from 1927 to 2007 in the lives of two related families. We see the years unfold through the lives of the female offspring of the two sisters. Even though years pass between chapters (the family tree certainly helps keep track of names, …more
The Art of Saying Goodbye
The Art of Saying Goodbye: A Novel
by Ellyn Bache
Very disappointed (3/28/2011)
The brief intro at the beginning of this book does not accurately describe this book at all. It states that the four women, (who find ways to comfort their friend who is dying), "grow closer as the days go by." Actually, none of these four women are good friends, merely …more
Little Princes
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
by Conor Grennan
Outstanding book!! (11/25/2010)
This amazing book came about because the author decides to take a trip around the world but makes the decision to start out by volunteering for three months at an orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal. He does this even though he read in the volunteer brochure that there is a civil …more
The Stuff That Never Happened
The Stuff That Never Happened
by Maddie Dawson
An excellent read! Highly recommended. (9/7/2010)
I loved this book. Told in the voice of the main character,
Annabelle. The timeline goes back and forth between 1977-'81 and 2005. It deals with choices made in love, promises made and broken, trust and family relationships. I found myself wanting to keep on reading to find …more
Ten Minutes from Home
Ten Minutes from Home: A Memoir
by Beth Greenfield
Ten Minutes From Home (5/18/2010)
As the title says, the author was ten minutes from her home when, at 12 years old, she was involved in a car crash which killed her younger brother and also her best friend. She herself was injured and spent some months recuperating. The author does an excellent job …more
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