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Sometimes I Lie
Sometimes I Lie
by Alice Feeney
Sometimes I Lie (11/16/2017)
Great book.. Had a hard time putting it down. Will be recommending it to my book club.
The Gypsy Moth Summer
The Gypsy Moth Summer
by Julia Fierro
The Gypsy Moth Summer (5/20/2017)
Let's just say I enjoyed it. Would recommend to certain friends.
Mercies in Disguise
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them
by Gina Kolata
Mercies In Disquise (12/5/2016)
Loved Henrietta Lacks. Loved Mercies In Disguise. Left me with the question ... what would I do?
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
by Kathleen Rooney
Lilian Boxfish Takes A Walk (10/12/2016)
I loved this book. Born and raised in Oakland. Mapping out my walk right now.
Les Parisiennes
Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved, and Died Under Nazi Occupation
by Anne Sebba
Les Parisiennes (8/10/2016)
I find it fascinating how brave women are when it comes to protecting their family.
Five
Five
by Ursula Archer
Five (11/19/2014)
Now I know what geocaching is and where Salzburg is. I love murder mysteries and this book does not disappoint! I've discovered a new author who is enjoyable to read even if some of the reading is gruesome (but isn't that why we choose to read murder mysteries ?) Ursula Archer is an excellent writer. I am looking forward to her next novel
Doing Harm
Doing Harm
by Kelly Parsons
Doing Harm (11/20/2013)
I enjoyed this book a lot. Great book for a train ride. I just won't be going to the hospital for awhile.
Once We Were Brothers
Once We Were Brothers
by Ronald H. Balson
Once We Were Brothers (9/6/2013)
I made my comment halfway through the book. I have finished it and if I could give it higher than a 5, I would. It's been a long time since I've read a book that brought out so much emotion in me. Love, hate, compassion, grief, shock. I did not want this book to end, but I loved the ending. Looking forward to this author's next book. Thank you for a wonderful read.
Once We Were Brothers
Once We Were Brothers
by Ronald H. Balson
Once We Were Brothers (9/1/2013)
This book is so well written. Such a beautiful story of love and caring during such a horrendous tragedy. I love the characters. What a great book club discussion it would make. It should be required reading for High School students.
With or Without You
With or Without You: A Memoir
by Domenica Ruta
With Or Without You (1/5/2013)
This is an excellent memoir. Hard to read knowing how many young women have lived through such an ordeal. Domenica Ruta gives them hope that with a lot of perseverance you can overcome a difficult childhood. I am looking forward to reading my next Domenica Ruta book.
Have Mother, Will Travel
Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World
by Claire & Mia Fontaine
Have Mother Will Travel (6/28/2012)
I truly enjoyed this book. It was honest and insightful.
I am not the daughter of a narcissistic mother nor do I believe I am a narcissistic mother myself. I do have a few friends who I know will benefit from reading this book. I will be sure to pass my copy on and recommend it to others. Because I did not consider this a self-help book, it was simply an excellent read.
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen
The Secret's o Mary Bowser (4/28/2012)
This an exceptional book. Yes, it did slow down a little in the middle. but still held my interest. It was written with such clarity and love. Mary Bowser was brave extremely brave. I think everyone should read this novel (based on a true story). I am going to recommend this book to the History Teacher at the school where I work part- time. I'm going to suggest ordering a class set. This book made me go back and review Civil War history. i also plan to reread Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Half-Blood Blues
Half-Blood Blues: A Novel
by Esi Edugyan
HalfBlood Blues (2/28/2012)
I found myself really drawn to this book in the first few chapters. It was a little slow at times. Edugyan is a passionate writer. It was very interesting reading about musicians during this era. I was drawn more to the music aspect than the characters. The ending was a little disappointing. Would I recommend it to my Book Club? I never gave much thought to Afro-Germans during the Nazi takeover of Paris, this book prompted me to do a little research. I liked the jive kind of language, it made me feel more connected to the characters.
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