This is a beautifully written story of a mother's love. And there are many types of motherly love. This was especially relevant to me due to a recent family member's diagnosis with breast cancer, as I suspect many readers are touched as well. Breen writes as a relatable, …more close friend and that can be good or bad depending where you are in your own story. But don't miss it. Well worth the read. Adoption and illness are heavy subjects and this somehow lightens them. (less)

Only in North Korea could this fantastical truth be stranger than any fiction. Kidnapping a South Korean Movie star and Director is the story but Fischer provides a good base for the general history if the region as well. Film buffs will definitely enjoy but so will anyone …more interested in the enigma that is North Korea. Entertaining and informative. (less)