This book was recommended to me by several people – including Meredith, thank you – and came to me at the right time. It is an easy read, even though it is a difficult subject. Much of it is heartbreaking, all is insightful. Dr. Gawande’s writing is informed, intelligent, conversational, personal. The first 2/3 of
Category: Winter Reading 2020
I listened to this book, read by the author, and enjoyed it immensely. I knew I wouldn’t make time for it otherwise so listening was an excellent option. Gates is smart, articulate, and passionate about what she believes. Very open hearted. She shares many stories, both personal and global, that illustrate how true equality improves
Legends of Jewish Kraków is a short book with a handful of stories inside– it is a delicious treat that brings me back to Poland. The titles are intriguing: The Legend of Esterka and King Casimir Of the two wicked butchers and the non-kosher meat Of Simon the Miser, later called Saint Of the Isaac
Hello all! I have been m.i.a. from the reading group for quite some time. I’ve had an extremely traumatic year as Borkali is well aware of. I may or may not share about that on this forum, but trust all of you readers to be supportive and welcoming. Now on to the reading! My friend
Inspired by Meredith and Teri, I have only been able to muster up a book spread– not a list, nor a pile. Finishing Meridian was difficult for my tired eyes and mind, and after tallying up the pages I’ve already turned in our winter reading session, embracing winter reading might be an understatement. I’ve read 1,672
I picked this book up a few days ago and finished it Friday afternoon. A quick and dynamic read– Meridian offers lyrical prose and lots of details to keep a reader moving. Meridian Hills is a revolutionary who is literally giving her body and spirit to the fight. The book ebbs between time periods– opening with
Hello, friends. I do not have an organized stack of books this reading season, but I do have two in my possession and several on reserve at the public library. Reserved books take longer to arrive since late fines were eliminated, so I may need to dip into the unread stack of books I own.
Hello all ~ Happy New Year and Happy Winter! So nice to be back- I haven’t posted in awhile, and have had a hard time keeping up with this page.. but I am looking forward to peeking at some of the previous posts and (hopefully!) adding some of my own… So, this is my current
I am a huge fan of Jane Austen novels so when I saw this was coming out I knew I simply had to read it! It’s not a retelling exactly and Jane Austen and her novels are frequently talked about throughout the book as Lady Victoria Aston aspires to be strong-willed and witty like some
I have just finished IF I LIVE TO BE 100. Lent to me by my father, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, it is a quick and enjoyable read. Originally a radio show on NPR, the book was published in 2004. The stories are, for the most part, delightful and fascinating. A warm look at
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