Book Report: The unexpected miracle of another day
While there is much loss, much sadness in Ordinary Grace, it is ultimately a hopeful story. Continue reading Book Report: The unexpected miracle of another day
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Book Report: Finding ourselves in lost stories
“Lot of stories. Sad thing when stories die for the lack of listenin’ ears.” Continue reading Book Report: Finding ourselves in lost stories
Book Report: Talk about a rebellious teenager!
“I did not hesitate to be disagreeable to preserve my independence.” Continue reading Book Report: Talk about a rebellious teenager!
Book Report: Three books that helped me escape
After months of sheltering in place, I found myself more distractible than I like. You too? Reading my normal fare—historical … Continue reading Book Report: Three books that helped me escape
Book Report: Forgiving the unforgivable
First, let me say how much I learned while reading The Island of Sea Women. I knew nothing of Jeju … Continue reading Book Report: Forgiving the unforgivable
Book Report: A happy marriage of fact and fiction, between work and life
I’ve been an Ann Patchett fan since I read Bel Canto years ago and have read nearly everything she’s written–fiction … Continue reading Book Report: A happy marriage of fact and fiction, between work and life
Book Report: His error was expecting perfection
Having just finished This Tender Land with its compelling, at times breathless, life-and-death narrative, reading Anne Tyler’s Redhead by the … Continue reading Book Report: His error was expecting perfection
Book Report: Looking for a home
Odie is a twelve-year-old storyteller and orphan looking for a home. As the reminiscent and therefore omniscient narrator of This … Continue reading Book Report: Looking for a home
Book Report: What’s up with Masha?
Nine Perfect Strangers Confession: I’m a huge fan of Liane Moriarty’s work and have read almost everything she’s written. Her … Continue reading Book Report: What’s up with Masha?
Book Report: Why people leave
Having just spent time in China while reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane with its themes of family ties … Continue reading Book Report: Why people leave
