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Book Review: Whale Song A Novel by Cheryl Kaye Tardif
This is a short novel by a Canadian author, Cheryl Kaye Tardif. I love books that are a quick read, but don't feel "short". These kind of books keep you occupied, especially on planes or doctor's waiting rooms and this is certainly one of those good short stories that you can finish in one sitting. The story keeps you interested and turning pages.
From the woman famous for ‘The Princess Diaries’ comes a new series about a washed up teen idol who finds herself, for the first time in her life- a size 12. Without any career prospects and completely on her own, Heather
Wells takes a job as the assistant director of a college dorm (excuse me, residence hall,) at New York College. She thinks that she’s settling into a normal life, only to find that Fischer Hall is anything but ordinary. And when young college girls start dying mysteriously, Heather broadens her job description to include murder investigation.
There is a special kind of writing style that speaks to a woman’s spirit and makes her soul rejoice. It can be difficult to find such a book, but when found it is a real treasure. In the novel, “The Secret Life of Bees,” by Sue Monk Kidd, I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. I felt deeply connected to the women in the novel and was sad to see my new friends go when the story came to an end. Sue Monk Kidd truly breathed life into this book, in a way that takes tremendous talent. I find myself longing for a sequel, just so I can see what my beloved characters are up to now! If you are a woman, you are almost guaranteed to love this book! The writing style is distinctly feminine and beautiful. I thought to myself, “It is about time I read something from a powerful female perspective.” For me, reading this book came as naturally as breathing.
Book Review: Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, by Lorna Landvik
How many of us can relate to the desire to just fit in somewhere, anywhere? I know I most definitely can. After being diagnosed with Lupus at age 12, shortly there-after I hit puberty and let me tell you, both of those life changes hit me hard. It is difficult enough to fit in with the prepubescent crowd as it is, but to then add on top of it this strange sounding disease and throw in a weight problem- you have one troubled teen. I sought desperately, and in some ways still do, to find that niche that felt right to me. I thought I would never find it, but now out of nowhere I have discovered this website full of fellow ˜spoonies," who are going through everything I've been through and more.
Book Review: Two Little Girls in Blue By: Mary Higgins Clark
Most of us that suffer with chronic illnesses and are unable to work, find ourselves sitting during the day bored and anxious because there is just nothing to do, or maybe you’re even stuck in bed. I have found the joy of reading while being at home has been an escape for me. I can go any place, and be anyone I want to be, just by opening a book. I love romance, traveling to exotic places, or even going back in time to another century. Fantasy where dragons and elves are roaming the earth, or mystery where murder is the center of the plot, is all possible for me though books. I love to read and have found it an outlet for me to be able to see things I may never be able to see.
I love England, so lately I’ve been reading fiction and non-fiction books about England and getting a feel for the old churches and historic landscapes of that beautiful country. I love fantasy- unicorns, elves, wizards and such, is a realm all its own and so much fun to read about. Even biographies are wonderful. Reading about other people’s lives and struggles can be a comfort to you as you go through your own life’s struggles and trials. I have found reading to be my escape, where I can forget that I’m sick and take the character of a native princess, a forensic detective, a young girl trapped in a castle or a doctor in Africa. I encourage reading- it’s a no stress, relaxing thing to do that will keep your mind working and teach you new things as well.
Here is a book review for a book I’ve just read that was beyond amazing!
I picked this book up because of a review by another author I greatly admire. Within a couple of chapters I was absolutely hooked!! On finishing it, I immediately went to the bookstore and got the whole series and when I had finished those, waited very impatiently for the next book to come out.
Written By: Philippa Gregory
Let me start by transporting you back in time to the early 1500's and you are
serving in the royal court of King Henry the VIII. The court is full of gossip,
intrigue, religion and the servitude of the whimsical King Henry
Written by: Vannessa Del Fabbro
Could you ever imagine growing up in the wild and untamed nation of Africa?
Even with all it’s many difficulties - - racism, disease, violence, and intense
poverty?
By: Jane Austen
If you haven't read the book Pride and Prejudice, it is one I would quickly
recommend. I am at the moment reading classics and currently in the middle of
reading most of Jane Austen's books.
by Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks has always been one of my favorite authors. His short romance
novels are easy to read and it is relaxing, and a joy, to fall into the
world of love his words create.
By: Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre is certainly not a new book - as you know. Never the less, it is a
very engaging read that I had never had the pleasure of reading until now.
by Wally Lamb
Wally Lamb is a magnificent writer, and the fact that this was written from a
woman's point of view, just makes it all the more fascinating since the author
is a man!
by Louis Lowry
When I was in 6th grade, I had to read this book as part of a reading
assignment. I was "forced" to read it. I really didn't remember the full story.
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