Becoming by Michelle Obama I was never a big Michelle Obama fan. But I heard all the hype about this book and decided I should read it in order to take part in the conversation. Well, it didn’t take long for me to identify and relate to so many situations, anecdotes, and emotions that Obama […]
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner Overall, I enjoyed the themes and prose in the novel. I am a fan of books that span decades and generations and books with strong female protagonists. The first chapter set me up to think a conflict needed to be resolved between the sisters and I was anxious to see […]
Finding Mrs Ford by Deborah Royce June 2019 In her literary debut, Deborah Goodrich Royce has given us the sort of thriller that wants to be devoured in one sitting. Written from start to finish with crisp and poignant prose, compelling characters and setting, Finding Mrs. Ford entertains as much with imagery as with its masterful […]
Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson I am no stranger to signs and strong intuitive pulls. What Laura Lynne Jackson provided for me in this book was validation and a pathway to go further. We are all mediums. Written with wonderful anecdotes and a prescription for readers to experience and […]
Drown by Junot Díaz These stories are compiled in such a way that reading them had that beautiful lyrical quality of a dream, while still continually bashing into the poignant harsh realities of poverty and abuse.
This article originally appeared on Indagare under the title “A Song of Gratitude: Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg Reflects on her Journey to Japan.” Our trip to Japan followed a week in Hong Kong where my husband had business and I spent mornings working and writing before doing my best to take in the city amidst unrelenting rain. Our introduction to Japan […]
Permission to Fly: A Memoir of Love, Crushing Loss, and Triumph by Layng Martine Jr. Written with an incredibly authentic voice, Permission to Fly is a testament to a life charged with curiosity, courage, and spirit. In its pages we meet kind, special characters in Martine’s mother, his boarding school mentor, and early employers who […]
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas I am late to reading this incredible book. This story was laid out in such an artful way and captured many points of view. Star was a great character and her transformation masterful.
There There by Tommy Orange What a great book and wonderful voices. This book transported me and broke my heart at the same time. I learned a lot, about Oakland and about the Native experience.
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro Loved this book and its exploration of the quandary of identity. I am particularly drawn to birth stories and how they shape a person, and in this case threaten to un-shape a person. Dani Shapiro is a master of taking a personal revelation and […]
