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Drown by Junot Díaz
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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.By jbadmin|
A Song of Gratitude: Reflecting on Japan
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…By jbadmin|
Permission to Fly by Layng Martine Jr.
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,…By jbadmin|
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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.By jbadmin|
There There by Tommy Orange
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.By jbadmin|
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
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…By jbadmin|