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Becoming by Michelle Obama
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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…By jbadmin|
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
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…By jbadmin|
Finding Mrs Ford by Deborah Royce
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…By jbadmin|
Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson
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…By jbadmin|
Drown by Junot Díaz
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|