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If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery
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If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery This book's power is made even more sharp by its economy, it's exactitude. The interconnected stories, or loosely connected chapters, however you choose to name them, are so rich in nuance that Escoffery blazes fearlesslessly along with…By jbadmin|
Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez
Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez This is a memoir of inter-connected, more or less chronological essays that took me on a journey of laughter, tears, empowerment and despair. Erica’s writing (and narration of the audiobook) was courageous and so honest. It was…By jbadmin|
Cyclorama by Adam Langer · NYJB Review
Cyclorama by Adam Langer
This review was originally posted on the New York Journal of Books. Cyclorama is a stunning novel that weaves together past and present while reflecting on and questioning Anne Frank’s timeless assertion, “In spite of everything, I still believe…By Jeanne|
On the Diving Board
"Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children…By Jeanne|
Finding Freedom by Erin French
Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French I listened to this audio book narrated by the author, Erin French, which was a treat in and of itself. Finding Freedom is a beautiful memoir with highs and lows and with a banquet of tastes and flavors…By jbadmin|
Thank You, Mr. Nixon by Gish Jen
Thank You, Mr. Nixon by Gish Jen Really enjoyed this collection of interconnected stories which span 50 years of Chinese / American relations. Characters show up in multiple stories at different stages in life. The writing is humorous, biting and concise and the stories raise interesting…By jbadmin|