by Anna Quindlen
So well written! I loved this. It is somewhat along the lines of Mom's favorite "One True Thing". It is the story of a mother of 3 teenage children. All different, with different personalities and needs. This is how the mother (who is married) deals this motherhood and all her responsibilities.
It is a REAL thinker! It does deal with death. I did enjoy all her thoughts. I slurped this one up. If you read it, let me know!!
Girl in Translation
by: Jean Kwok
First time author. EXCELLENT book!
A Chinese mother and her 11 year old daughter come to America with the help of the mother's sister. She sets them up in an awful apartment; in her sweatshop of a job with awful conditions; but they learn how to survive and do well. It is a story of determination, courage, getting through. Really great.
Now go sign up in the library for it!!
Whiter Than Snow
by: Sandra Dallas
I liked this. It is not as good as the others. The story is set in the 1920's, a mining, small town. Everybody has secrets and parts of their lives they don't share. There is an avalanche and it is interesting to see how you can let a devastating experience control how you react. What would you do?
I liked getting to know the people in this town.
Secrets of Edenby: Chris Bohjalian
I have read several of his books. They are always well written; if not a little odd.
This story is about a man who becomes a priest; works in a town; tries to help the people.
There is one woman who is being beaten by her husband. No one really knows. He tries to help.
The story is told from 3 different perspectives: The Priest, The Attorney that will prosecute and The daughter of the woman who is beaten.
It's a bit of a dark story, but I like how he writes.
The Art of Racing In The Rain
by: Garth Stein
I loved this book and I hardly like dogs.
This book is told from the perspective of the dog! The man loves the dog, the man gets married, they have a baby. The man wants to be a race car driver; it's hard and does not always work out.
As in real life, things do not always go the way we plan, things happen, difficult things and it is impressive how the man deals with adversity.
It's a good book. Hang on. Keep your box of tissues by your side.
