Monthly Archives: June 2015

Ines of my Soul, by Isabel Allende

Why this book:  Selected by my reading group.  A number of us had read and liked other books by Isabel Allende, and some of the women were asking for a woman author after a having read several male authors. My impressions:  … Continue reading

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Euphoria, by Lily King

Why this book:  Recommended by a good friend. My impressions:  Euphoria is short, powerful, engrossing.  It is a good read, about very interesting people in a fascinating setting.  And it is very well crafted – a bit confusing at the very beginning, … Continue reading

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Border Music by Robert Waller

Why this book:  It was selected by my reading group. My Impressions :  A short and enjoyable read – and one that challenges the reader to look at his/her own life and decisions.  Not a brilliant piece of literature – … Continue reading

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The Signature of All Things, by Elizabeth Gilbert

Why this book: Recommended to me by a good friend. My Impressions: Bottom line –wow!  I’ve never read  a book like this before –found it very powerful. Elizabeth Gilbert pulled me into this story – I felt like I grew … Continue reading

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From Here to Eternity by James Jones

Why this book:  I have been hearing about, and seeing this book referred to for years.  I have been fascinated by the idea of the Existential Hero in American Literature since taking a course in that subject in college.  This … Continue reading

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Starting again Jun 15

I am re-activating this blog post.  I have continued enjoying a fairly broad spectrum of reading since my last post here, nearly 4 years ago, but I have failed to take the time to record my thoughts and impressions.  Unfortunately.  I … Continue reading

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