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Book report
Feb. 23rd, 2010 07:28 amBook Report
House Arrest by Mary Morris – This intriguing novel takes place in modern times, in an unnamed Latin American country which is ruled by a dictatorial style of government. Our narrator, Maggie, is an American who writes for travel guides specializing in off-the-beaten-track. Maggie has returned to this country a few years after befriending one of its mysterious and troubled citizens, and after possibility committing an illegal act to assist her. Maggie now finds that she might be in serious trouble. The book was complex but approachable, gripping, and really well-written. I happened upon this book at a resale shop that benefits a battered women’s shelter, and I look forward to reading more by the same author. Grade: B+
29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life by Cami Walker – Diagnosed with MS just days after returning from her honeymoon, Walker is sick, panicked, depressed…and eventually she and her husband are nearly broke from medical bills. A wise woman tells her that she is focusing too much on her woes and that she will feel better if she does something generous for other people. So she advises her to give 29 gifts, one each day to a different person. They don’t need to be expensive or large. They can be a hug or a sincere compliment. It works wonders for Walker, and she gives us her true account of the 29 days - day by day - here. Grade: A
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House Arrest by Mary Morris – This intriguing novel takes place in modern times, in an unnamed Latin American country which is ruled by a dictatorial style of government. Our narrator, Maggie, is an American who writes for travel guides specializing in off-the-beaten-track. Maggie has returned to this country a few years after befriending one of its mysterious and troubled citizens, and after possibility committing an illegal act to assist her. Maggie now finds that she might be in serious trouble. The book was complex but approachable, gripping, and really well-written. I happened upon this book at a resale shop that benefits a battered women’s shelter, and I look forward to reading more by the same author. Grade: B+
29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life by Cami Walker – Diagnosed with MS just days after returning from her honeymoon, Walker is sick, panicked, depressed…and eventually she and her husband are nearly broke from medical bills. A wise woman tells her that she is focusing too much on her woes and that she will feel better if she does something generous for other people. So she advises her to give 29 gifts, one each day to a different person. They don’t need to be expensive or large. They can be a hug or a sincere compliment. It works wonders for Walker, and she gives us her true account of the 29 days - day by day - here. Grade: A
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