In her 2003 novel Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood describes a future after humanity had been almost entirely wiped out by a plague. Jimmy, aka Snowman, lives...
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My daughter will be teaching 'Home of the Brave' to her 4th and 5th grade class this year. She recommended this slim volume to me after she took a class on teaching this book. I love this book. If you know a child, this would make a great present. Katherine Applegate's prose is like reading a written tone poem.
I have many favorite parts, but this is my most favorite:
"You can have your dogs and cats,
your gerbils and hamsters
and sleek sparkling fish,
But you will have lived
just half a life
if you never love a cow."
You have to read the book to appreciate this lovely sentiment.
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This is a very funny, fast read. At the end of the book, is a test you can take to see how white you are. I'm white (but I only scored 30% white), just not the right kind of white. If you like outdoor activities, expensive sandwiches, $800 strollers, study abroad, living near water, etc, you are the right kind of white.
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The author, Ron Carlson, is the director of the graduate writing program at UC, Irvine in California. 'Five Skies' is an elegant look into the hearts of three damaged men. I am making this a selection for my book discussion group, I hope someone will explain the ending to me. 'Five Skies' will give us much to discuss.
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I bought this book because I love the great cover. Ted Kerasate's writing matches the cover of the book. His writing is lyrical, he makes me want to move to Wyoming. I love this book and I love Merle.
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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
kaahumanu, August 23, 2008
My daughter will be teaching 'Home of the Brave' to her 4th and 5th grade class this year. She recommended this slim volume to me after she took a class on teaching this book. I love this book. If you know a child, this would make a great present. Katherine Applegate's prose is like reading a written tone poem.I have many favorite parts, but this is my most favorite:
"You can have your dogs and cats,
your gerbils and hamsters
and sleek sparkling fish,
But you will have lived
just half a life
if you never love a cow."
You have to read the book to appreciate this lovely sentiment.
(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Peace Signed by Richard Bausch
kaahumanu, July 29, 2008
Damn fine writing.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions by Christian Lander
kaahumanu, July 25, 2008
This is a very funny, fast read. At the end of the book, is a test you can take to see how white you are. I'm white (but I only scored 30% white), just not the right kind of white. If you like outdoor activities, expensive sandwiches, $800 strollers, study abroad, living near water, etc, you are the right kind of white.(11 of 12 readers found this comment helpful)
Five Skies: A Novel by Ron Carlson
kaahumanu, July 11, 2008
The author, Ron Carlson, is the director of the graduate writing program at UC, Irvine in California. 'Five Skies' is an elegant look into the hearts of three damaged men. I am making this a selection for my book discussion group, I hope someone will explain the ending to me. 'Five Skies' will give us much to discuss.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote
kaahumanu, May 29, 2008
I bought this book because I love the great cover. Ted Kerasate's writing matches the cover of the book. His writing is lyrical, he makes me want to move to Wyoming. I love this book and I love Merle.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
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