"My mother said she was a 120 pound woman, but she kept herself wrapped in fat to avoid bruising."- these and other zingers keep this book light and cheery. Kimmel writes like a comedian, but has the ability to cover serious issues. This is a great book.
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The author has personified loneliness in the form of Leo Gursky. Humorous and real, your heart breaks for Gursky even as the plot trucks along at a constant speed. Beautiful prose highlights this story about a man and his longing to make a difference- any difference- without knowing that he already has. A must-read.
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A fascinating history of fashion and the things we've done for vanity! Can you believe women used to outline varicose veins to accentuate them, wear wet dresses, or collars sharp enough to cut their cheeks? Interesting and well-researched, this book is a conversation-starter.
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From the book's very beginning, you know that three of the four Mirabal sisters are going to be assassinated. As you become acquainted with each of them- all mothers and ordinary women- one a lawyer, one a young bride- you wish the ending were not so. None of the sisters planned on becoming rebel spies and gun runners in the Dominican Republic, but that was what life demanded from them. This story of grace and courage in the face of despotism is based on true events. An inspiring read.
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Riveting- this book is riveting. It is the story of 1 of 500,000 foster children in the US system, a little girl whose mother just didn't want her. It is the story of a foster family, and a mother who struggles to take care of the children who everyone turns their backs on. It is inspiring without being judgmental. Kathy is admirable while remaining very human. An excellent book.
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A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana by Haven Kimmel
mariposamarie, May 9, 2008
"My mother said she was a 120 pound woman, but she kept herself wrapped in fat to avoid bruising."- these and other zingers keep this book light and cheery. Kimmel writes like a comedian, but has the ability to cover serious issues. This is a great book.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
The History of Love: A Novel by Nicole Krauss
mariposamarie, January 28, 2008
The author has personified loneliness in the form of Leo Gursky. Humorous and real, your heart breaks for Gursky even as the plot trucks along at a constant speed. Beautiful prose highlights this story about a man and his longing to make a difference- any difference- without knowing that he already has. A must-read.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Let there be clothes :40,000 years of fashion by Lynn Schnurnberger
mariposamarie, January 10, 2008
A fascinating history of fashion and the things we've done for vanity! Can you believe women used to outline varicose veins to accentuate them, wear wet dresses, or collars sharp enough to cut their cheeks? Interesting and well-researched, this book is a conversation-starter.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
mariposamarie, October 10, 2007
From the book's very beginning, you know that three of the four Mirabal sisters are going to be assassinated. As you become acquainted with each of them- all mothers and ordinary women- one a lawyer, one a young bride- you wish the ending were not so. None of the sisters planned on becoming rebel spies and gun runners in the Dominican Republic, but that was what life demanded from them. This story of grace and courage in the face of despotism is based on true events. An inspiring read.(7 of 12 readers found this comment helpful)
One Small Boat: The Story of a Little Girl, Lost Then Found by Kathy Harrison
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1-5 of 9 nextmariposamarie, September 12, 2007
Riveting- this book is riveting. It is the story of 1 of 500,000 foster children in the US system, a little girl whose mother just didn't want her. It is the story of a foster family, and a mother who struggles to take care of the children who everyone turns their backs on. It is inspiring without being judgmental. Kathy is admirable while remaining very human. An excellent book.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)