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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Other Wes Moore One Name Two Fates
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Wes Moore
izzybatz
, January 25, 2011
The two lives profiled in the book are so multi-faceted that it generates discussion. One life alone propelling along it's course in time is affected by a multitude of factors. The author begins with just one factor--for different reasons, they both had a missing father. As the story progresses, you begin to see more details emerge that contribute to the fates of the growing individuals. Although the author presents factors, you will find yourself suggesting some of your own ideas on the matter. The book opened up facts about growing up in a very real drug neighborhood and the feelings and thoughts of those living there. I own a new perspective on this statistical group. Schools have made this book required class reading. The two Wes Moores will agree this is a smart move on the educational systems's decision making. Upon finishing this read, you may see where you HAVE fit into another's life journey, or you may see where decisions you make COULD make a difference.
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Little Bee
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Chris Cleave
izzybatz
, August 21, 2010
I rated this book with 5 stars for various reasons, but this book is not for everyone. Although this is a very dark read, the book causes you to look at yourself--where you live, what you think, how you live. I kept reading as I understood the historic significance of Africa and the oil fields that existed beneath villages. Since I did not have to live through the violence, I could at least do honor to those that lived it and learn. The author presents some thoughts on living in countries that contain very little fear contrasted with those countries that do. The book delves into the minds of those experiencing confusion as they make their way in a foreign country after release from immigration detention centers. The writing amd thoughts presented are superb.
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Time Travelers Wife
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Audrey Niffenegger
izzybatz
, January 08, 2010
This book is not specifically about time travel or specifically about the Time Traveler's wife. Relationship, aloneness, growing up stories, and children and adult issues are included in this story that spans a lifetime--almost two separate lifetimes. The expected twist at the end (that every GREAT novel possesses)makes the book appear unending. A book that does not merely tell a tale, but causes you to wonder and reason is a book worth reading!!
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