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Henry Huggins 01
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Beverly Cleary
nanababy5
, September 08, 2011
This classic children's book is just the thing for lazy day reading, and I read it many times as a child in my back yard, suburban fort. I loved Cleary's portrayal of Henry, just an ordinary boy, and always found his fondness for his dog, Ribsy, especially heartwarming. I read this book every few years now, for it grounds me in a way that modern, or even adult books don't. Beverly Cleary gave me a taste for good writing and I'm happy to be able to say that her own books have stood the test of time.
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After This
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Alice Mcdermott
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, September 08, 2011
This novel explores the interior lives of the Keanes, a family at odds with one another-- yet clearly deeply bonded in familial love. Alice McDermott aptly portrays the disillusionment of an ordinary family, taking us through their hopes and failed dreams, their misdeeds and self-inflicted guilt and shame. At times a radiant novel, After This shines with the truths McDermott writes about with such eloquence.
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Modern Baptists
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James Wilcox
nanababy5
, July 28, 2011
It all began with a mole on his back, fat like New Jersey. That's why Bobby Pickens allowed his ex-con half-brother, FX to move in with him. Upon this turn of events many things are set in motion, and Bobby's world will never be the same again. The humor in this book is refreshing because its comedy arises naturally from the characters themselves. In all their quirkiness they reveal the awful vulnerability and, sometimes, the absolute ludicrousness of what it means to be human.
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The God of All Comfort
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Hannah Whitall Smith
nanababy5
, July 19, 2011
For those struggling in their Christian walk, whether it be with temptation, doubt or fear, this book offers an intelligent look at the relationship God desires to have with each of us. With her typical encouraging words, Hannah Whitall Smith presents with clarity and warmth the advantages of getting to know the God who cares--the God of all comfort. I would recommend this for anyone who needs a fresh perspective on walking the narrow road that leads to life.
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Just As I Am
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Virginia Smith
nanababy5
, June 30, 2011
The heroine of this teen novel, Maya, is full of spunk and personality. She doesn't know what she's getting herself into when she agrees to attend church with her mother. She is probably the first person ever to walk down the aisle of the little church with purple hair--but the pastor is not the least put off by her appearance, and welcomes her warmly. There is enough Christianity in the book to qualify it as Christian Fiction, but not so much that it hits you over the head in tiresome fashion. I found this to be a good read--not real deep, but with enough spiritual truth woven into the plot to give its readers something worth pondering.
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Scapegoat
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Daphne Du Maurier
nanababy5
, June 29, 2011
John, an Englishman, has had his identity stolen after indulging in a night of heavy drinking. When he is mistaken for his look alike (a Frenchman who has absconded with his clothing and ID), he reluctantly begins to play the other man's role as husband, father and son. This tale of trading places is Daphne Du Maurier at her finest. The interweaving and interactions of the characters who are all duped by the man they suppose to be their son, father, brother and husband is both fascinating and credible. What mark will this deception leave on this rather disjointed household? As the story unwinds we discover the reason behind many puzzling behaviors. What are we to make of the animosity with which the Frenchman's sister regards him? Why is his sister inlaw acting so strangely around him? And what accounts for his little daughter's nearly feverish devotion to religion? Though the plot is worked out with precision, I found myself intrigued mostly by the characters. Du Maurier is a master craftsman at creating such realistic characters that by the end of the novel one feels almost as if these are people they have known and loved.
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Ready or Not
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Mary Stolz
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, June 29, 2011
First published in 1953, Ready or Not is one of my all time favorite vintage teen novels. Mary Stolz writes of the Connor's struggle with poverty in their motherless family with just the right combination of honesty, warmth and an obvious affection for her characters. Though told mostly through the eyes of Morgan, the oldest of the siblings, Stolz rounds out her tale by giving glimpses as well into the inner lives and thoughts of the other family members. At the beginning of this little novel the family is moving yet again. Do they have the emotional stamina and courage to deal with one more move, which will of necessity put them into an even poorer part of town? And what of the dreams each family member has brought with them into each new residence: are they as worn and threadbare as their second-hand furniture, and hardly worth bringing with them into their new home? I've always loved this book for the intelligence, and heart, it brings to what could easily be a mediocre, depressing tale of broken dreams.
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
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Anne Lamott
nanababy5
, June 28, 2011
With wry humor Anne Lamott dismantles the misconceptions about the writing life, sharing with piercing honesty her own creative journey. This is not the typical How To book on writing; it is part biography, and at times has the intimate feel of a memoir. Reading this book, I could easily imagine Anne seated across my kitchen table with a mug of coffee or tea, and the spontaneous bouts of humor which would burst forth from both of us as we shared our writing debacles and mishaps. It takes courage to write with such transparency, and this Annie does to perfection. If I could own only one book on writing, this is it. Bird by Bird will satisfy any natural born writer whose passion for the written word outshines the tedium of ordinary life.
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Sacred Romance Drawing Closer to the Heart of God
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John Eldredge
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, June 25, 2011
This is the kind of book I go back and read at least once a year, to keep me in mind of its wonderful truths. How different life on this old planet looks when viewed from the perspective of being romanced by our Creator! John Eldredge takes us on an adventure, the recapturing of our childhood dreams and desires, showing us how God wants to use these to bring joy into our lives. The arrows which early in life pierced our hearts (and which we've tried to forget) have caused us to settle for less than God's wild love for us--but we can rediscover the deliciousness of what it means to be adored and romanced beyond our wildest dreams.
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One Across Two Down
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Ruth Rendell
nanababy5
, June 24, 2011
Though many readers don't consider this one of Rendall's best mysteries, I've always loved it. Drawn to it by my love of both mysteries and crossword puzzles, I was pleasantly surprised at the deftness with which she portrays the simple characters in this story of greed, soured dreams and the kind of domestic tension which only a butinski of a mother in law can create. As with all of Rendall's books, I am drawn more to the characters and her amazing ability to comprehend the psychology of what makes them who they are, than I am to mere plot. In this case the plot is simple, yet holds one's attention. You have a hunch of what waits around the corner, but you don't know how it will play out. This little novel is an easy read, but don't mistake easy for carelessly written. Here you will find Rendall's typical eye for detail, strong characterization, and a story told in her own unique style.
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The Great Gatsby
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F Scott Fitzgerald
nanababy5
, June 24, 2011
This tale of unrequited love among the wealthy is told with such haunting beauty that parts of it have a lyrical quality. Fitzgerald's understanding of his characters and what motivates them is surpassed only by his obvious love for them. This is a tale of love gone wrong, seen through the eyes of the narrator, Nick. Even while wishing Daisy had more substance to her, I couldn't help but admire her for understanding who she is, and coming to the realization which sets in motion a chain of events no one could have foreseen.
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