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Mothers and Other Liars (Large Print) (Platinum Readers Circle)
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Amy Bourret
ginger_young
, September 04, 2011
This book kept me riveted to reading it, as there were lots of twists and turns. The main character becomes a mother in a very unconventional way, but she never thought that her precious daughter was being sought after by her biological parents. Ruby, who loves to rework old pieces of furniture, something that she learned from her grandfather, reclaims old wood and transforms something old into something different and unique. That's what she's done with her life and continues to do so. She ended up where she is totally unplanned and has a great support system of close women friends and also a hunk of a boyfriend. As the story progresses, you feel your heart start to fracture, as Ruby's life turns inside out. This book will keep you reading, yet, you don't want it to be over as you near the end. Hang with it, it just gets better.
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People Of The Whale
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Linda Hogan
ginger_young
, October 18, 2008
This was a book that was difficult to put down. I could feel the desperation of Ruth as she gave her son to the Elders of the Tribe to learn the old ways, giving the only thing she had left to try to save what was most important to her people. When her husband finally returns, he still remains away from her although she takes him food. Ruth is an extremely strong person and gives everything for her tribal customs, & the sea. Eventually, after the now grown Lin, the daughter that her husband had in Viet Nam comes to see him, but Ruth takes in, Thomas visits The Wall in D.C. & the healing for him finally begins. This is a powerful book and Linda Hogan writes in a way that makes the reader want to consume it in one sitting.
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