Comments on: A Few (More) Good Books

By: Karen Jackle

Karen Jackle — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:42:42 +0000

Chances by Pamela Nowak
This is about a suffragette in 1876 Denver who is a female telegrapher. She dresses conservatively so she will not be evaluated by her attractive apprearance and will be respected for who she is and what she stands for It is a fun read with romance in the plot as well. Good timing to read in August.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:43:41 +0000

My favorite is always the book I’m reading at the time! Did recently enjoy Madelaine Albright’s latest, The Mighty and the Almighty, her take on the role of religion in US foreign policy. Her unique perspective makes this a very interesting book.

By: Jeri

Jeri — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:30:19 +0000

Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi is a book that I couldn’t stop reading. The writing is exceptional and the story about ordinary families coping with the dramatic changes in pre WWII Germany is both frightening and heartening. Hegi’s main character, Trudi Montag, is memorable for many reasons. She has physical challenges, intellectual and emotional gifts, and heart that creates strength in others.

Hegi has written a children’s book about Trudi called Trudi and Pia that tells a small and touching part of the larger novel. It’s a treasure.

By: christyjones

christyjones — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:19:42 +0000

Great suggestions!

Another book I was recently told about: My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams by Abigail Adams (Author), John Adams (Author), Joseph J. Ellis (Foreword), Margaret A. Hogan (Editor), C. James Taylor (Editor). After reading the reviews, it’s now on my book list.

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:49:51 +0000

World Without End by Ken Follett

This is an interesting historical fiction novel set in 1300′s England and follows the lives of 5 main characters over a period of 30 years. One of these Karis, I found to be a strong female character that didn’t fit a stereotype. I wasn’t sure if this surprising character was believable of the times, but my historian daughter tells me that the novel portrayed her accurately with the times. It was a very good read.

By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:45:00 +0000

Paula, by Isabel Allende. The book is beautiful not just for its words but also for Allende’s intent and boldness in exposing herself to her readers.