The Mistress’s Daughter by A.M. Homes After reading a review of this book, I was eager to read it. It is the story of A.M. (Amy) Homes, an author and an adopted child. This memoir explores her experiences as she learns that her biological mother would like to contact her and her journey through reunion. As [...]
#20 ~ The Mistress’s Daughter
Filed Under: book review, female author, Memoir Tagged With: A.M. Homes, adoptee, Adoption, adoptive parents, birth father, birth mother, Family, heritage, reunion, The Mistress's Daughter
Notice to My Gentle Readers
I am currently three reviews behind of what I’m reading. I promise to publish my reviews ASAP. I hope that flood this blog with posts by the end of the week.
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Getting Notice IRL
Usually once a week I take my daughters to the same Golden Arches for dinner. There is a playland there so I get a few moments of down time. It’s a very nice diversion for all of us. I usually use this time to get a little reading in. Apparently this has not gone unnoticed. [...]
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#19 ~ The Boleyn Inheritance
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory I was so excited to begin reading this book. I loved The Other Boleyn Girl so much that I had to force myself to read other types of books before buying this one. The Boleyn Inheritance did not disappoint me. It is the continuation of the Boleyn family story [...]
#18 ~ Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is an amazing book about the lives of women in 16th century China. I selected the book for this very reason. I have two Chinese/American nieces and I wanted to learn more about the culture that has been permanently [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: 16th century China, China, class, dead branch, foot binding, friendship, Lisa See, marriage, matchmaking, Mother-in-law, obedience and subservience, regret, relationships, role of women, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, value of daughters
#17 ~ Leave Me Alone, I’m Reading
Leave Me Alone, I’m Reading: Finding and Losing Myself in Books by Maureen Corrigan I cannot say enough about this book. Although my posts here will not show it, I am so inspired to keep reading and to develop my skills as a book reviewer. The first section of this book, which deals with female [...]
#16 ~ The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Jeannette Walls, her brother, and her two sisters grew up with an alcoholic father and a mother who resented any part of the responsibility that goes hand in hand with parenting. Her memoir is a beautiful testiment to the resilience of the human heart and soul. As depressing as [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, Memoir Tagged With: alcoholism, Childhood Memories, Family, growing up in poverty, inspirational read, Jeannette Walls, Parenting, poverty, The Glass Castle
#15 ~ The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Imagine meeting your husband for the first time at the age of six. Imagine also that he does not know you when you meet him as an adult because he, at his current age, had not met you via time travel. Imagine waiting for good and terrible events [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction Tagged With: Audrey Niffenegger, double-standard, Henry and Clare, male manipulation, role of women, The Time Traveler's Wife, time travel
#14 ~ The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules by John Irving Of the 13 books that have preceded this, The Cider House Rules has been by far the hardest to read. The first 100 pages were more difficult than I had imagined. I never wanted to know what the inside of a uterus feels/sounds like when a D&C is [...]
Filed Under: book review, fiction, male author Tagged With: abortion, abortionist, Adoption, Cider House Rules, D&C, Dr. Wilbur Larch, Homer Wells, John Irving, New England, OB/GYN, orphan, orphanage, St. Cloud, unplanned pregnancy, World War II
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