Reviews by Rebecca C. (Opelika, AL)

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The Kitchen Daughter
The Kitchen Daughter: A Novel
by Jael McHenry
Great insight. (3/22/2011)
I read this creative and insightful book in one sitting, I just didn't want to put it down. The point of view on what is normal was so unusual and especially poignant for me. Ginny finds her strength in her ability to accept her normal, which we all need to do more of. I …more
The Philosophical Breakfast Club
The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World
by Laura J. Snyder
Interesting history both in time and place (1/14/2011)
I had so much fun reading this book. I am not a history buff usually, but this book describes both a time and place that I had little knowledge of. So, I really enjoyed learning about the 4 friends, their lives and loves, and the different parts of society they changed and …more
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
Wisdom for all Parents! (11/9/2010)
I had so much fun reading this book. It is full of humor, great advice and special insights about parenting, Chinese style. I was surprised by the differences in "western" and Chinese parenting and delighted to know that I am less western than most. I was also delighted to …more
The Housekeeper and the Professor
The Housekeeper and the Professor: A Novel
by Yoko Ogawa
My favorite for 2010 (8/1/2010)
I just finished my favorite book this year. Even though this book is short, only 180 pages, the prose is rich and sparse with nothing wasted. It took me longer than usual to read this book. I had to stop and savor what I had read, to digest it, to find all that was not …more
Man in the Woods
Man in the Woods
by Scott Spencer
Great emotional rollercoaster. (7/12/2010)
I loved Spencer's descriptive writing style, his unusual characters, and the slow build up of suspense that is so subtle that you aren't even aware of it's building until the end. I rarely cheer for the bad guy, but in this one I was. Spencer made his characters so real and …more
Learning to Lose
Learning to Lose: A Novel
by David Trueba
A Deep and sensitive read. (5/6/2010)
I was slightly surprised when reading this book. I always think of immigration as being mainly to the US, but don't think much about it in other countries. Trueba has faced not only family issues straight on, but immigration and prejudice issues in Spain. Just one small …more
The Hand that First Held Mine
The Hand that First Held Mine: A Novel
by Maggie O'Farrell
Another incredible read! (2/27/2010)
I was very happy to receive an ARC of this book since I had just finished reading O’Farrell’s first book. The mood of this book starts out dreamy and slow and almost made me feel drugged and slow as I met the two couples, one in the past and one in the future. I knew that …more
The Bricklayer
The Bricklayer: A Novel
by Noah Boyd
The Bricklayer - FBI Thriller (12/14/2009)
I received an ARC of The Bricklayer from Bookbrowse.com and I am so glad I did. From the first page to the last I was completely engaged with the characters and the story line and at 390 pages this one is no wimp. And still, it ended too soon. There were so many twists and …more
South of Broad
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
South of Broad, Southern, Unlikely friendships (9/23/2009)
Pat Conroy has written another hit. This one is a based in Charleston, South Carolina and is a story of unlikely friendships that start in High School and last a lifetime. Leo King is eight years old when he finds his ten year old brother who has committed suicide. This …more
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