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Enduring Courage
Enduring Courage: Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed
by John F. Ross
Enduring Courage by John Ross (4/9/2014)
Reading Enduring Courage transported me back to a time when daring men risked their lives. I recently read about the Lindberghs so it was interesting to think of the early aviation days. In this book I especially enjoyed the exploits of Eddie Rickenbacker with race cars. It …more
The Housemaid's Daughter
The Housemaid's Daughter
by Barbara Mutch
The Housemaid's Daughter (11/15/2013)
Apartheid divides South Africa and is the backdrop for this book. The piano provides relief for a heavy story. Mutch's characters evoke all kinds of emotion: compassion,love, hatred, fear, cruelty to name a few. Ada and Madam's relationship is complex and well developed. …more
The Spy Lover
The Spy Lover
by Kiana Davenport
The Spy Lover (12/5/2012)
The Spy Lover is an amazing novel set in the Civil War. I especially liked the fact that it was based on the author's family history. The characters were most memorable. The battle scenes were brutal and were described in horrific detail. This book would be rich for …more
Have Mother, Will Travel
Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World
by Claire & Mia Fontaine
Have Mother Will Travel (6/16/2012)
Have Mother Will Travel is a great book for discussion. It would be perfect for Mother-Daughter Book Clubs. Claire and Mia Fontaine share their enviable adventures as they travel the world. Their relationship matures as they discover each other more fully. They peel back …more
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake: A Memoir
by Anna Quindlen
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake (4/15/2012)
Anna Quindlen's memoir reflects on many topics: childhood, maturation, marriage, parenting, religion,faith, loss etc. Reading this little gem makes the reader aware of the many blessings that we have and experiences we have had as we journey through life.Many are similar to …more
Across Many Mountains
Across Many Mountains: A Tibetan Family's Epic Journey from Oppression to Freedom
by Yangzom Brauen
Across Many Mountains (8/12/2011)
Three generations of Tibetan women share their lives and culture. Kungsang, Sonam and Yangzom relate their family struggles under the Chinese rule in Tibet. Across Many Mountains is a must read and relates much history of a people who remain true to their identity even in exile.
A Simple Act of Gratitude
A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life
by John Kralik
365 Thank Yous (4/22/2011)
John Kralik's 365 Thank yous reminds the reader that gratitude just takes a little time to tell someone who has touched your life "Thank You".

What a simple gesture! Imagine a book group. church group or simply a group of friends sharing events that sometime seem mundane …more
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