Reviews by Barbara B. (Alta Loma, CA)

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The Secrets of Midwives
The Secrets of Midwives
by Sally Hepworth
Are Keeping Secrets Best? (12/30/2014)
The title of this novel caught my attention immediately, as I am an OB nurse. I felt as though Ms. Hepworth was very well informed & medically knew what she was writing. In my experience, it is true that the hospital & staff may look down on Midwives & I wasn't …more
The Hollow Ground
The Hollow Ground: A Novel
by Natalie S. Harnett
The Hollow Ground (3/23/2014)
Although The Hollow Ground dealt with a very difficult subject matter, I found the story very interesting since it was based on real life. Ms Harnett's description of Barrendale placed me among the soot, ash, & smoke. I could just picture the land and what it was like …more
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Who Is Me? (11/20/2013)
From the first page, this book is a real page turner. I read it non stop on a flight from LA to Chicago. Besides being exciting, it also brings up some serious subjects, such as, grief, organ donation, how an organ recipient feels emotionally after the transplant takes …more
Calling Me Home
Calling Me Home
by Julie Kibler
Calling Me Home (12/12/2012)
This book was great!!! I loved going back and forth from Isabelle's story in 1939-1941 to Dorrie's present story. Isabelle was way ahead of her time & the strongest character in this story. I must admit I did have the ending figured out, but it did not stop me from …more
The Language of Flowers
The Language of Flowers: A Novel
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Bird of Paradise (6/5/2011)
This first novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a Bird of Paradise, magnificent. to me, it is about a young woman's search for love and acceptance, but she has an extremely difficult time realizing that she is worthy and capable, after being raised in the foster care system. She …more
Outside Wonderland
Outside Wonderland: A Novel
by Lorna Jane Cook
I REALLY Did Try!! (2/9/2011)
I really did try to like this book about 3 adult siblings, who were orphaned when they were young. The parents looking down upon them from Heaven just did not connect to the story line for me. it took me a few chapters to remember who James was.
The siblings made so many bad …more
Minding Ben
Minding Ben: A Novel
by Victoria Brown
A Multicultural Gem (1/6/2011)
Minding Ben is so much more than another "Nanny Diaries" novel. For me, it read as a serious story about a young woman, from Trinidad, living in America & struggling to find her place.
Grace is very strong & it was easy to forget that she was 16 years old. I loved …more
Solomon's Oak
Solomon's Oak: A Novel
by Jo-Ann Mapson
Solomon's Oak (10/19/2010)
Jo-Ann Mapson fans will not be disappointed in this newest novel, which takes place in Central California.

It is a wonderful story of 3 people, who have lost a dear one and find some peace in their grief through one another. All of the characters & animals are very …more
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
by Lola Shoneyin
Lies & Deception--Not Good Bedfellows (6/16/2010)
As I was initially introduced to the first three wives of Baba Segi, I did not really like them or care about them. Once they each told their story and how they became a wife of Baba Segi, I found some compassion for them, especially Iya Tope, who showed kindness to Bolanle. …more
Daughters of the Witching Hill
Daughters of the Witching Hill: A Novel
by Mary Sharratt
For History Lovers (3/10/2010)
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and reading DAUGHTERS OF THE WITCHING HILL did not disappoint. Mary Sharratt's novel takes place in the 17th Century & tells the story of seven women & two men who were tried as witches. It is based on real people …more
The Lotus Eaters
The Lotus Eaters: A Novel
by Tatjana Soli
The Lotus Eaters (1/14/2010)
Reading The Lotus Eaters made me think about the Vietnam War and, as a teenager & young adult during some of that time, how little I had been interested in it, which makes me ashamed today.

I loved the realistic descriptions of the War & how it impacted all who were …more
Baking Cakes in Kigali
Baking Cakes in Kigali
by Gaile Parkin
Baking Cakes in Kigali (6/11/2009)
I love to bake and I love to eat cake and I love learning and reading stories about Africa, so I knew Baking Cakes in Kigali had to be a recipe for a great read and I was not disappointed.

All of the characters were delightful and I enjoyed the way Angel, the cake baker, …more
A Girl Made of Dust
A Girl Made of Dust
by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi
A Girl Made of Dust (5/15/2009)
A Girl Made of Dust is a captivating book bringing the invasion of Beruit in the 80's to life through the eyes of 8-year-old Ruba. Ruba is a very wise and observant child and seems old in many ways, but is very much a child in others.

I think this book would be great for …more
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