Reviews by Linda B. (Kingsville, MD)

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A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
A Place For Us (4/24/2018)
This story is a fictional account of a Muslim Indian family and how they deal with many issues between each other, living in America, and being from a different ethnic background. The events of 911 are part of the rich history which this book encompasses, with reactions …more
Happiness
Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After
by Heather Harpham
Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After..... (6/13/2017)
I am not normally a fan of memoirs but this gem was hard to put down! Both comedy and tragedy are combined in a fast-paced read. This book would appeal to parents during their child bearing years, especially those with special needs or fragmented relationships.
Tuesday Nights in 1980
Tuesday Nights in 1980
by Molly Prentiss
Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss (1/12/2016)
I was very interested in reading this book because it was about the lives of starving artists and an art critic. This book grabbed my attention right away; the writing style was very descriptive and flowed like music to accompany the surrounding art scene. The character …more
Missoula
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
by Jon Krakauer
Missoula (8/29/2015)
This was a difficult book to read, due to the subject matter of rape on a college campus, but an important one. I thought it was well written, and certainly thought provoking, but it became a bit slow and wordy towards the end. I wish that college students had to read this …more
Her Name Is Rose
Her Name Is Rose
by Christine Breen
Her Name Is Rose by Christine Breen (2/24/2015)
I really enjoyed this book as it reminded me of those by one of my favorite authors, the late Maeve Binchy. Ms. Breen's descriptions were excellent, especially those of the gardens and various landscapes in the story. I also liked that there was a musical element to it as I …more
The Late Starters Orchestra
The Late Starters Orchestra
by Ari L. Goldman
The Late Starters Orchestra (7/4/2014)
What a sweet yet powerful book; a testament to purpose towards fulfilling our dreams as we age. This was such a positive and absolutely charming book which would appeal most to older adults who are questioning what they want to do in their later years. Its message is one of …more
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