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The Mitford Affair: A Novel
by Marie Benedict
An interesting perspective (2/15/2023)
I have long been intrigued by the Mitford sisters, who turned out so very differently. This novel is an interesting look at a period of time when things could have gone in many different directions, as illustrated by the very diverse trajectories just within the members of this family.

It's hard to feel any sympathy for Diana and Unity, though the author does a decent job of portraying their insecurities. When we wonder how so many people could support someone like Hitler or Mussolini, I think the current political situations in many countries can show how that came about.
The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
Excellent! (4/8/2020)
I have been meaning to read this book for years, so I was happy to get the chance to do so here. I have not finished it yet. Once the pandemic hit, I found I needed lighter reading at the end of the day. However, what I have read so far is powerful and feels very real. This is a book that will stay with me.
Mothers of Sparta: A Memoir in Pieces
by Dawn Davies
Very moving (11/5/2017)
The book is both funny and heart-wrenching, but never maudlin. The author is a relateable everywoman who faces incredible challenges. Some essays were very moving. Highly recommended for any parent who has struggled with her own or her children's physical and mental needs. I gained a lot of insight from these essays.
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