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A Nearly Perfect Copy
A Nearly Perfect Copy
by Allison Amend
No replacement for the real thing (3/9/2013)
The story alternates between a woman going to extreme measures to recapture her past and an artist using his past to create the present he wishes he was living. Both discover what seemed so important and what they thought was the only thing that could bring them happiness …more
The House Girl
The House Girl
by Tara Conklin
Art Documents History (11/28/2012)
This was a wonderful book about the power of creativity and art in a young slave girl. It portrays in an inspiring story how through art a person survives long after they have left this world. It reinforced the importance of art in our world and of preserving our history.
The First Warm Evening of the Year
The First Warm Evening of the Year: A Novel
by Jamie M. Saul
Fate or Luck? (5/16/2012)
This story reinforced my belief that people are put in our path or in our lives for a reason and sometimes one connection can lead to another with another person. Also that not everyone is ready for a committed relationship early in life, but eventually we all seem to desire it.
A Partial History of Lost Causes
A Partial History of Lost Causes: A Novel
by Jennifer duBois
Nothing to Lose (12/27/2011)
The book examines how unlimiting knowing you have nothing to lose can be. An entertaining speculative look at Russian history, the game of chess and death and dying. The question I kept asking myself was what would I do with my life if I knew it would end at the age of thirty?
The Language of Flowers
The Language of Flowers: A Novel
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
The Wonderful World of Flowers (6/19/2011)
Excellent exploration of a mother's unconditional love for a daughter and a wonderful introduction to the world of flowers and all that they can communicate. This story reinforces the idea that if one person sees the wonderful uniqueness in another person it can change both …more
Radio Shangri-La
Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth
by Lisa Napoli
No happiness found... (3/10/2011)
I was prepared to love this book, but it turned out to a bit of a disappointment. I had to force myself to keep reading. If you really want to read a fascinating book on happiness and places where people are the happiest, try The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner instead.
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