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Honor
Honor
by Thrity Umrigar
Compelling read (9/14/2021)
Umrigar presents us with many conflicts in "Honor." We see modern India vs. remote Indian villages. We see Hindu vs. Muslim, we see an Americanized Indian woman vs. one entrenched in the atrocities carried out by her village. While reading "Honor" aroused strong emotion, it …more
When Broadway Was Black
When Broadway Was Black: The Triumphant Story of the All-Black Musical that Changed the World (aka Footnotes)
by Caseen Gaines
Engaging (3/15/2021)
Footnotes appealed to me in that I love narrative non fiction titles. Without much of a music background, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this title as much I have so many others. Footnotes surely did not disappoint. Following the careers of four black musicians as they …more
The Blind Light
The Blind Light: A Novel
by Stuart Evers
Dig in. (10/12/2020)
"The Blind Light" is a multi-generational novel that examines a friendship between two young men and the lasting impact of their time spent together during the Cold War. I believe Evers offers a compelling look at the impact of fear on our relationships as well as the …more
The Women with Silver Wings
The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
by Katherine Sharp Landdeck
Women take flight. (1/16/2020)
I am so appreciative that The Women With Silver Wings has come to be. This true account of female pilots and the role they played as Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II gives us an in-depth look at these truly courageous women.
It was amazing to me how brave and …more
American Dirt
American Dirt: A Novel
by Jeanine Cummins
Extraordinary (11/15/2019)
This is that book. The one that I simply could not put down. Truly captivating from the start. Cummins has written a stunning novel that implores each of us to open our eyes and our hearts to the humanitarian crisis that exists at our borders. This is that book. The one you …more
Patsy
Patsy: A Novel
by Nicole Dennis-Benn
Delightful Read (5/24/2019)
I am delighted to post this review of Patsy. This compelling read offers an insightful and heartfelt story of the internal tug of war experienced by a young Jamaican mother. Patsy struggles to achieve a sense of self as she immigrates to a new country. Alternating chapters …more
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