"This is not and easy book/story to read! Parents want the very best for their child/children, but when there isn't a choice about what those options really are... what do the parents do? When Dawn introduces her parents to her boyfriend, Ruud, her parents know that there are problems with this daughter's choice. Perhaps they have been denying more about their daughter's life than they want to admit. If you liked the book "Defending Jacob", you will find this a great companion read."
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"When Grandmother Addie Baum recounts her life to her Granddaughter, life in Boston as a young Jewish girl in the 1900's comes to life. The coming of age for both Grandmother & Granddaughter is a sweet - refreshing read." "If you are a fan of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" you will love Paula Hawkins' first thriller, "The Girl on the Train." A dark, psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Three female narrators whose lives are intertwined keep the readers on the edge of their seats when one of them disappears. Just a glimpse of what the main character, Rachel, sees outside her train window, is reminiscent of a Hitchcock suspense mystery. Hawkins' novel is a great rad that will keep you guessing until the very end. You will not want to put it down!!!" "This is a blockbuster book! "The historian Andrew Robert gives us a terrific new biography of Napoleon Bonaparte. He documents the rise and fall of a man who rivals Julius Caesar as a gifted military tactician, politician and statesman. Napoleon is the ultimate self-made man, actually more Italian than French who rose to the apex of French political life and then lost it all by miscalculation and a love of war. "It is possible only Rick Bragg could do true justice to The Killer, a man whose music an indelible aspect of the American cultural scene. Bragg's knowledge of the South enables him to provide the background of a region of incredible contradictions that spawned Jerry Lee Lewis and helped contribute to a musical revolution, which eventually swept the world. Lewis' own improbable life complements the story of a cultural phenomenon that helped to change society and is still relevant today." "Connelly fan (I am), Detective Bosch fan (I am), then you have got to read this book! Bosch is nearing his retirement but at the same time being assigned to cold cases and newbie, Detective Soto. Ms. Soto has a lot to add to this narrative because she was a lone survivor of a fire that left several children dead. The cop-speak, the LA setting and a real feel for what foes on in a cold-case investigation make this one on Connelley's best...AND, there is a series based on Bosch! I can't wait to see what Hollywood does with this wonderful character." "Full of the comic skill that makes us all love Amy. "Yes Please" is a rich and varies collection of stories, lists, poetry, photographs, mantras and advice. With chapters like "Treat your Career Like a Bad Boyfriend," this book will make you think as much as it will make you laugh! I could not get enough! "Determined, thirteen year old Jenna Metcalf just wants to know what happened to her mother. Several years earlier, on the Elephant Sanctuary where her family lived, a horrific tragedy occurred and her mother disappeared. Jenna solicits the help of a former psychic and ex-detective to uncover the truth. As the story unfolds, you are continuously drawn in to the mystery. Great character development and stunning ending! Recommend!" "If you haven't read Hilary mantel before this book of short stories is a great introduction to her. Beautifully vivid scenes, intriguing character and mysterious phenomena - ie. Furniture that rearranges itself?! My Favorite story is "Winter Break" - it will send a chill up you spine!" [ FOUR STARS!] |
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