pickI read this book in 2 days. It was captivating and incredibly moving. The human spirit is so strong and even under conditions that are impossible to imagine, the mind can find peace. Amanda and Nigel went through a horrific kidnapping and this story describes Amanda‘s experiences which brought me to tears on several occasions. The forgiveness and compassion she showed was truly inspiring and I will reflect back on this story in my day to day life.
Leaving unrated, I don't remember now why or what intrigued me to add it to my TBR list to begin with. I wasn't and remain not a fan of Kari/Michelle throughout the entire book. Owell. On to the next book.
pickFirst stumbled across Maggie O‘Farrell earlier this year when I read Hamnet. She‘s quickly becoming one of my favourites, her writing is so authentic and raw. Reading this I can see why, I also love how she incorporates her lived experiences in the lives of her characters. Definitely recommend #pick
#BookReport
I continued my yearlong reads on the right
I continued Tombland #ShardlakeBR, Emma #PemberLittens #JaneAustenThenAndNow & started Brideshead Revisited #HashtagBrigade
I continued A Thousand Feasts
I finished The Healing Season of Pottery
I started Krakk, but I didn‘t get that much reading in & it was due back at the library yesterday, so I put it on hold.I‘m on the wait list again
I read Ambjørnsen‘s latest short story collection
#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii
1. Family outing to King Richard‘s Faire was a success!!
2.bubs learned to sit with no hands!
3. Short week at work for my mother in law‘s visit
4.K-Pop Demon Hunters
5. Caught some cute birds having a bath this morning.
pickI'm a little late for the #OhCanada discussion, but I didn't want to miss out on this book. It's hard to review a memoir, especially one with this much trauma, but I think Knott faced her trauma head on and framed her story well. I'm interested to see what her newer book is like.
pickI‘m glad our library picked this book for One Book One Denver this year so that I finally got around to it. I loved Hsu‘s approach to this memoir about his college experience, his relationship with his friend Ken, and his identity as Taiwanese American. Trying to find his place and who he wants to be in the context of who he is and who others are around him. It felt so relatable despite our different experiences. A sign of a great memoir.
