What an amazing story. Two Doctors with the same last name, working from the same clinic, and their coming together in such an empathetic way. Made myWhat an amazing story. Two Doctors with the same last name, working from the same clinic, and their coming together in such an empathetic way. Made my heart so happy at the kindness shown. There but for the grace of God go I. ...more
The last of a trilogy. Enjoyed the first book, the second book less, and this book even less. Other than the atmospheric descriptions, the rest is jusThe last of a trilogy. Enjoyed the first book, the second book less, and this book even less. Other than the atmospheric descriptions, the rest is just far fetched and the characters almost cartoonish. ...more
Having read more than a few books of the oppressed and incarcerated North Koreans, and prisoners of Guantanamo Bay, I thought I should read this one aHaving read more than a few books of the oppressed and incarcerated North Koreans, and prisoners of Guantanamo Bay, I thought I should read this one about the Uyghur's in China. Oh my. Freedom is the ultimate goal of all of these prisoners. Some endure hardships like no other. Brainwashing is of utmost reeducation, however some people seem to be somewhat immune to it. We all need to encourage our own governments to challenge other countries about their human rights records. Unfortunately for these people, the challenges we face amongst our own atrocities need to be addressed as well. ...more
Following the stories of different people living in the same building that are being forced out as the building is going to be demolished. Different Following the stories of different people living in the same building that are being forced out as the building is going to be demolished. Different souls, different stories, backgrounds, and experiences. The writing is exquisite. Lyrical and poetic, even when tragedy occurs. This is a book that was difficult to put down. Thankfully it wasn't lenghtly and I didn't have to....more
I read an earlier book of Amy Blooms that I loved, White Houses. So, when I saw this book, and what it was about, I had to read it. Whether fiction orI read an earlier book of Amy Blooms that I loved, White Houses. So, when I saw this book, and what it was about, I had to read it. Whether fiction or non-fiction, she still has an amazing style of wonderful writing. This subject about deciding when and how to die, is a subject that is close to my heart. I facilitated my own Mother's wish to choose her day of death and as it's legal in Canada, fulfilled her wishes. Dignity at it's utmost. More so than hospice could ever be. Lovingly written, this is the story of the journey of making this decision and going to Europe to fulfill her husband's wish. ...more
I would classify Emily St. John Mandel more of a storyteller rather than a writer. I long to listen to her read from her own work! Her story does not I would classify Emily St. John Mandel more of a storyteller rather than a writer. I long to listen to her read from her own work! Her story does not disappoint. Time travel, altering things in one dimension and how they impact another, leads to the mysterious. She way of writing, is not manipulative, but flows and allows me to follow along, and go for the ride, astounded how my observations and predictions are revealed. Such a delight. ...more
Oustanding storyteller. Ruby is indigious and raised by white parents, and now on a journey to find herself within her indigeous culture. Told in storOustanding storyteller. Ruby is indigious and raised by white parents, and now on a journey to find herself within her indigeous culture. Told in stories that interconnect we learn about Ruby and influential people in her life. Ruby is unapologetic and she's not perfect, and doesn't try to be. She's learning who her people are, reclaiming her spirit, her dignity and culture. Marvelous debut!!...more
Oh noooooooo! The first book wasn't too bad. Enough that I thought I'd explore the second in this trilogy, but it was so much worse. Many are the sameOh noooooooo! The first book wasn't too bad. Enough that I thought I'd explore the second in this trilogy, but it was so much worse. Many are the same characters, but truly, most are idiots. John is pretty dense when it comes to women, and the relationship I thought might be "romantic" is, kind of, but isn't. Ugh. I do like that the central character John does recognize he's not perfect, and doesn't always do the right think. For that I'd up the rating to 2.5. I will probably read the third and last of this series, just to see if the story can redeem itself, but this is by far a horrible second installment to the first book....more
First in a trilogy of a Wisconsin writer who writes about the Northern "Lakes" area where I'm from. I don't know however that it's as far north as I aFirst in a trilogy of a Wisconsin writer who writes about the Northern "Lakes" area where I'm from. I don't know however that it's as far north as I am. It introduces John Cabrelli, a retired police officer who while trying to come to term with a traumatic event in his work, (which is one of the craziest bizaare events I've heard of) inherits a cabin in the northwoods, from his Uncle. The Northwoods has quite a few seedy characters which all play a part in this introductory book. A crooked lawyer, lazy and bigoted police officers, an old friend of his uncles who is a biker and designs jewellery. Don't know about the part that "may" be some romantic connection. It was rather a nice quick read to lighten up a rather dark month in my life recently....more
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