It is unusual for me to read a book of this type (mainstream fiction, well-publicized, unusual structure) in close proximity to its initial release. This just isn't my genre. However, I kept hearing so much about Lincoln in the Bardo in my various podcasts that my curiosity was piqued and I had to look. I did … Continue reading New Review: Lincoln in the Bardo
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New Review: Healing Spiritual Wounds
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I posted a review for a different audience here. Often when I review a book, it is then in my rearview mirror because I have so much to read and so little time. Occasionally, though, there is that book that stays with … Continue reading New Review: Healing Spiritual Wounds
New Review: When Breath Becomes Air
In Western, English as first language culture, we do not talk about death. Perhaps you and your family or friends are the exceptions to this, but on the whole- we do not have good culture habits about discussing death, dying, and desire. Our cultural practices center around avoiding death, despite the fact that our present … Continue reading New Review: When Breath Becomes Air
New Review: Who Are You?: The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity
I received an e-book version of this title from Edelweiss for review. It is a very interesting experience to have a hysterectomy when you still have young children. I don't know when I might have said the word "uterus" to my seven-year-old if I hadn't been having it removed. As the information we gave him at … Continue reading New Review: Who Are You?: The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity
New Review: Born a Crime
If I could read this book for the first time again, I would get the audiobook version. Trevor Noah's voice comes through so clearly in his writing that being able to listen to him narrate the story would give it additional charm and character. Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood is Noah's autobiography that … Continue reading New Review: Born a Crime
Commentary: Huckleberry Finn
My seven-year-old heard about Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at school. I'm not entirely sure how because it's not like they were reading it in class. He mentioned it in connection with his music teacher. Regardless of how it came up, he knew that it was a book about a boy on a rafting trip and … Continue reading Commentary: Huckleberry Finn
New Review: Not My Father’s Son
Content note: mentions of physical abuse In reading celebrity reviews, I either seek out someone I know and like or someone about whom I'm curious. I knew Alan Cumming, but I hadn't watched any of shows. I don't live where I could see him in live theater. I wasn't terribly curious about him. However, I … Continue reading New Review: Not My Father’s Son
New Review: The Most Perfect Snowman
It is the rare children's book that has a surprise ending. My mother-in-law sent The Most Perfect Snowman to my four-year-old for her birthday, among other books and toys. It was the first book that the birthday girl picked to read and so we snuggled in- a seven year-old boy, a four year-old girl, and a thirty-five year … Continue reading New Review: The Most Perfect Snowman
New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
I definitely laughed out loud at Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain. I also heaved some deep sighs and, at one point, I put the book down for two days in frustration. Still, despite its ups and downs, I definitely come out in favor of this book … Continue reading New Review: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain
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