I have enjoyed these books so much I wanted to share them with you!
For the legion of Lisa See fans, myself included, the sequel to Shanghai Girls is here. As always, it’s a page turner filled with so many interesting ‘factoids’ that’s you’ll not only be enthralled by the story but learn so much about China under Mao’s rule. Don’t miss these richly drawn characters and Lisa’s vivid storytelling!
This book became #1 on the New York Times Book Review fiction list the week it came out!!!
I am in awe of Diane Ackerman! Her use of metaphor, the sheer beauty of her poetic writing, and her vast frame of reference are inspiring. Author of ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’,’A Natural History of the Senses’ and so many more, Ackerman writes of the redemptive power of love along the journey she and her husband Paul West, also a prolific writer, found themselves on after his stroke.
Daniel Siegel, MD said of this gem of a book, “Combine the brilliant sensibility of a poet and essayist with the compelling articulation of her mindful wisdom and intense devotion and voila – you have the powerful journey into the many ways love can inspire healing after profound brain damage.”
“A gorgeously engrossing, affecting, sweetly funny, and mind-opening love story of crisis, determination, creativity, and repair.” Booklist
If you’re like me, as you read this page turner by David Brooks, you’ll just about use up your yellow marker. There are insightful thoughts about art and creativity that were especially relevant for me in this brilliant ‘attempt to integrate science and psychology with sociology, politics, cultural commentary, and the literature of success.’ (D.B.)
Brooks has invented two characters and tells their life story at the ‘level of emotions, intuitions, biases, and deep inner longings, where character is formed and the seeds of accomplishment grow.’ (D.B.)
A must read for any ‘Social Animal’!
O.K., get out the Kleenex!!!
Why are we here and what is our purpose are the questions behind this beautifully crafted story by Bruce Cameron, the New York Times bestselling author of ‘8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter”.
Iris Rainer Dart, the New York Times bestselling author of ‘Beaches’ said, “This book is a classic. A beautiful, uplifting, tenderly told, frequently funny, and exquisitely moving story… I am awash in the tears of recognition (that) every dog lover will shed when they read this remarkable book.”
Even if you’ve never had a dog you will love this book!!!
For More Information:
David Brooks on www.ted.com
