Very often in history, there are women whose role is either forgotten or entirely erased. In the past few years, however, we have seen a spate of books written by authors whose purpose is bring to life some of these women. The following books do just that and are worth your consideration. Enjoy! A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson is a book that will
I came across the following article that appeared in a recent copy of The Guardian. Ardent readers will appreciate!! A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a theft, Italian media reports. The 38-year-old reportedly gained access to a flat in the Italian capital’s Prati district via the balcony but became distracted after
It’s amazing what one can find by being a member of Facebook–lost friends, recipes, and sometimes a worthy bit of info. The information below is based entirely on an article that appeared on my Facebook feed from a group entitled English Literature. But first, take a look at the picture below to guess what the article is about…. So, what did you think? A girl
Below are well-known “Last Lines of Novels.” See if you can identify the novel. This is embarrassingly easy, by the way. 2. “I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she’s going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can’t stand it. I been there before.” 3. “But I don’t think us feel old at all. And
This post will discuss two books. The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn, is getting a lot of attention partly because critics and readers like Kate Quinn and the other books she has written. The other new book is entitled The House Keepers, by Alex Hay. They both have a cast of interesting and capable women. The Briar Club is set in the McCarthy era in
The following books focus on mothers, not JUST as their role as mothers, but the motherhood role figures prominently in the stories. These books promise to be entertaining–good August reads! Same as It Ever Was, by Claire Lombardo, is about a mother who feels like she’s reached a plateau in her life–things are pretty good for her at age 57. Guess what? Right. Her kids
Almost everyone has heard of Harriett Tubman. Unable to read and only five feet tall, Tubman escaped from slavery and founded the Underground Railroad. She paved the way for hundreds of enslaved Africans to escape to the North. She was undoubtely a true American hero, and her picture is proposed to appear on the $20 bill. Right now, Andrew Jackson is on the twenty. (I
Venus Williams has had an incredible career in tennis, and she has garnered amazing support for the sport. Success, however, did not come easy for Williams, particularly after she was diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disorder. In order to navigate her new reality, she developed both holistic and scientific approaches to manage her health and her performance. The new book shares eight principles she uses
So many of our favorite authors have new books that have just come out. This post will merely list the books so you will know about them and include a very short description. So many books/so little time!! Kate Atkinson, Death at the Sign of the Rook–Atlkinson returns with another story of Jackson Brodie. Matt Haig, The Life Impossible–Author of The Midnight Library writes about
Many of you know that I grew up in East Tennessee, very close to Dayton, the site of The Scopes Trial, nicknamed the ‘Monkey Trial’. I must admit, however, that I still know very little about the issues around the trial except that it involved teaching evolution. I went inside the courthouse once. I have never seen any of the many movies based on the
