pickWhat an amazing novel. Meaningful, but I didn't feel it was too heavy handed, which sometimes happens with serious subject matter. Definitely one I recommend.
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pickWhat an amazing novel. Meaningful, but I didn't feel it was too heavy handed, which sometimes happens with serious subject matter. Definitely one I recommend.
"He walked the old mare out of the pen and led her to the gate that opened out into the field."
#firstlinefridays
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On to my second book of my camping trip. Not a 'beach read' in the sense that most people use the phrase, but I find reading books that involve a lot of time outdoors is a perfect complement to camping or beach days, even if the subject matter is heavy.
pickThis is not my style of book at all but I‘m really enjoying the Storykeepers podcast and I think it‘s important to read the classic works of Indigenous literature as I continue to learn and grow in my understanding of Indigenous culture.
I think this would be great for anyone who likes a Western.
pickA man is dying and asks his son to help him reach a place where he can be buried in the warrior way, though they barely know one another. Through the course of their journey, we get to know their stories, mainly that of the father. This is the June book being discussed on the Storykeepers podcast and I‘m so glad—it is absolutely fantastic and I don‘t know if I would have read it otherwise. #indigenous
I‘m down about 3 lbs a book, audio walking over the pst month and a half! Lost a total of 15lbs. !! 🥳🥳
• Medicine Walk
• I got my March OwlCrate book (which if you know what it is, I‘m very excited about!)
• I‘m hoping to finish this read and run some necessary errands so I have all the things I need to have later this week
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
September 2019: 15 books read.
Fave book: Medicine Walk, by Richard Wagamese
Least fave book: Death on the Aisle, by Frances and Richard Lockridge
Two audios in one month, too: Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth and The Diary of River Song Series 3
pickDeeply moving and beautifully written. Having read a couple of books recently about death and dying, I found myself especially appreciating that this was a good death for Eldon. (This isn't a spoiler; we find out very quickly that he's dying.) He chose where to die and Franklin was able to help him through it. And Franklin is probably one of the most resilient characters I've ever encountered.
pickLovely mountain west writing, set in Canada. It‘s a story about complicated relationships that sometimes are unrealistic and overwrought, but nonetheless I‘m still in love with the nature writing & character development. I am going to make a concerted effort to read more of Wagamese.
pickA wonderfully written and moving book about redemption and the search for one's personal identity. A beautifully described setting and well-developed characters who I grew to care for immensely made for a great read. NOTE: This was a reread for my book club meeting and I think I liked it even more the second time!
A beautiful story that takes place in one of the most beautiful places on earth - the B.C. interior. Completely heart-felt💚
pickFantastic! Quiet, introspective, powerful. Read this for my @bookriot #readharderchallenge #19 POC of a spiritual journey. Highly recommend! Getting close to finishing the challenge!
Starting tonight! This one is for the @bookriot #readharder challenge. #bookanddinner
bailedI loved Wagamese's memoir One Native Life with all my heart, and so I feel a peculiarly sad disappointment at not loving this one. I bailed at the 57% mark. I loved the nature writing here but the emotional palette of the story was just way way way too sentimental for my tastes, the 'wisdom' enunciated by the characters the stuff of recovery-speak cliché. It just didn't work for me at all.
I won't say any more than that now. I am hoping it gets better or I snap out of it! 🤞🤞🤞
pickI don't think I'll be able to read another book again. Such beautiful writing and such a beautiful heartfelt story. I'm so sad I discovered this author after his death. I will go back and read everything he has ever written. If you are looking to read an Indigenous author, read this! A favorite of favorites for sure. #alltimefave
Solely on the basis of his memoir One Native Life, I fell in love with Richard Wagamese. And then he up and died a few months ago, too young. 😥😥 Here I go, reading my first of his novels. ❤️❤️
Two surprises arrived in the 📪: a pair of Richard Wagamese books from my dad, and a ticket for turning ➡️ on a red arrow, as I rushed my son to Urgent Care (minutes bf closing) for a broken arm. Despite having Wagamese on my TBR for years, these are the first copies I've owned, also, the first surprise gift *ever* from my dad. I'm overwhelmed by his gesture, and trying to focus on the positive as I write my check to the City of Federal Way.
We lost Richard Wagamese recently. I'm reading this in his honour ❤️
I have authors on my list to try and Richard Wagamese is one. Look at all the books available in #hoopla... which would you recommend? (I am turning #recommendsday on its head and asking for one!)
Just downloaded...The reader reviews that convinced me: "I recommend this book to those of us who enjoy Native American stories and realistic fiction." And "Characters you can really care about." ?
pickHad a great discussion of this one with my book club today, rhapsodizing about the perfect orality of the dialogue in contrast with the beautiful narrative prose. Full review: http://goo.gl/s79iFB
