Americans have always been in transition.
This is a reread for me. I'm in a transition state of mind since my mom died last November (2024).
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
pick#CoverStories Day 27: This story definitely reminds me of summers either spent with family in the US or in the Philippines. I especially liked this statement: “We go to a house that‘s not any of ours, near the ocean and a #lake.”
My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-psc
pickAraf lives in Oman with his mother and father. His best friend is his grandfather whom he has great adventures. Araf life is about to change as his parents have decided to get doctoral degrees at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan. He must leave his cat, his school, his friends, and his beloved grandfather.
Well written. Good characters. Good story.
Worth the time.
I do read self-help! Per my last post, you‘ll see one I finished last night and I explain why I find them invaluable.
But the tagged book is probably the one that has helped me the most. It‘s a quick read, but the concept of kaizen has infiltrated my life and helped me accomplish goals. Starting small is how I‘ve managed to be consistent with fitness for over a year and a half, CrossFit specifically for 11 months.
#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern
pan2⭐This is about an introverted little girl who doesn‘t want to make friends or be around other people. She gets a new dog that must be taken outside and she slowly gets used to people and eventually makes her own friend. I understand this story and maybe because we‘re going through this with my niece I don‘t like this story. Mainly because we already have dogs and that doesn‘t help. The story is fine. Illustrations are nice. It‘s just not my thing
Great story for children to talk about climate change using child centered language
“But the little house grew sadder and sadder, for the trees and flowers were gone, and the country roads had become paved streets.“
pickAlthough somewhat fictionalized, this book teaches children about the changes in nature and the impact of urbanization through the life of a little house in the country.
#shelfie We‘re moving house and I‘m so sad about leaving my beautiful book shelves behind. We had these made for us, to take up the entire wall in our lounge room. We don‘t have shelves ready to move them into, so the books will sit in boxes for a while…
My husband and I are trying to cull, but it‘s tough. I know you feel me. 🥺📚📦
