pickI had no idea what this book was about before I opened the cover. I‘m glad I didn‘tu, because I might not have read it. I‘ve read so many books from the WW2 era that I didn‘t think there could possibly be another good one. Boy, was I wrong. The pop many stories within this story were amazing. It is possible to learn more about a topic you thought you already knew a lot about. I also love the budding relationship in this book.
pickThe serendipity of baseball and aging engulfs this short narrative about an estranged father and son that reads like a Vin Scully anecdote between pitches of an at bat. Grisham‘s story won‘t change your life, but - like a good ball game - makes for a nice couple of hours.
pickA story within a story within a story, but no it isn‘t as complicated as Interstellar.
A historical fiction within an Auschwitz survivor at the forefront, this book really took storytelling to another level!
so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️I didn‘t have any issue with the message of this book - I almost fully agree with his premise that we can choose to be unoffendable, reacting to people‘s anger with love.The reason I didn‘t love this one is because it felt very repetitive, &there were moments that felt like Hansen didn‘t allow for healthy ways to deal with our anger, it should just be dismissed.So it was fine for what it was, but I wish it had been a bit less…or a bit more.
“Okay. So this may sound like the dumbest thing you‘ve ever read, but here goes: you can choose to be unoffendable.”
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pickThe story follows Carol who is struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic event that has left her grappling with grief and the profound emptiness it brings. When Carol‘s ex-husband shows up at her office with yet another trauma to add to her plate, they escape on a journey of the past and healing of old traumas. The level of love and forgiveness throughout these pages is heart wrenching. The storyline is unique and the character growth is strong
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pickNight Road was a novel that brought me through lots of emotions. Happiness, joy, teenage love, parental love, love of friends, love of & for your children and really deep sadness. It had lots of heart wrenching memories and decisions to be made. I really enjoy the writing of Kristin Hannah and her stories leave me feeling the kindness and hopefulness of mankind. 4.75/5
“The glasses were so glittery, the quarters were so shiny, and the purse played such nice music, not to mention how excellent it was for storing school supplies.”
This story would be great to use for discussing consequences for unexpected behaviors at school and moving forward. I might use this story if a student is upset about “getting in trouble.”
