I need something to read!

[skibum515]

ok so I'm not really into the kinds of books (the mom/daughter touchy-feely) you're into, but here are a few that I finished recently that might be interesting to you guys!

Virgin: An Untouched History by Hanne Blank - it is a sociological look at virginity in our culture and how/why it has developed such a stigma/value. VERY interesting!

Slave: My True Story by Mende Nazer- It is true story about a girl who was kidnapped by Arab raiders from her home in Africa and sold into domestic slavery in Sudan. In 1993! VERY interesting look at modern slavery

The Tattoo Artist by Jill Ciment - fiction story about a woman who was marooned on an island in the South Pacific in the late 1930's. She was ultimately brought back to modern society in 1970(ish) having never knowning about ball point pens, a man landing on the moon, etc. Her whole body is tattooed in the traditional style of the island. I wish this book had been longer and had gone into more detail, but it was a very fast and easy read.

Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer - This a non-fiction book looking at the history of the Mormon Church and the subsequent branch of FLDS in the context of a murder that happened in 1984 where 2 brothers killed their sister in law and niece acting on a revelation from God.

Also the Harry Potter series if you haven't read them - fiction/fantasy - they live up to the hype The movies are ok, but the books are incredible.

[Mrs.Welch]

You should check out "For one more day" by Mitch Albom, This books is a very short read, but as the back says it will make you "believe in the eternal power of a mothers love" he also wrote "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life's greatest lesson"

[BAC]

I just finished the book "Prep" by Curtis Sittenfeld and a month ago or so read "The Man of My Dreams" (her second book)... they were both excellent. Has anyone else read either?

[ccbegay]

Originally Posted by Mrs.Welch

You should check out "For one more day" by Mitch Albom, This books is a very short read, but as the back says it will make you "believe in the eternal power of a mothers love" he also wrote "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life's greatest lesson"

I have also read these books (these a good lengths personally for me, I don't get side tracked!) but I enjoyed all of them!

[Imachickadee75]

[quote=skibum515;58907]ok so I'm not really into the kinds of books (the mom/daughter touchy-feely) you're into, but here are a few that I finished recently that might be interesting to you guys!

Virgin: An Untouched History by Hanne Blank - it is a sociological look at virginity in our culture and how/why it has developed such a stigma/value. VERY interesting!

Slave: My True Story by Mende Nazer- It is true story about a girl who was kidnapped by Arab raiders from her home in Africa and sold into domestic slavery in Sudan. In 1993! VERY interesting look at modern slavery

The Tattoo Artist by Jill Ciment - fiction story about a woman who was marooned on an island in the South Pacific in the late 1930's. She was ultimately brought back to modern society in 1970(ish) having never knowning about ball point pens, a man landing on the moon, etc. Her whole body is tattooed in the traditional style of the island. I wish this book had been longer and had gone into more detail, but it was a very fast and easy read.

Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer - This a non-fiction book looking at the history of the Mormon Church and the subsequent branch of FLDS in the context of a murder that happened in 1984 where 2 brothers killed their sister in law and niece acting on a revelation from God.

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Emily, (and others) you might enjoy the book, Lay Bare the Heart, by Dr. James Farmer. He was a Civil Rights leader in the sixties and this is his autobiography. I was honored to take his Civil Rights class in college when he was 86. He was blind and had lost a leg to diabetes but he was there every week to lecture on his life and the Movement. Its a fascinating read, sprinkled with lots of funny, real-life stories of the Civil Rights leaders. For example, how Dr Farmer (who was married to a frail, white woman with blond hair) admonished Malcolm X for taking his coffee with cream and sugar -"Malcom, I'm surprized at you, intergrating your coffee that way. Me, I like my coffee like I like my women -BLACK and Strong!". Of course, Malcolm X was a black seperatist until right before he was assasinated and Dr. Farmer obviously loved his pale, weak wife to pieces! Its a wonderful book and here's the Amazon link....

Amazon.com: Lay Bare the Heart: An Autobiography of the Civil Rights Movement: James Farmer: Books

Jackie

[stellaandcorasmommy]

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
--awesome book. i felt like i was there.

The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine
--interesting reading about why we are who we are...

My Sister's Keeper: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
--good book...of the several of hers i've read...i've liked this one the best.

i wish i had more recommendations for you. i'm a 1/2 price bookstore girl. i go to their clearance section...and pick books based upon the cover. if i hate it, very little loss to me.

[Comairwife]

I vote for the Red Tent by Anita Damiant!

It was such a fantastic read!

[skibum515]

yeah! that was a great book not usually the type that i read, but was very good

[UKcats06]

Originally Posted by katbuad

I've been reading like crazy the last couple of weeks. I'm not tired of it yet. But I have run out of things to read. I am returning The Sound of Us by Sarah Willis, Some Things that Stay also by Sarah Willis, and The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe all of which were great books IMO.

Anybody got any suggestions on a good book? Kinda looking for something around beaches or lakes and I love a good story where sisters come together or mothers and daughters finally work things out.

I'm reading the sound of us by Sarah Willis right now, I really like it! I'm at work right now or I would be reading it now! I also got Summerhouse and a couple others, when I get to those I'll let you all know how they are!

[skibum515]

I just finished the book "Suddenly" by Barbara Delinsky.

It was amazing. It's about 3 pediatricians in a small town in Vermont. The 4th partner of their practice has just committed suicide and it's about the aftermath and their lives.

It was a great read. I stayed up late last night reading it because I couldn't put it down!