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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
The Pillars of the Earth (The Pillars of the Earth, #1)
by Ken Follett (Goodreads Author)
read in April, 2013
Tom Builder and his family wander the countryside of England looking for work. He is a mason who's dream is to build a cathedral. His search pulls him and his family into the politics of 12th-century England. Prior Phillip, a man raised in the monast...more
Sandra rated a book 5 of 5 stars
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Shantaram
by Gregory David Roberts
read in February, 2013
Lin is a man running from his criminal past to India. Searching for anonymity and meaning, Lin finds love, friends and understanding in this adventurous story. From running a clinic in the slums of Bombay, to a hiatus in a poor rural village, to work...more
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Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Sandra has challenged herself to read 51 books in the 2012 Reading Challenge
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She has read 46 books toward her goal of 51 books.
 
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Sandra rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
An inspiring and touching true story of real life superhero Paul Farmer and his fight for "redistributive justice" of health care to the poor. Mainly set in his clinic in Haiti, Farmer, his friends and charitable foundation becomes an international f...more
Sandra rated a book 3 of 5 stars
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
I remember loving this book as a child. As an adult, it was much more difficult to like. This book is best suited for younger readers or adults who are not quiet as jaded or cynical as I've become.

Everyone thinks Meg is a misfit and the gossip that M...more
Sandra rated a book 4 of 5 stars
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
*Review based on audioboook

As always, Sedaris is hilarious. I lighthearted memior of his life strewn with insightful quips throughout.
Sandra rated a book 4 of 5 stars
The Career Troubleshooter by Sherrie Gong Taguchi
This is a very relavant career advice book broken down in an easy to read manner.

Tagauchi gives very simple and practical advice for 21 of the most common challenges of employment.

I recommend this for anyone looking to succeed or even just to overcom...more
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