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I had to explain why I gave up on Uncle Tungsten. I do not want any of you to think it is a bad book, but it is perhaps best read by.... Please see my review if you are considering the book: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...And I decided to continue with River in the Sea. I am not enjoying myself but I need to know what will happen. I have already read half. I might as well finish. So I will read this with Fanny Stevenson: A Romance of Destiny.
Working on the Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks who was the human "donar"' of Hela cells which are the main biological line of cells used in research.Wow,ugly reality about treatment of Blacks in the 50's and on...and on... and on..
Betsy wrote: "Working on the Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks who was the human "donar"' of Hela cells which are the main biological line of cells used in research.Wow,ugly reality about treatment of Blacks in ..."I have heard the audio version of that is good too. I just do not know if I dare read a book about medical practices. Too yucky!
I've started The House at Tyneford and I actually DO have a reason for reading this book. It is normally hard to discuss the reason for reading a book for me -- if it sounds good at the time of the picking, I read it. This particular book was recommended as a good companion book to Downton Abbey. Last year I was reading Fall of Giants while I watched the first season. The 2nd season has finished so I'm on Downton withdrawal. This book also ties into my hobby of reading about England & World War II. It ends up to be a really good read so I mean to savor it.
Betsy wrote: "Working on the Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks who was the human "donar"' of Hela cells which are the main biological line of cells used in research.Wow,ugly reality about treatment of Blacks in ..."I'm thinking of switching the book I currently have for causes in my year long challenge to this one. I've been intrigued by it for a long time.
I started reading One Moment, One Morning this morning. I won the book in Goodreads giveaways. I think I may switch out my England book in the Around the World challenge to this one.
Janice wrote: "I started reading One Moment, One Morning this morning. I won the book in Goodreads giveaways. I think I may switch out my England book in the Around the World challenge to this one."I like the sound of that one Janice! I'm always intrigued by the 'after' side of tragedies.
I've just finished After the Snow which I thought I would struggle with as it is written in dialect (it's one of my reading bug-bears), but the main character wouldn't have been as convincing if he had spoken proper English all the time!Encouraged by my ability to actually enjoy a book written in dialect, I'm going to continue with Blood Red Road which I almost DNF'ed after only 12 pages!
Janice wrote: "I started reading One Moment, One Morning this morning. I won the book in Goodreads giveaways. I think I may switch out my England book in the Around the World challenge to this one."Let me know what you think afterwards :)
Kimberly wrote: "Let me know what you think afterwards :) Will do, Kimberly.
Janice wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Let me know what you think afterwards :) Will do, Kimberly."
Thanks Janice.
Did you win a copy too, Kimberly?
Lori wrote: "I've started The House at Tyneford and I actually DO have a reason for reading this book. It is normally hard to discuss the reason for reading a book for me -- if it sounds good at..."LOL! I know a lot of people who have Downton Abbey withdrawal!
Janice wrote: "Did you win a copy too, Kimberly?"Yep from a friend's blog :) I
Betsy wrote: "Working on the Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks who was the human "donar"' of Hela cells which are the main biological line of cells used in research.Wow,ugly reality about treatment of Blacks in ..."Let me know what you think of this book. I will be reading it soon for my book club.
Finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - the description of Henrietta's death due to cervical cancer was ugly and brutal,as was the treatment of her daughter in The Negro Asylum for the Insane (the daughter was mentally handicapped). The idea that these abuses were allowed not, only due to ignorance of the reasearchers of the time period,but because these patients were Black was absolutely horrifying.I started My Name is Mary Sutter, which is a bout a woman doctor during the Civil War. It's not nearly as appalling.
Betsy wrote: "Finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - the description of Henrietta's death due to cervical cancer was ugly and brutal,as was the treatment of her daughter in The Negro Asylum for the Ins..."I think it was well worth reading. I don't know why it took me so long to get into it though. I guess I prefer fiction and this was definitely ugly reality.
I'm gonna start
. I love reading about Nelson Mandela.
Betsy wrote: "Finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - the description of Henrietta's death due to cervical cancer was ugly and brutal,as was the treatment of her daughter in The Negro Asylum for the Ins..."I'll be interested to hear what you think of My Name is Mary Sutter, I've been wanting to read it for a long time!
Also started
The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, a Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring Story of the World's Largest Animal Rescue which is a good read so far. I like the author's writing I think any animal lovers will like this one.
Kat wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - the description of Henrietta's death due to cervical cancer was ugly and brutal,as was the treatment of her daughter in The Negro Asyl..."I had given this book to a lady I was care taking,and it was returned to me on her passing. Women's history fascinates me,and I'm enjoying the story so far,but the LARGE print is extremely distracting.
Betsy wrote: "Kat wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - the description of Henrietta's death due to cervical cancer was ugly and brutal,as was the treatment of her daughter in Th..."I love LARGE print books; it makes me feel like I'm ready really fast. I listened to an audiobook of "Henrietta Lacks" and was glad that I did. Although I had no difficulty with the human interest side of the story, much of the medical stuff went completely over my head. With the audiobook I was able to sit and listen and absorb what I could without getting bogged down. Actually, I understand why her family was confused about the cells because I'm still not sure I understand it. Signed, Definitely an English Major.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Just finished The Corrections by Jonathan FranzenThis is my reviewwww.goodreads.com/review/show/271301251
I finally finished:River in the Sea|12897020]. Here follows my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....
I also wanted to add that I just finished The Boy In The Suitcase. I read it because a friend said that she read it in one day and I couldn't resist a recommendation like that. I also read it in one day and I also recommend it highly. And yes, it is about a young boy who is found in a suitcase.
Dem wrote: "Just finished The Wind in the WillowsThis is my review www.goodreads.com/review/show/274731464"
My Dad read that one to me as a little girl :) I loved it then. I get what you mean about the language being rather stiff tough, and I agree that it's a wonderful book to read aloud.
I've started The Dig for a couple of reasons. It's on my around the world challenge and it's been calling me.
Janice wrote: "I've started The Dig for a couple of reasons. It's on my around the world challenge and it's been calling me."Can't wait to hear what you think Janice I want to read that one :)
It does look interesting, doesn't it?
I'm reading
Beneath a Meth Moon by Jacqueline Woodson because it was on a library list of new books and
How to Walk a Puma: And Other Things I Learned While Stumbling through South America by Peter Allison because I love his books. He's hilarious. I think I'll be using this one as my Australia book in my atw challenge.
I finished my books that I posted about earlier yesterday and I'm now 70 pages into Tales of an African Vet
by Roy Aronson
Finally finished all but one of the last batch of simul-books. (the one is an audio and I still have a few car trips to go before it's finished...) Chose the next group and started starting them yesterday:The Brass Verdict
(audio I'm finishing)And Then There Were None
Truly, Madly
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The Winter Garden Mystery
The Borgia Bride
The Ghost and the Dead Deb
Murder With Peacocks
Strictly Dishonorable and Other Lost American Play
The Affair: A Reacher Novel
The Kitchen Witch
All of them fit at least one challenge I'm in at the moment, and one is my first pen-pal read!
Jennifer wrote: "Finally finished all but one of the last batch of simul-books. (the one is an audio and I still have a few car trips to go before it's finished...) Chose the next group and started starting them ye..."Did you enjoy The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I really loved this book Jennifer.
I really liked The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society too. Such a sweet story. I'm currently reading Moloka'i, and just finished up Broken for You as a book club read. I enjoyed Broken For You, even if the ending was a bit pat. I enjoyed the characters. And so far, I'm enjoying Moloka'i too. Had no idea that leprosy was such an issue in Hawai'i at the turn of the century, and that families were torn apart by enforced separation. Very interesting stuff, and so far I think the author is doing a great job of capturing the experiences and clashes of culture going on in the world at that time.
Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
"I'd like to read this too. What do you think of it so far?
Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"I would like to read this one too!!! I hope you enjoy it!!!
Dem wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finally finished all but one of the last batch of simul-books. (the one is an audio and I still have a few car trips to go before it's finished...) Chose the next group and started..."I stumbled upon this somewhere/somehow and thought about reading it. Since you Eileen both liked it I will add it to my TBR lol. Thanks for the feedback : )
Thanks Judy! I'll definitely look it up when I'm finished. I love historical fiction - I love being steeped in a time and place, and getting a glimpse at that world view, so this book is satisfying that for me.
Finished Tales of an African Vet Tales of an African Vet by Roy Aronson and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it to animal lovers :)
Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"Thats one I would like to read, so onto my TBR list.
Eileen wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"I'd like to read this too. What do you think of it so far?"
It's sort of weird. I am trying to make some sense out of it.
Robin wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"I would like to read this one too!!! I hope you enjoy it!!!"
Well, so far, it's a bit weird. I hope it makes some sense soon.
Dem wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I am reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"Thats one I would like to read, so onto my TBR list."
Great! I will let you know how I felt about this when I finish.
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lolololo AND lolol AND still lololol and hahahahah!!!!!! AND you are too funny Janice : )