Deidre S. Laiken

Lovestrong is an inspiring true story of the struggle for a woman to become a doctor in the early 70's when medical schools tried very hard to discourage women from becoming a doctor. Dorothy Greenbaum had been a school teacher when she realized that wasn't what she was destined to do-- she knew she wanted to be a doctor. Juggling married life with a young daughter, she enrolled to become a physician. She details all of the obstacles that were in here way including those posed by the show more university itself. She was a picture of grit and determination to accomplish her dream, and it helped that she had a very supportive husband who helped her to achieve her goal. Great book. show less

I never knew that this was originally a book. I’ve only ever know it as a movie and then Wicked. I want to read the original now! I’m fascinated by the analysis that it’s actually the “Good” people who are “Wicked” … so reading the original and analyzing it. Makes me appreciate my English degree that I can do that :-)

Adrianne

Black Beauty is a book I’d never read before. This adapted version was good enough for me. Such a difficult read! To realize horses, all animals, used to be treated so poorly :-( and also to realize, at the time of Black Beauty’s original publishing, slavery was still very much legal and human beings were being treated with the same cruelty!

Adrianne

Alpine Splendor! Heidi, a girl of the majestic Swiss Alps, finds beauty and simple wisdom in nature. Living in virtual isolation with her eccentric Grandfather, Heidi develops a special feeling for the plants and animals she finds in the hills and valleys. But her life suddenly changes when she must live in the city. There she befriends an invalid girl and makes new friends. But Heidi grows homesick for her mountain life. Her adventures in her alpine home and with her city friends will bring show more tears and smiles and warm your heart. show less