Written from the viewpoint of a 12-year-old girl, this is the story of her mother, younger brother, and herself being homeless, living in a car much of the time, and the various places they find themselves in. It is also the story of their family members and being an immigrant, or considered to be one, in the US today. It is school and whether the two kids can go, what they will eat, which is often very little, and how they can manage.

It is a memorable story and not the least bit sappy. Kids often take things in stride, and they understand how things are. They may not know why, but they are practical. The story is very well written and says much more than the words.

I sincerely hope to see more from this author in the future.

Lots of great information and ideas to help us all get and stay healthier. I knew some of this information and it is helpful to have recipes and further information.

This book is for kids and is a sweet story about a boy living in a rather medieval town who loses his mother. He then does things that endear him to the townspeople.

This book was fascinating and definitely made the reader ponder things in life.

This was a good book, but the wrong book was sent to me, another by the same author that I had already read.

This was a gift for someone close to me, and the book was appreciated and the person said they enjoyed it.

The book was well liked by one of my children.

My daughter's family enjoyed this book!

This book was for my granddaughers and they both loved the book! It looked like fun to me. They are avid readers and puzzle fans.

My daughter loved this book for her two girls and read it with them.

This was a big hit with my 7 year old and 10 year old granddaughters! They loved this book!

During 24 hours in the life of a French cafe, various people come in after a long period of being confined by Covid. Each is presented one at a time, and soon the reader understands that all are in some way known to each other or some of the others. We learn a bit of their history, why they are here, and what is next in their lives. It's interesting to see how much a person can glean from short periods of time either spent with another person or of observing them. The format seems unique to me. It is well written. Our subjects are both customers and staff of the cafe.

This set of people could be any set of people anywhere except for the delicious small details that define a place. I've listened while in small restaurants in small towns in America, and it's fascinating! Try it!

Easy yoga moves to help seniors maintain flexibility and strength. I like this book because I'm in that age group and it is explained well.

This little book seems great for people who want to learn more about stock charting. It has a lot of good information for people starting out who may not know all the terminology and what to look for as stocks trend up or down and what that means for investing.

This book has an important subject that affects people everywhere -- pollution that affects the health of humans and animals and perhaps poisons part of our planet for eternity. There is more of it than we realize and this is one true story of Rumford, Maine and how a paper mill took a heavy toll on the local population. Industry continues to poison people today.

The author and others knew this and stood up for her neighbors and humanity against the big money of big business and the greed that exceeds imagination in that people are considered disposable.

As well, this is part of Terry's story, and it wasn't good even before she knew she and her family were being poisoned. She is such a resilient soul and we owe people like her and other brave people who speak up and attempt to make things better.

This snappy little book with a big message was written by a young person, and the message is timely and good. We all buy too many clothes and most go into landfills, with some fabrics that never degrade or break down. There are a number of alternatives: shopping at stores that sell responsibly made clothing at every stage of the process, buying second hand, altering second hand, etc. So many ideas and places to look online and otherwise. It's a good resource for those who care about the environment and we should all care. This is the author's second book and there's another in the offing. It's written in a style young people will like, and it's literally for everyone. An easy and fast read with loads of pictures.

Wow, such a powerful story. In 100 days in 1994, about a million Tutsi people were murdered by their countrymen and neighbors, the Hutu in Rwanda. It's a miracle this book was ever written on several levels. Denise and her 3 little boys should not have survived, for one thing. English is her sixth language, for another, so the book is a high achievement. Denise's courage is astounding and her faith in God is even more astounding, considering all that occurred. Her husband and most of her family were killed. Baby boys were slaughtered en masse. She gave birth to her third child during the worst killing time in her village. She survived partly with the aid of Hutu friends. So much about this story is astounding. After the killing ended, mostly women were left, most had been raped, their children and husbands murdered. Denise, through faith, managed to put her life back together, though not easily or without being haunted by the killings and actions of people who knew her well. She reached out to other women who had lost everything and did whatever it took to help them heal. Her work, and that of other women inspired by her and she by them, is ongoing even now. Villages were burned so there was much rebuilding. She has devoted her life to genocide widows of both tribes, through forgiveness which didn't come easily, and she married a German man who is devoted to her work right along with her.

It's unimaginable that people can turn on others of their own species and kill and show more maim and commit unspeakable acts. This is war at all levels, in every country where it occurs. Denise and the other women (and men) who are working to put Rwanda back together are shining beacons for us all. We can all learn from their philosophies, beliefs, and kindness. There are color photographs of Denise and the real people in this book. It's quite an achievement all around. show less

Fascinating book about the Bruderhof, an alternative living arrangement/community where people live in a religious, commune style in lovely surroundings. Everyone contributes and helps take care of both the community and the members of every age. It provides much food for thought about how we all live today and other ways of living a life.

Wow, such a powerful story. In 100 days in 1994, about a million Tutsi people were murdered by their countrymen and neighbors, the Hutu in Rwanda. It's a miracle this book was ever written on several levels. Denise and her 3 little boys should not have survived, for one thing. English is her sixth language, for another, so the book is a high achievement. Denise's courage is astounding and her faith in God is even more astounding, considering all that occurred. Her husband and most of her family were killed. Baby boys were slaughtered en masse. She gave birth to her third child during the worst killing time in her village. She survived partly with the aid of Hutu friends. So much about this story is astounding. After the killing ended, mostly women were left, most had been raped, their children and husbands murdered. Denise, through faith, managed to put her life back together, though not easily or without being haunted by the killings and actions of people who knew her well. She reached out to other women who had lost everything and did whatever it took to help them heal. Her work, and that of other women inspired by her and she by them, is ongoing even now. Villages were burned so there was much rebuilding. She has devoted her life to genocide widows of both tribes, through forgiveness which didn't come easily, and she married a German man who is devoted to her work right along with her.

It's unimaginable that people can turn on others of their own species and kill and show more maim and commit unspeakable acts. This is war at all levels, in every country where it occurs. Denise and the other women (and men) who are working to put Rwanda back together are shining beacons for us all. We can all learn from their philosophies, beliefs, and kindness. There are color photographs of Denise and the real people in this book. It's quite an achievement all around. show less

Delightful story that I enjoyed. Well written, delicious details! Really. So atmospheric. The reader will love some of the characters here and feel different things for others. Each chapter is written by a different character. I highly recommend this book!

Absolutely delightful, full of humor. The readers will learn so much about a different place, a different time not so long ago, and a special way of growing up with freedom. When I began the book, I wasn't sure -- it's nonfiction so there is almost no dialog. However, the author's mother was a write, among many other things she was excellent at doing, and some of her words and newspaper articles pepper the book. There are many photos, which is excellent in a book like this. By the time you finish the book, you'll love this little community and its characters, including the dogs.

While the author tells snippets of some of the historical characters that formed the town, his mother is also one of them, just another generation. She and the other women of this town were especially talented and resilient. I can't imagine living in these conditions and thriving as they did. Atlin was a gold rush town, situated on a gorgeous lake in British Columbia. It is still there but has changed, though the freedom for kids to explore seems to be intact, or was the last time the author visited.

I live at 7,000 ft. of elevation and this book is so welcome! I like the chart near the back about what adjustments to make for various baked items. So useful. This one is more comprehensive than others I've seen. Each recipe is accompanied by a photo and they look yummy! There are many helpful hints and tools/ingredients instructions at the front of the book. It's a wonderful, attractive breakfast cookbook for those of us living at high elevation.

This is a good read and kept my attention. I wanted to know what happened to these people. It wasn't as good as The Nightingale, my first Hannah book, but I'll keep reading her novels, such is the quality and draw of her writing. I had a few small issues with this book and the repetitious nature of some of it, but it was also a personal work and I like when writers vary their work and don't publish novels every two months that are rote. As noted, I love variety, and also don't feel I have to "like" every character. It's a good thing not all books have feel-good people and happy endings. I did like the characters but not everything they did. Tully is complex and most of us are, and damaged by her mother in ways most of us will never know, thankfully. I think her character is more realistic than many know -- we all want to be loved and valued. The story of two best female friends for decades and how their lives diverged but still held a friendship fast, is good. I've had decades-long close friendships and feel fortunate for that.

This detective/crime story was on my bookshelves, and I hope to eventually read all books and pass some on. I didn't care for this book, though I think some readers might like it. Copyright 1965. Several murders occur and a detective gets involved. People aren't who they seem to be. It's a good enough yarn for light reading.

This love story is light reading and a decent story if you don't check out details too closely. For instance, someone who was paralyzed in the war and confined to a wheelchair later walks. In real life, that seldom happens, if ever. Several other details seemed incongruous, and even with that, it's entertaining, though predictable. For you romantics, it's a nice read.

Delightful and well written! I couldn't get back to this book often enough and enjoyed it immensely. Various family members are featured in each chapter, completing a story by the end of the book. I've had this book a long time and wish I had read it earlier. Now I want to read more of this author's writing. It's the story of a family, or various members of it, and how their lives connect and disconnect and interweave over a period of time. I loved these people. I'd like to visit the places in Scotland where they lived, and some locales were in England as well.

The story is compelling once the reader gets into it, and the writing is beautiful, as always. It's an important story, I feel -- one people living in developed countries need to hear. Choices can be agonizing in less developed parts of the world, and people tend to judge others with no knowledge of what they deal with.

Here, the son of a parson in a small rural village goes to a big city, as does the parson's sister and a few other relatives. Life is hard in the village but loving. In the city lives the son of a wealthy white man who is doing everything he can to help the workers who aren't being paid enough to live on and to help people in other ways. His wife and children live there with him. The parson's son hangs out with cousins in the city, the father of one being an unscrupulous uncle and brother to the parson.

Three boys, including the sons of the parson and uncle, get in heavy trouble, as does the parson's sister. Corruption rules in the city where they have gone to find their fortune and jobs. The uncle does well for himself, at the expense of others. This is the story of how things can go terribly wrong in an instant, for anyone, not just these people.

It's the story of family and parental love and deep friendship. It's the story of a caring, loving people who have nothing and yet still give to others. It's too bad more of us today in America and healthy nations don't have the basic love and decency of these tribal peoples.

An unusual book in story and writing style, which is concise without overwhelming detail, and yet, there are nice details. The story moves along quickly, changing narrators in one family and the eras in which they lived. There is some "magic" woven throughout in that some of the family members have the ability to heal and know what is in another's heart. These members are born with a subtle gift -- an ability to see and understand something that another person has never told them, and the ability to heal physically. Some know plants and herbs in the old ways of many cultures used for healing. The timeline isn't linear. Every generation suffers loss, love, joy and challenges.

In the beginning on the island of Martinique, the family members are slaves from Africa. One daughter goes to Quebec City to work. From there. various family members tell their stories, some leading to Paris and other European sites. The family remains strong and connected, taking care of their own. As with all families, life interferes with plans.

The family tree near the beginning is helpful in connecting who the characters are as they emerge in the story. It's a soulful story, worth reading. I was dubious during the first chapter, but the story will hook you as you read along and it gets easier and more interconnected.

I received this book from Library Thing in ARC format.

This book would make a marvelously funny movie. It's a crazy story about the author's parents and the adventures they encounter taking an alligator back to Florida. Really. They didn't have children at the time, and the husband worked in a coal mine. It might be based on a true story but has been embellished in a humorous way such that it's a hilarious ride.

A rooster comes aboard, and no one is ever sure why but he's there, but he likes the alligator and is an independent sort. The human couple is involved in a bank robbery, a hurricane, the making of a movie, meets the authors Steinbeck and Hemmingway, and many other adventures.

This is basically a vegan eating plan, and I wanted to see what it had to say. According to the author, it is also healthy for diabetics. Still reading.
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The advice in this book seems sensible so I ran it by my primary care physician. I was considering either a vegan eating plan or Mediterranean. My doctor said do the vegan, except to eat fish and egg whites now and then. I don't know if all vegan diets recommend very low oils/fats, but this one does. There is much overlap between vegan and Mediterranean and also some opposites, as with fats -- with this particular vegan diet, no fats, not even healthy ones. This is at odds with the two books I've read so far on eating for brain health, but perhaps even small amounts of healthy fat is enough for the brain.

So I'm off and running, moving toward being vegan. It's a process for me, as I learn and stock my pantry with ingredients. This decision is strictly for health reasons, hoping to remain healthy and active well into old age. I may try variations later or even Mediterranean, once I've learned vegan thoroughly. From other places, the thinking seems to be that having non-vegan now and then is OK as long as it's occasional.

I already shopped at health food stores but now I look more in depth and search for ingredients I haven't used before. I'll try some of the recipes here. I did find a mainstream fat-free salad dressing, Dorothy Lynch, at regular stores but not at the health food store. I'll make my own from show more recipes in this book. If you aren't a huge meat-lover, this doesn't look too bad. I'll miss cheese. The veggie stuff isn't the same at all. It's possible to eat out but not at fast food. I've done it, but beware that restaurants don't care much about your health and you need to ask questions. One of my favorite little places puts sugar in their soups. Who does that?! Well, McDonalds puts sugar in their buns, and other places market high fructose corn syrup in applesauce aimed at kids. What applesauce needs added sweetener? They'll get you any way they can so read ingredients or ask.

I'm also trying to reduce gluten at the same time, which is tough when eating vegan. Off to another adventure!

Aside, I do think the book might be useful for people with diabetes. I mean, if you care about your health, you should be willing to do whatever it takes to get healthier if you have a disease like that, but it's mostly aimed at patients with type 2 diabetes. There is a section for those with type 1. They seem like two different diseases. Apparently it's possible to get off some or all meds for diabetics if you follow this diet. It's worth a try. And what is good for diabetics is good for all of us. show less