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The Art of Growing
The ageing book on the go at the moment is – The Art of Growing Old, by Carroll Saussy. It was first published in 1998, so is rapidly growing “older” itself. She makes a lot of sense, and I was … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, Carroll Saussy, Process Theology, spirituality, The Art of Growing Old
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Not another book review – Writing instead
Actually, this is sort of another book review, but as an excuse for some extensive quoting about writing fiction. So first, let’s get the review bit out of the way. A friend lent me her copy of Knave of Spades, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Titchmarsh, autobiography, fiction, gardening, Knave of Spades, writing
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The Smoke Jumper
The Smoke Jumper by Nicholas Evans is a difficult book to review, though it was a compelling read. Maybe you know what smoke jumpers are, but at the start I had no idea. The book is set in the USA … Continue reading
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Tagged delinquents, ethnic cleansing, firefighting, Missoula, Nicholas Evans, So, The Smoke Jumper, troubled teens, War
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Dog Days in Andalucia
Autobiographical books nearly always catch my imagination, but in the case of Dog Days in Andalucia, I have to admit it was the doggy eyes on the front cover – spotted it across the room in a bookshop/cafe and I … Continue reading
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Tagged autobiography, cats, Dog days in Andalucia, dogs, Jackie Todd, rescue, Spain, strays
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Jeremiah friend or foe?
One of the senior members of my last church once asked me what I thought of Jeremiah; I have to confess that I mumbled about the prophet being one of doom, gloom and misery. The other day I found myself … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church, Jeremiah, justice, love, preachers, The Shack, worship
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House Rules
Reading a new Jodi Picoult novel is a totally absorbing experience. It is often harrowing, because of the subjects she chooses; it invariably challenges the reader to think outside of the box, and you cannot wait to finish it, yet … Continue reading
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Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, disability., drama, Family, House Rules, Jodi Picoult, mystery
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Not a book review
This is not a book review for Patricia Cornwell’s – The Scarpetta Factor. I hardly understood a word of it. But then perhaps I am just too tired. Or maybe Cornwell is going a bit too far in the crime-writing … Continue reading
If You Could See Me Now
If You Could See Me Now was the third book written by Cecilia Ahern. She is already developing her fantasy-magical style. I found the writing beguiling and wanted the story to linger on, mainly because of the revelations being made … Continue reading
A Place called Here
This is another library book; it has been a month of fortuitous choices so far. Cecilia Ahern wrote, PS I love you, and is establishing herself as a successful writer in terms of sales and originality. A Place Called Here … Continue reading
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Tagged A Place called Here, Cecelia Ahern, eternity, fairytale, fantasy, mystery
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But Inside I’m Screaming
But Inside I’m Screaming is one of those books you pick up in a library and think, I’ll have a go, whereas you might think again rather than buy it in a bookshop. It’s written by Elizabeth Flock, Published 2003. … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakdowns, But Inside I'm Screaming, Elizabeth Flock, Mental Health
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