Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer is one of my all-time favorite romance novels. Although I read it back in April of 2002, I still remember it as being an emotional read. I liked that it had little kids in it and an unusual story line. I had a hard time putting this one down.
Will, an ex-con gets fired and responds to want ad for husband because he has no place to live and nothing to eat. Elly is a widow with two little kids and a baby on the way who lives in a broken down house with messy yard and broken down buildings. They fall in love for real and he goes in the Marines, gets a medical discharge and goes on trial for murder. Elly wouldn’t leave her home but she did because of Will.
(Karen's review 4/02)
LaVeryle Spncer is my favorite romance author. In fact, it was her books that got me started reading romance novels so the next few days, I will be posting about some of them that I enjoyed reading very much and highly recommend.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
"Daddy Long Legs" by Jean Webster
I enjoyed Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster which is full of letters from an orphan girl to the man who paid for her college and wanted to remain anonymous who she affectionately referred to as Daddy Long Legs. The original deal was that in turn for her college tuition and a monthly allowance she would write each month to let him know her progress in her studies. Her letters were amusing and I liked the illustrations. All through the book I was pulling for her to finally meet this man. The ending caught me by surprise--I didn't see it coming. I would recommend it for young adults.
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
"Twilight Children: Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened" by Torey Hayden
Twilight Children by Torey Hayden is one of best books Gerard ever read. Very good! Really interesting how she was able to help multiple personality Cassandra who was a real terror.
A child psychiatrist helped Cassandra (7 yr. old) who was abducted by her father for two years and was sexually abused. She developed multiple personalities but did get better eventually. Also about a 4 yr. old, Drake and Friend (his stuffed tiger) who couldn’t talk but who was thought to have selective mutism. Mother was only one who knew the truth until she confided in the psychiatrist who tried to help Drake speak.
This is quite an interesting book that both Gerard and I liked very much. I found it very fascinating. It is the first book we read by Torey Hayden.
(reviewed 9/05)
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
A child psychiatrist helped Cassandra (7 yr. old) who was abducted by her father for two years and was sexually abused. She developed multiple personalities but did get better eventually. Also about a 4 yr. old, Drake and Friend (his stuffed tiger) who couldn’t talk but who was thought to have selective mutism. Mother was only one who knew the truth until she confided in the psychiatrist who tried to help Drake speak.
This is quite an interesting book that both Gerard and I liked very much. I found it very fascinating. It is the first book we read by Torey Hayden.
(reviewed 9/05)
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Monday, July 19, 2010
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine is a novel about Caitlin, a little 5th grade girl with Asperges syndrome. Now she has to deal with her brother getting shot in a school killing. How she and her dad handle it is the basis of this book. I really enjoyed Caitlin very much. You can read it in one or two days. It is worth your time. This book has been nominated for book of the year in the young people’s category. Well deserved! I LOVED IT!!
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
Losing It And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time by Valerie Bertinelli
I passed Losing It And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time by Valerie Bertinelli up a couple times because I thought it was just a woman's book. I finally thought I would just give it a chance and am sure glad I did! Valerie really puts it all out there and holds nothing back. I was surprised at some of the things I found out and am sure you will be too. It's a good, fast read. Men and women will enjoy this book!
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