“The road ahead isn‘t always easy, but there‘s always a way through.”
“The road ahead isn‘t always easy, but there‘s always a way through.”
so-soa tale of a family‘s journey through Jim Crow America, relying on the “Green Book” to find safety while traveling.
pickThis is the November pick for my local LGBTQ+ book club. My first Highsmith, a lot of my expectations were subverted. I am really looking forward to discussing it.
I don‘t really have any other words in my brain right now… maybe I‘ll come back and edit this review when I‘m feeling loquacious, but for now this sparse vagueness is all I‘ve got. Despite that, I didn‘t want to wait too long to review this. I know I‘ll forget otherwise.
Next up eBook style. Mini Lemon Chess Pies for a 🥳 birthday party tonight. #RoadTrip #iLovePie #CaresPieShow #LitPie
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This is the true story of Anne Wilkins, who at 63 decided to ride across the U.S. It was inspiring to read about the people who helped her in her journey along the way.
pickA fun light read with a friendship between an early 20‘s woman, Tanner, who is disgruntled with life after an injury ends her college soccer career, and Louise, an octogenarian who may be on the run from the law for a jewel theft and from an old enemy.
It‘s a little bit road trip story, a little bit friendship meet cute with two grouchy characters, and there‘s a smidge of romance.
I liked this, and the narration was very good.
This book can be used in classrooms to initiate discussions about segregation and civil rights. Students can research historical travel guides and their significance.
