so-soI‘m on the fence between a pick and so-so. I‘ve read enough of Jacobs to know what to expect. This was entertaining enough, though maybe not his best. But not bad either.
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so-soI‘m on the fence between a pick and so-so. I‘ve read enough of Jacobs to know what to expect. This was entertaining enough, though maybe not his best. But not bad either.
pickBook 3 of the John Denver series celebrates the simplicity and solace of home, family, and country
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It‘s not in any database on Litsy, Goodreads, or StoryGraph, but I‘ve been reading this book about my 6G grandfather, who came over pre-Revolution, first to Bermuda, then Virginia. So not much other reading happening. #genealogy Sometimes I get the bug to add another person to my #familyTree
pickAl-Awafi is a small village in #Oman. Time seems to have passed without any changes. People live their lives as they have for centuries in this desolate part of the country. But this is the 20th century and things ARE changing. This book tells how the community deals with current times. The story is a combination of folklore and magic realism, of fiction and journalism.
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pickA fascinating look at Kim Jong Un‘s dictatorship written by a former CIA analyst. Prior to this book, I had read accounts by defectors or other more personal accounts. This, however, is a look at Jong Un and the other Kims as leaders and power brokers. The most fascinating chapters were towards the end where she analyzed his pivot to diplomacy with Trump and other world leaders and why he continues to be a dangerous presence. #pop21 #familytree ⬇️
so-soThis book details the author‘s exploration of the meaning of family, genealogy with all of its good and its bad, and the hope that people will treat others more kindly if we realized we are all related in some way. Jacobs writes in a journal format, outlining his learned knowledge and comical anecdotes while describing his preparation to plan the largest family reunion of all time. It was funny and interesting but not a must-read for me.
pickThe Mountains Sing is a harrowing story of intergenerational trauma that spans the Land Reforms of the 1950s through the post-Vietnam War era. At its core is Dieu Lan, the grandmother, an incredibly resilient woman who perseveres through horrific tragedies. Dieu Lan‘s flashbacks alternate from the coming of age story of her granddaughter, Guava. Reconciliation, forgiveness, and familial bonds are recurring themes. Definitely a 5⭐️ read.
Welcome to #FamilyOfMeaning. Take yourself and your family (if you have no family, feel free to use your friends), translate their names into meanings. Then take those meanings to the books. Pick a book that you think goings with that person's meaning. Try to fill up the #FamilyTree. This challenge is a year long (or longer if you have a large family), so please take your time. I hope you enjoy yourself with this one! Everyone Welcome!!
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This book is very clever. It‘s simple. It's about your family and how you wouldn‘t be you without your parents, and your parents, wouldn't be them without your grandparents, etc. The book is 2 sided, mom‘s side and dad‘s side, and while the wording has almost no changes, the illustrations really show each side of the family and the difference of where they came from.
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