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This is about 12 year old Willow Chance: genius, adoptee, orphan. A weird and wonderful kid dealing with grief.

New mug cuz why not #supportlocal I can‘t get tickets to the #erastour so I am making my own. This book was easy to get right into

"I touch the names, and I feel their lives."

You can use this book in the classroom to discuss the Vietnam War and its impact on families. Students can create their own memorials or write letters to veterans.

This poignant story follows a boy and his father as they visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Through simple yet powerful illustrations, Bunting conveys themes of loss, memory, and healing. The narrative emphasizes the importance of remembering those who served. It‘s a touching exploration of grief and honor.

The story follows Carol who is struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic event that has left her grappling with grief and the profound emptiness it brings. When Carol‘s ex-husband shows up at her office with yet another trauma to add to her plate, they escape on a journey of the past and healing of old traumas. The level of love and forgiveness throughout these pages is heart wrenching. The storyline is unique and the character growth is strong

This thoughtful, erudite memoir has two parts: the grief she felt in losing her beloved father, and falling in love with her future wife. Schultz shares vulnerable, personal moments from both experiences, but then goes a step further to explore the more universal vicissitudes of love and grief. A bit academic even, but so insightful. Since these two experiences overlapped, she discusses finding a greater appreciation in the dualities of life.

I'm a late comer to her writing. The Year of Magical Thinking sat on my TBR shelf for years. So much grief in such a short time. Beautiful writing. I have a book coming that was published just before she died. It's past pieces she wrote. Amazing woman.

“Stories are the wildest things of all,” the monster rumbled. “Stories chase and bite and hunt.”

#Monster
#WickedWhispers

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Loved this, especially being from Colorado and having visited some of the places mentioned!