Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
A memoir about a girl who attends college at the age of 16, without any previous schooling. Shocking, riveting, and beautifully written and from such a mature place of reflection. This is a grand look into various family backgrounds and the ties that remain, even when those ties bear a heavy burden.
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
The incredible story of Louis Zamperini: an Olympic athlete, World War II veteran, Japanese POW survivor, and Christian convert. This story seems almost impossible to believe. The hope and miracles and strength that lace this account are incredible. I read this at the brink of the pandemic lockdown, and it was exactly what I needed to gain perspective on the entire situation.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
This will forever be my favorite western, both the novel and the movie. The story is about adventure across the wilderness of the Wild West of America. The characters capture the reader’s heart and draw you into this difficult and ambition lifestyle. You will be carried straight into this epic novel and all the heroic and tragic moments that accompany these retired Texas Rangers and their cattle drive to Montana.
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson takes us along on his adventure of hiking the Appalachian Trail with a long lost friend. I laughed out loud while reading this account. It is humorous and engaging, as if you are hiking right along on this journey.
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Sugar and Dust by Ella Kerr
A novel that takes you into the heart of Tanzania and Africa. “Sugar and Dust” will make you think. The characters are caught in the middle of “right and wrong”, hard decisions, difficult choices, and helping people in grave need. Along with an amazing story, I learned much about the culture of Tanzania.
Sugar and Dust by Ella Kerr
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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
A novel that at it’s most basic is about family. The opening line is: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Other strong themes include spirituality, agriculture, nationalism, and social structure. We follow a captivating struggle in Levin’s wrestling with spirituality which ultimately closes out the novel. Set aside some time to delve into this great novel.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Live in Love by Lauren Akins
This memoir is so down to earth and feels like you are talking with an old friend. It is reassuring to read about a thriving couple and the issues and struggles that we all still have, despite what you may see on the outside. Lauren Akins also gives a glimpse into the life of stardom behind the scenes, both the good and the bad.
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