Living in Northern Nevada, the legends and contributions of Sarah Winnemucca to the history of our area were widely recognized. Winnemucca acted boldy and bravely by attempting to provide translation and mediation between whites and natives during the encroachment of Piute territory – which inadvertently turned her into both hero and traitor on both sides. Rich, authentic story with very little ‘mainstream’ editing.
Testament to the laws of determination and character, this book is a poignant, often heartbreaking and always intriguing account of one unlikely family growing up to be a triumphant example of what we’re all capable of despite the most tangled odds and circumstances. Loved it.
Fun. Outrageously delinquent. Gritty. And beautiful.
This, and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are two essential items in any dreamers/thinkers/adventurers library.
This was a breathtaking adventure story and one I hope every reader on earth will experience in their lifetime. The greek mythology is vivid and surreal, and the life, experiences and adventures of Odysseus suck you in, and you have to remind yourself continually (or do you?) that it’s fantasy fiction.
My first exposure to Natalie Goldberg, and one of my favorite books to date. Natalie reminds us to tame and quiet what the zen community calls “Monkey Mind”. This is a great book not only for writers, but for anyone looking to sit up and focus and push past the self-editor that prevents us from being who we truly are. On paper, or otherwise.
Heh! I adored this book, even if only for the irreverent, every-day-blundering humor and the poking fun at our shortcomings, while still reminding us of our potential as writers and the ways in which we can kick start our commercial careers.
Undoubtedly one of THE best books I’ve read in my 30+ years – Alvah Simon paints a brilliant, raw picture of adventure and challenge in the grip of the Arctic. His storytelling is as riveting as his story, and I sacrificed many many things for reading time with him.
Can John McPhee produce a ‘bad’ book? From the clever beginning coordinates through the lights of Winnemucca to the very end.. McPhee takes readers on a geologic journey of earth’s history and points us to the places we can still see it changing, today.
This book is a beautiful story of three generations of restless, independent Dominican women – born to wander and question their surroundings, refusing to live within established gender roles or practice traditional Dominican lifestyles. Excellent! And very very sexy.
Annie Lamott thrills and engages over and over again in this candid, casual and often hilarious look at finding one’s own faith – and the imperfections we all bear, no matter who we are, or who/what we worship.
Annie Lamott thrills and engages over and over again in this candid, casual and often hilarious look at finding one’s own faith – and the imperfections we all bear, no matter who we are, or who/what we worship
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