Tag: The 2015 Book Project
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Story in Review: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
I cannot decide how I feel about Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. On one hand, it is well-written, full of vibrant characters, and deals with tough themes: race, poverty, being an immigrant, and returning home to find it a changed place. On the other hand, I got the end of the novel not caring if…
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Story in Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Wow. What a literary feat. Several friends of mine have recommended this book to me over the past year or two. I finally ran across across a copy in a used bookstore when we were in Chicago in December, and so I chose it to be the first classic for 2015 Book Project. The Poisonwood…
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Story in Review: The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst is a book that I could have used last year. I was overwhelmed, trying to do too much, and at the end of the day my heart felt empty in a way that I couldn’t describe. Rushing from activity to event…