more books for the year
Jul. 5th, 2004 07:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sageandseaThe Journals of Louisa May Alcott, edited by Joel Myerson & Daniel Shealy; Madeleine B. Ster, Associate Editor, 341 pgs.
Very interesting glimpse into the author's life. I felt bad when I worked my way half through and found that she would have been horrified - she wanted her journals destroyed, unpublished. It also makes me want to do more research into her life and cause of death.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom, 196 pgs.
I liked this book, but didn't find it as life-altering as some have. I was definitely hoping for more - maybe I should re-read at some time in the future to see if it changes. I certainly need, sometimes, to see that my life makes a difference; It's a Wonderful Life seems to fill that need for reflection.
Little Farm in the Ozarks, Roger Lea MacBride, 286 pgs (kid style).
I think this is the only not-LIW Little House book I've ever read, and it will probably be the last. Not that Rose isn't an interesting girl, it's just not the same.
The Diddakoi, Rumer Godden, 140 pgs (again, kid style).
Finally, an unabridged edition! I read this when I was fairly young out of a Reader's Digest edition, and never found a copy of my own until now. Absolutely a favorite, and it has held up very well. I think this is what originally sparked my interest in Romany culture.
Very interesting glimpse into the author's life. I felt bad when I worked my way half through and found that she would have been horrified - she wanted her journals destroyed, unpublished. It also makes me want to do more research into her life and cause of death.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom, 196 pgs.
I liked this book, but didn't find it as life-altering as some have. I was definitely hoping for more - maybe I should re-read at some time in the future to see if it changes. I certainly need, sometimes, to see that my life makes a difference; It's a Wonderful Life seems to fill that need for reflection.
Little Farm in the Ozarks, Roger Lea MacBride, 286 pgs (kid style).
I think this is the only not-LIW Little House book I've ever read, and it will probably be the last. Not that Rose isn't an interesting girl, it's just not the same.
The Diddakoi, Rumer Godden, 140 pgs (again, kid style).
Finally, an unabridged edition! I read this when I was fairly young out of a Reader's Digest edition, and never found a copy of my own until now. Absolutely a favorite, and it has held up very well. I think this is what originally sparked my interest in Romany culture.
