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Book
Reviews by Esther Choi
Whitethorn
Woods
by
Binchy, Maeve
Publishing
Date 3/2007
When there is a rumor that the new highway project is going
to bypass the town of Rossmore, people are worrying that
the religious shrine of St. Ann’s well at the edge
of the woods could be destroyed. Young Father Flynn is concerned
most with the fate of the well. People have been coming
to St. Ann’s well for generations to share their dreams
and fears, and speak their prayers. Some believe it to be
a place of true spiritual power delivering healing, the
return of husbands, etc……..All characters are
vividly described.
Last
Empress
by Min, Anchee
Publishing
Date 3/2007
The last decades of 19th century were a tumultuous period
of China. Last Empress is the story of Empress Orchid, Tzu
Hsi who was known as the “Dragon Lady” empress
to the west as a manipulative, blood-thirsty woman who held
onto power at all costs. She is an instinctive young woman
from the concubine quarter, a warm, caring mother to her
son and her nephew and also a wise, strong leader who is
facing the perilous condition of her empire…………...Gripping
blend of historical research and firsthand knowledge of
Chinese culture.
For
One More Day
by Mitch Albom
Publishing Date 9/2006
A retired baseball player Charley “Chick” Benetto
is facing the pain of unfulfilled ambitions. His life has
crumbled by alcohol, divorce and regret. He decides to take
his own life and makes a midnight ride to his small hometown.
When he staggers back to his old house, astonishingly, his
mother who died eight years ago was still living there and
welcomed him…………..This is the book
for anyone in a family who is missing chances for whom they
love and may have thought they’d lost in their own
lives.
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