In this book the focus is on family and the bonds that tie families together. The main character, Webster, is an EMT in Vermont raising his 17 year old daughter on his own after he sent his wife away following a car accident that she caused. While most of the book focuses on the events leading up to the accident the end brings to light the fragile strings that tie family members together, regardless of the distance, time or emotional space between them.

Young couple pray for a baby and move in with her nana who

In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope Book by Rana Awdish It is always an experience when we get the experience of living on the other side of the tracks. The author did an excellent job of expressing what her experience was like when she wore the robe of a patient instead of that of a doctor. She had the experience of lying in a hospital bed and watching and hearing the treatments that patients get from their medical team. She was able to experience the coldness, insensitivity, the mistakes, the delays, nasty attitudes and the attitude of being treated as a subject, as a bed #. She saw and heard, ego, self-satisfaction, received nonchalant attitudse from the medical team caring for her. This was an eye opener for her and made her determine in her heart that she would not display these attitudes in her practice.

Looking for Alaska was one of my favorites when I first read it back in high school. Now a college graduate, and I wanted to see how it would hold up. There were still many things to love about this story. It's easy to read, has likeable characters, and is a fairly straight forward plot that does try to tackle some of life's deeper questions. From a slightly more mature perspective, I question these characters and their actions a little bit more than I did several years ago, but I still think it's worth a read, especially if you have never read any other John Green books before.

part of the inspector harry hole series. the book keeps you on the edge of your seat with its intense character driven plot.

This richly detailed realistic fiction moves quickly through the life of the main character, Sam Hill. The character driven novel brings to light everyday human struggles and the interesting interplay between characters that result. The indomitable strength of the human spirit and the ageless question of faith are woven throughout the novel. The question of what is an exceptional life is a key thread throughout.

This book is an interesting look at how the very complicated English evolved over the centuries to become the modern world's foremost language. A must read for those interested delving into the history of English.

Another gem by Jodi Picoult. In this book she brings to light the day to day life and struggles that families living with children who have Asperger's syndrome experience. She then takes it to another level when the main character (an 18 year old with Asperger's) is charged with the murder of his social skills tutor. His younger brother is also involved and the reader does not find out what actually happened that day until the very end of the book. Although I was still left with questions that I wish could have been answered after the final page I would definitely recommend this book. As usual Picoult brings to light insights into an often unexplored topic and is able to weave into the story opportunities for self reflection and introspection.

Cozy read very enjoyable.

This book has information on color selections and styles that can flatter. Also, there is information on caring for the clothes we buy. Accessories are not forgotten, either.