Well, Spring has Sprung … at least it surely seems that way. Have you noticed the many wild flowers along the highway? And going North of Victoria, lupine – or what Texans call “Bluebonnets” are in bloom. Additionally, you know it’s really Spring when you get on 77 heading North as the highway lane is filled with RVers heading home. Hope they had a good time while here; we certainly enjoy having our SnowBirds.
I read BAND OF SISTERS by Kirsten A. Holmstedt, and as usual, read not only the Foreword but also the Introduction before starting a chapter. In this the author spoke as to how she, as a young woman, became quite interested in our country’s involvement in war. She stated that when she learned of the stories of women serving in the military during the war in Iraq, she decided to try and interview them as they returned to America. And so she did.
HOWEVER, her chapters detail events of various female members of the military force accompanied by photographs in the book. But these are not candid photographs; they are definitely posed and a part of a photo op. Reading the chapters, you really marvel at the dedication of these women, but, and there is definitely a but for me, there seems to be something missing. Please, if you are the least bit interested in the changes and potential changes of our military, read this book and form your own opinion. Do not take my impressions.
We were given at the Library a book written by Jennifer Weiner entitled FLY AWAY HOME, but before turning it in for cataloging, I wanted to find another book by Ms. Weiner and found IN HER SHOES. This tells the story of two sisters, one an over-achiever 30-year old attorney, who is really somewhat dowdy, slightly overweight, and apparently totally dedicated to her career. Her one vice is the continuing purchase of shoes in all styles and colors and definitely high priced. Enter her sister, a stunningly beautiful younger woman who has never succeeded at anything, other than taking from her sister whether it be money or boyfriends or SHOES. A fascinating book, a delightful description of two totally different and slightly antagonistic women. And the writer employs a sense of humor in her story. Loved the book and the one being donated too.
Just a quickie: we have an unbelievable array of books for purchase at our Library, both hard cover and soft cover, of all types of fiction and even nonfiction. Come see us before you take your trip!
“When an old person dies, a Library burns down”
Karin Gillespie
