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When the Day of Judgment dawns and the great conquerers and lawyers and statesmen come to receive their rewards--their crowns, their laurels, their names carved indelibly upon imperishable marble -- the Almighty will turn to Peter and will say, not without a certain envy when he sees us coming with our books under our arms, "Look, these need no reward. We have nothing to give them here. They have loved reading.

Virginia Woolf (1932)

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Three Cups of Tea
Three Cups of Tea   By Greg Mortenson and David Relin
This is truly one of the most incredible and inspiring books I have read in a long time.  It will reaffirm three_cups_of_tea.gifwhat you already know about ecucation: that it can change lives, broaden one's understanding of the world and its cultures, and that there are some in the world who will indeed risk their lives in order to receive an education.  It also reinforces that one person acting on his or her beliefs really can make a difference in the world.  You will never forget the adventures and experiences of Greg Mortenson, an experienced climber who nearly loses his life in climbing K-2 in Pakistan, and how he shows his appreciation for the people of the remote village who nurse him back to health.  Make this book your next read!   Reviewed by Gayle Wingerter    $15.00
 
Gardens of Water

Gardens of Water

By Drew Alan
  
  A devastating earthquake near Istanbul disrupts the lives of two families, one Muslim and one Christian American.  Dealing with their losses very differently, the two families come to understand that though they are gardens_of_water.gifculturally different, it is possible to gain some understanding of each other when their lives intertwine in ways they never expected.  The writing is emotionally stunning as the family members each look for and long for their version of a perfect Heaven.    Remiscent of Kite Runner and Thousand Splendid Suns - I love this book.  Great for bookclubs. New this month--It is a Book Sense pick for February..  $25.00        Reviewed by Susan Richmond
 
The Girls
By Lori Lansens   $13.99

     girls.gif  This is a weird book.  But, sometimes I like weird books.  For instance, Water for Elephants was weird and so was Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, but they were fascinating.  This book is that kind of fascinating.  For instance, this may be one of the strangest first paragraphs I have ever read:

   "I have never looked into my sister's eyes.  I have never bathed alone.  I have never stood in the grass at night and raised by arms to a beguiling moon.  I've never used an airplane bathroom.  Or worn a hat.  Or been kissed like that.  I've never driven a car.  Or slept through the night.  Never a private talk.  Or solo walk.  I've never climbed a tree.  Or faded into a crowd.  So many things I've never done, but oh, how I've been loved.  And, if such things were to be, I'd live a thousand lives as me, to be loved so exponentially."

    This novel of conjoined craniopagus twins brings out the beauty in each girl's personality and the loving patience they have with each other's weaknesses.  I certainly didn't wish to experience their life, but I did wonder if I am somewhat poorer in spirit than they because of my capacity to hold others at arms-length.            Reviewed by Susan Richmond

 
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