Summer Reading

I wanted to share a couple of good books I have read in the past week or so. You might have already read them because they have been out for some time now. I usually take my time getting books, sharing with family and friends, yard sales, etc. Both of these two books deal with women and how life treats them and the obstacles they have to deal with to become the women they truly are.


The first book The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is a memoir of her early life. Hopefully she will have a lot more to say. It is a very good read. Hard in some places. When my mother gave it to me she said I am not sure if you will want to read this it is hard. I am glad I did. Jeanette tells us the story of growing up with nomadic, artistic parents and her siblings. Life is full of dreams, despair, and disappointment and delusions. It is a wonderful read. Gritty, tough, kind, an ironic. I have heard Paramount is going/ maybe they have made a movie of this.



The second book Prodigal Summer is wonderful. It has been awhile since I read a book that I could feel and smell the imagery so well. Barbara Kingsolver is a southern writer who brings the woods to life. This is the story of three women who lives intertwine. Each one overcoming obstacles to find out who they are and what is important to them. The science of animal attraction is particularly powerful. I really enjoyed this book and was sad when it was over I wanted it to go on and on. What are ya'll reading? Any suggestions?