The Fourteenth of September by Rita Dragonette
The Fourteenth of September by Rita Dragonette – 385 pages ARC sent from JKS Comm. in exchange for an honest review. Book Blurb: On September 14, 1969, Private First Class Judy Talton celebrates her nineteenth birthday by secretly joining the campus anti-Vietnam War...
The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher – 384 pages ARC courtesy of Berkley Books in exchange for an honest review. Book Blurb: London, 1938. The effervescent “It girl” of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen “Kick”...
The Book of Essie by Meghan Maclean Weir
The Book Of Essie by Meghan Maclean Weir – 336 pages Book Blurb: Esther Ann Hicks–Essie–is the youngest child on Six for Hicks,a reality television phenomenon. She’s grown up in the spotlight, both idolized and despised for her family’s...
Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan – 385 pages ARC from Thomas Nelson Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Book Blurb: When poet and writer Joy Davidman began writing letters to C. S. Lewis—known as Jack—she was looking for spiritual answers, not love....
Woman Last Seen in her Thirties by Camille Pagan
Woman Last Seen In Her Thirties by Camille Pagan – audio Book Blurb: At fifty-three, Maggie Harris has a good marriage and two mostly happy children. Perpetually anxious, she’s also accumulated a list of semi-reasonable fears: falling air conditioners, the IRS,...Shop on Amazon Here!
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The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. ![]()
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In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.![]()
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It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.![]()
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His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.![]()
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Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!![]()
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