The Glass Castle is a memoir written by Jeannette Walls that chronicles her childhood with two unusual parents. Astonishing how I would describe this book, and incredibly moving. I'll read it again some day.
I can't believe I only this year got around to reading this classic. I'd call it heartbreaking, but so compelling you just have to keep reading. Since most of us here in the United States are immigrants, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is our story.
The Road of Lost Innocence by Somaly Mam is not for everyone. Somaly was sold into sexual slavery when she was 12 years old and later escaped. She skips a lot of details but tells enough to sicken and raise awareness of the issues. If you decide you can handle it, buy the book- proceeds from every book go to Somaly's foundation to free girls from sexual slavery.
My can't-put-it-down fiction of the year was City of Thieves by David Benioff is a gripping war time novel about courage and friendship. Its at times funny and at times terrifying, I think that both men and women would appreciate this book.
I read a lot of other books this year, but I did notice that working full time kept me from reading as much as other years. I'll admit to reading and enjoying the entire Twilight series, Stephanie Meyer manages to make a vampire seem benign. I also read a couple of books by Abraham Verghese, a doctor at Stanford- I like his style and I've seen him a couple of times at work.
I have several books on hold at the local library, so my reading will continue. Let me know what you think if you have read any of these books. You can find a complete list of my 2011 reading here. Happy reading!
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I've heard The Glass Castle recommended by several people now and have been meaning read it -- perhaps in 2012! Loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I remember thinking about Francie's goal to read all the books in her library.
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