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A RELIABLE WIFE

A RELIABLE WIFE

Robert Goolrick

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I was conflicted reading this book, because part of me was hoping that they would make it work and part of me disbelieved that the marriage could overcome everything.

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Moloka'i

Moloka'i

Alan Brennert

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I quite liked this book. I had been wanting to read a book that kept me intrigued throughout the book that was on leprosy, and this one did. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone.

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Do They Hear You When You Cry

Do They Hear You When You Cry

Fauziya Kassindja

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This book is both amazing and horrible to read. Amazing because of Fauziya's strength and struggles, & the amazing kindness of strangers who fought for her. It's horrible because of having to be put in prison & live with criminals when she has done nothing wrong, in fact she's just trying to gain freedom, & have a better life.

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Paradise

Paradise

Abdulrazak Gurnah

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The Help

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

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When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

Chanrithy Him

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In reading this book I realized how little I actually know about Cambodia. It was definitely worth the read. The experience that Chanrithy lived through was horrible, something that no one should have to live through.

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Cinnamon Gardens

Cinnamon Gardens

Shyam Selvadurai

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I wasn't sure what I was going to think of this book and I was impressed. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for something new and different to read!

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Look Again

Look Again

Lisa Scottoline

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Prayers For Sale

Prayers For Sale

Sandra Dallas

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Sarah's Key: A Novel

Sarah's Key: A Novel

Tatiana de Rosnay

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Sea Of Poppies

Sea Of Poppies

Amitav Ghosh

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I found the first half slow and hard to get into but by the second half I was really into the book. I'm looking forward to reading the 2nd and 3rd book in the trilogy.

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Infidel

Infidel

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

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I quite liked this book. I had heard quite a few negative things about this book so wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it or not. Yes, she didn't exactly tell the truth about her name and reason for needing to be a refugee, but can you imagine being from a country that has a civil war going on and to be that different mind frame.

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Imaginary Men

Imaginary Men

Anjali Banerjee

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I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a very cute easy read. I liked being able to read a romance novel that had the East Indian Culture added to it.

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The Forgotten Garden: A Novel

The Forgotten Garden: A Novel

Kate Morton

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I found it took a bit to get into this book, but after I did I was happy I finished it. I loved how some of the characters and families of characters were connected with multiple generations.

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Not Without My Sister: The True Story of Three Girls Violated and Betrayed by Those They Trusted

Not Without My Sister: The True Story of Three Girls Violated and Betrayed by Those They Trusted

Kristina Jones

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I found it horrible that things like this still happen, but yet time & time again children are used & abused by adults. I found it easier to read Celeste's story, as she seemed to tell her story matter of fact, where at times Kristina & Juliana's stories seemed very emotion driven, but I'm sure it was hard retelling their story

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Miss Chopsticks

Miss Chopsticks

Xinran Xinran

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I really enjoyed this book and finding out a little bit more about the Chinese culture.

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The Orange Trees of Baghdad: In Search of My Lost Family

The Orange Trees of Baghdad: In Search of My Lost Family

Leilah Nadir

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I quite enjoyed this book. In reading it I realized that when you look at someone from another culture, you don't always think about whether or not they have family back home in the country that they are from, and how hard it is to keep in contact with them.

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Led By Faith

Led By Faith

Immaculee Ilibagiza

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I really enjoyed this book. If you've read Left to Tell, you should definitely read this book. Not many sequels will I recommend, because I don't find they're as good as the first one.

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A Thousand Sisters: My Journey Into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman

A Thousand Sisters: My Journey Into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman

Lisa Shannon

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I really enjoyed this book. However in reading it I found it hard to believe that so much tragedy has and is going on in Congo and no one seems to be doing anything about it. I admire Lisa Shannon for standing up and fighting for these women, and trying to make their lives just a little easier.

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Fasting, Feasting

Fasting, Feasting

Anita Desai

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I quite liked this book. I found in reading it, it doesn't matter what culture you are from, there are secrets that every family keeps and just doesn't discuss because it's of the mentality it's better to pretend the situation doesn't exist. I'd read it again.

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Burned Alive: A Survivor of an Honor Killing Speaks Out

Burned Alive: A Survivor of an Honor Killing Speaks Out

Souad

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This book makes you stop and think how different cultures are. I found it hard to believe that a woman can be burned in this day and age for something as simple as getting pregnant before marriage, but yet it happens.

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Land Of A Hundred Wonders

Land Of A Hundred Wonders

LESLEY KAGEN

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I found this book wasn't up to what I expected out of it. It was more of the style of writing that I didn't like. I probably wouldn't pick up this book again to read, HOWEVER I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Jodi Picoult's books, as I found the book had the same feeling as some of her books.

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Knots

Knots

Nuruddin Farah

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I expected to like this more than I did by reading the description of the book. I found Cambara very me oriented, and very hard on others, and Zaak was lazy. But I guess if that's what the author was going for he did his job well.

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Not Without My Daughter

Not Without My Daughter

Betty Mahmoody

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I read this book 15 years or so ago as a teenager, and loved it. It's hard to believe that this could happen to someone, but yet time and time again it does. Every couple years I pick this book up and re-read it.

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Moloka'i | Alan Brennert

Kept my interest!

5 months ago

I quite liked this book. I had been wanting to read a book that kept me intrigued throughout the book that was on leprosy, and this one did. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone. read review

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Reviewed: Paradise | Abdulrazak Gurnah

Slow read

6 months ago
Reviewed: When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge | Chanrithy Him

Tragedy

7 months ago
Reviewed: Cinnamon Gardens | Shyam Selvadurai

Worth the read!

8 months ago

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Hi! I am curious to know if there is any people who live in Saskatoon that go to Chapters/Indigo/Coles that are in a Book Club or are interested in joining a Book Club. I was in one earlier this year that fell apart due to lack of interest and dedication. view post

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Sara A wrote a review Kept my interest! about Moloka'i by Alan Brennert.
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Sara A added Who Fears Death | Nnedi Okorafor to their shelf.
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Dianne Kaucharik says:

Part 2...As for Picoult, I've read several including Sisters Keeper but got angry with her. I'm tired of her formula-type plots and characters and being duped as a reader. So, I'm done with that author-reader relationship. I really do think we have similar interests. I just find I need to read something "light" after reading a "heavy" non-fiction so tend to alternate. Hope all is well in Saskatoon. TTFN.
Dianne Kaucharik says:

Whew! My self-esteem has gone back up a few notches. My "pile" is in my Plan to Read list with other titles not yet bought. My list is not as prolific. Thanks to you I can shop on your profile now for cultural titles.
Dianne Kaucharik says:

OMG Sara! Do you really read 11 books at the same time? Talk about multi-tasking. I feel pretty inadequate. :)
Dianne Kaucharik says:

Thanks for letting me know about your 5 rating. For me, a 5 means I loved it (content and writing style), would recommend it to others and it has had a lasting impact on me. I love non-fiction too (biographies and memoirs) but mostly about everyday people - not celebrities - and from other cultures. We will make great book-friends!!
Dianne Kaucharik says:

Hi Sara, Yes, we definitely have common interests! I look forward to seeing your ratings (1-5) and any comments on books you've read. I've got some great ideas from your profile already! I also look forward to having a book "friend" from Saskatoon. FYI, I'm from Orillia, Ontario - just north of Toronto. This will be fun! Thanks.

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I had been wanting to buy this for quite some time and when I did I loved it. I loved how essentially an American Girl can grow up to be Queen and make such an impact on so many peoples lives.

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This was our third book club pick. I had heard about this book before we started to read it, and had been looking forward to reading it, however I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I anticipated too. It was still definitely a good book to read, and the others in the book club really enjoyed this book.

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