I just finished reading a pre-publication copy of I’m down, a bittersweet memoir by Mishna Wollf. Growing up, the author had a hard time fitting in anywhere, at home or at school. Her dad refused to accept the fact that he was white and insisted that the family live in one of Seattle’s predominantly black neighborhoods. To make matters worse, Mishna was one of the only poor students at the elite school she attended. The book is hilarious and heartbreaking, often on the same page. Look for it at the library in June.
Returned today: an inspirational novel, The Passion of Mary-Margaret by Lisa Samson. The title character, an orphan living on the Maryland coast, is just about to take her final vows as a religious sister, when Jesus pays her a visit to tell her He’s got something else in mind for her. How she makes the adjustment, submits to God’s will, and learns about herself and those around her, added up to an enjoyable read for me.
How about you? What book is currently holding your attention?
--Nora
Pandemic flu... worldwide fiscal collapse... time to retreat into some sword and sorcery! I'm enjoying The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan...and I feel braver just reading about the exploits of Sir Dunedal, who fears nothing. Lucky Sir Dunedal.
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