As most of you know, I generally review books for children or teens. But every once in awhile I share books for adults. This time, I'm tackling a serious topic in a book by psychologist, Dr. Susan Forward: Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them. Before listening to this book, I had never heard the word misogynistic… Continue reading Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them: An Audio Book Review
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Blood Brothers: A Review and Audio CD giveaway
The forward of Blood Brothers makes clear Elias Chacour’s purpose in telling his personal story to author David Hazard: he wanted to show an unappreciated side of the Arab-Israeli conflict. First published in 1984, Chacour’s dedication to portray both Palestinian and Jewish prejudices is evident throughout the biography. Another theme is Chacour’s question, “What does it… Continue reading Blood Brothers: A Review and Audio CD giveaway
MADE YOU UP- A Review and an Audio CD Giveaway
Francesca Zappia tackles the difficult subject of schizophrenia in this young adult book, MADE YOU UP. Told from Alex, the 17-year-old’s deep point of view, the reader is brought so completely into her thoughts and emotions that occasionally you can’t figure out what is real and what isn’t—which is exactly Alex’s problem. She uses a camera to record what… Continue reading MADE YOU UP- A Review and an Audio CD Giveaway