I am back-tracking a bit, as I'd been reading and later started the blog, so I've chosen to copy my comments on each book I've read so far his year...
1 Teacher, Teacher! Jack Sheffield
One year in the life of Ragley Village School in North Yorkshire. An hilarious and honest account of true characters and their dialect.
2 The Story Factor Annette Simmons
Effective storytelling to inspire, influence and persuade.
3 That’s Another Story Julia Walters The Autobiography Julia Walters
I so related to this autobiography. Location of ancestry. Funny, so funny! Loved her truthful and candid way of sharingher life experiences.
4 Dear Fatty Dawn French
Endless laughs. Could visualise throughout. Captivated by using letters to present her memoirs.
5 toast Nigel Slater
This so struck a cord with my childhood! A refreshing & alternative way to present memoirs.
6 Christmas in Seattle Debbie Macomber
Discovering that people called Debbie Macomber “a hopeless dreamer” when she first decided to write a novel, only served to make me more determined to make an attempt.
I was surprised when approaching half way in the book I was coming to an end. There were two stories in one book, both equally compelling. I love Christmas, so eagerly read. I found humour and the twists engaging.
7 Twenty Wishes Debbie Macomber
A group of widows had gravitated from what originated as a reading group. They meet on Valentine’s Day and begin individual lists of 20 wishes of things they’ve always wanted to do. Proved food for thought.
8 Thursdays at Eight Debbie Macomber
Every Thursday at eight, four women meet to talk and share their lives...
Each chapter is headed with a quote and is devoted to one person. First their journal entry followed by storyline. Chapters 12, 30 and concluding 40 bring the reader to: “Thursday Morning Breakfast Club”. Interesting approach to linking people & events. Each arrived at a WORD for the year: Faithful, Time, Acceptance and Gratitude.The message: “Make time for friends”
9 Good Grief Lolly Winston
Referred to on page 10 of “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie Macomber. I couldn’t help but feel disappointed when I read she wasn’t a widow, although I would not wish it upon her. I remain amazed how she arrived at such a vivid account. I loved the feel of the paper and the texture of the cover which made it such a manageable book to read for bus journeys. Three parts to the book tastefully divided, each made up of chapters which highlight aspects of grief. Thought provoking!
10 Old Boyfriends Debbie Macomber
Susannah didn’t understand how she could lie with her husband night after night,
yet dream about another man... a previous boyfriend. She returns to her childhood home, to her mother now battling with loss of memory. She learns to value her husband and what she has!
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