Read any good books lately?

[Miss Meow]

I recently finished The Hospital by the River by Dr Catherine Hamlin.

She and her late husband have worked for 40 years in Ethiopia as gynaecologists. They've treated more than 20,000 women with serious women's health issues that are easily preventable in the Western world.

I was in tears at the end of chapter one, but it's really a story of kindness and hope.

Excellent book if you're looking for some Easter reading.

Anyone else have suggestions?

[delidog]

Well Miss Meow!!!!
As a Matter of Fact...I have....
Now hear me out before you say No....Yes,They were GREAT Movies...Both of them....but as usual...The Books were Outstanding...
First is "Seabiscuit"...I know Everyone thinks Kids Story....NOT!!!!
Great Book...Great Story.....
Second is "Big Fish"....Great Book....Fabulous Tim Burton Movie!!!!
I would recommend you reading and seeing them Both!!!!!
You Will Love them!!!

[G.P.girl]

yeah! i looooved Seabiscuit! it was so much better than the movie. i read it three times in a row. another book, i read htis one a long time ago "the girl who loved Tom Gordan" by stephan king. i really liked that book

[ChiRen]

Normally I'm not much of a book reader but when you're laying by the pool on spring break, you need something to do.
I read "The Lovely Bones" and I just loved it. It was sad, but SOO good! I'd definitely recommend it.

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by ChiRen
Normally I'm not much of a book reader but when you're laying by the pool on spring break, you need something to do.
I read "The Lovely Bones" and I just loved it. It was sad, but SOO good! I'd definitely recommend it.

That's weird, because someone else recommended that one, and it had five reserves at the library when I went to borrow it. Two more to go before I get it!

I'll have a hunt for Seabiscuit

[Vermontcat]

Originally posted by delidog
Well Miss Meow!!!!
As a Matter of Fact...I have....
Now hear me out before you say No....Yes,They were GREAT Movies...Both of them....but as usual...The Books were Outstanding...
First is "Seabiscuit"...I know Everyone thinks Kids Story....NOT!!!!
Great Book...Great Story.....
Second is "Big Fish"....Great Book....Fabulous Tim Burton Movie!!!!
I would recommend you reading and seeing them Both!!!!!
You Will Love them!!!

Delidog and G. P. girl I'm reading "Seabiscuit" right now!
I only have a chapter or two to go and I am loving it.
I have been reading it at work when the phones aren't too busy.(I'm not allowed to Pet Talk at work. )
I will probably finish it tonight or tomorrow then I plan to rent the DVD this weekend.

G.P.girl, I also read "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" a couple of years ago.
I really liked it, but then I love Stephen King books in general.
I'm also reading "Dreamcatcher" by King, I want to watch the DVD when I finish that book too.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have been recommending "A Girl Named Zippy." Can't remember the author (I've loaned my copy to a friend.) Couldn't put it down. Non-fiction.

"Seabiscuit" -- movie and book -- outstanding!

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by Miss Meow
That's weird, because someone else recommended that one, and it had five reserves at the library when I went to borrow it. Two more to go before I get it!

I'll have a hunt for Seabiscuit

I've also read Those Lovely Bones and while it is a bit depressing and sad it is very good and I quite liked it.

I've also read Seabiscuit and it was good, but for a true racing story I prefer Ruffian. That is a great book.

[delidog]

Unfortunately,I lived through Ruffian....Our Vet was her Vet....SAd But True Story

[Nomilynn]

The Lovely Bones is one of the best books I've read in a LONG time. I cried almost all the way through but it was excellent.

I've been seriously lacking in the good book dept, so I've been sticking to mindless reading like Dean Koontz and John Saul. I can read a whole book in one sitting and they are always entertaining

[Desert Arabian]

I just started reading "She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch A Woman's Soul" by Mary D. Midkiff. I am deeply in love with this book, once you start reading it you cann't put it down. It's amazing, especially if you are obsessed with horses like me- that's what this book is for.

I spotted it at Barnes and Noble, I picked it up, and got about 10 pages into the book- I had to have it. Thankfully mama bought it for me!

LOVE IT! Def. will re-read it when I get done!

[slleipnir]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
I just started reading "She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch A Woman's Soul" by Mary D. Midkiff. I am deeply in love with this book, once you start reading it you cann't put it down. It's amazing, especially if you are obsessed with horses like me- that's what this book is for.

What's it about? Like horse racing or..?? I love good horse books, but have had trouble finding good ones..I'll have to look for this one

I have Seabiscuit I'll have to get around to reading it

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I think my favorite book is "Tara Road" by Maeve Binchy. I love the characters, by the end of the story you feel like they are all your friends.

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by slleipnir
What's it about? Like horse racing or..?? I love good horse books, but have had trouble finding good ones..I'll have to look for this one

I have Seabiscuit I'll have to get around to reading it

Just like the title says, it's a book about how horses touch a woman's soul. Here is the description of the book from Barnes and Noble.com

From a renowned horsewoman and gifted storyteller comes this groundbreaking new book that explores a powerful relationship like no other: the magical kinship between women and horses.

Drawing from myth and literature, the author’s own experiences, and interviews with countless women, we learn, through women’s deeply personal stories, how horses enrich our lives and connect us to nature–making us readers of rhythm and invisible signs, helping us harness our youthful sexuality, sharing the “horsepower” we need to reach our dreams. And here we see how, for thousands of years, the deep kinship between women and horses has connected us to our most intimate feelings of delight, helped us learn to solve problems, and set our creativity free.

From the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer to the fiction of Jane Austen to folktales from around the world, She Flies Without Wings uses great literature and myth to encompass a wide spectrum of beliefs and perspectives–and creates a true celebration of speed, air, and the spectacular animal that connects us with both.

Filled with the moving lessons–-about sensuality, commitment, power, nurturance, and spirituality–women riders have known for centuries, written with a loving hand by an expert equestrian, She Flies Without Wings is an eloquent paean to a pairing that enlivened history, inspired literature, and continues to enchant us all.

Excellent book. Can't stop reading it.

[G.P.girl]

Vermontcat, i really like Stephen King, but i don't read them much becuase the school library doesn't hae them and i don't have time to go to the public library very often.
another book i love: All creaturs Great and Small by James Herriot. i loved that book!