“Women can be heroes, too.”

The heart — its bounty, its masks, its hinderances, and its many languages are all on display in this beautiful story for our consideration—

—a truly brilliant and creative work of art—

—practical ways to self-reflect and find hope in spite of the enormity of stress

“Here Mom, I think you will really like this book.”

This novel was such a powerful book for me.

learning to hold both the bitter and sweet of life equally, respectfully, and with attention

a memoir with his music included

—to the extent a woman participates in her own subjugation to patriarchy is in direct correlation to her lack of knowledge of Women’s History—

There’s always something important communicated between the lines - spoken and unspoken.

“The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking”

Why is it that I continue to come across so many books that I wish I would have read years ago?

This is a perfect book to continue reading over and over and daily bit by bit.

Her ability to ask questions or more poignantly ~ the question~ is uncanny.

Kate weaves the thick thread of humor into every paragraph she writes…

“What world is this I now inhabit, and how shall I live in it?”

oh soooo exceptional!

Compassion and developing compassion in all of us is at the heart of this book.

…facing bullies and finding inner strength…

Geraldine Brooks weaves art, history, science, politics, racial divides, current struggles and a plethora of nuance together into this beautifully written work of historical fiction.