Monday, September 13, 2010
Mailbox Monday
Bermudaonion is hosting Mailbox Monday this month. Thanks Kathy! I also remembered this week to post to In My Mailbox, hosted by The Story Siren.
One book came into my house last week:
42 States of Grace: A Woman's Journey by Maureen Hovenkotter.
A mutual friend suggested that the author send me a copy of this book. I'm afraid it is going to make me cry, but it looks very good. She was a free-lance writer and an aide to a U.S. Senator. When her husband died unexpectedly, she set off traveling around America in an RV with her dog Charlie.
This is the sort of random, real-person memoirs that I really like.
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That sounds like a really good book. I love memoirs of this kind–especially those that have to do with travel.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting--I've always wanted to hit the road and go no where in particular and to stop at whatever looks interesting
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting memoir. I just finished Cleo by Helen Brown which is a memoir. I really enjoyed it. I hope you enjoy this one!
ReplyDeleteThis one is new to me and will look it up next on Goodreads.
ReplyDeleteHave a great read.
It does sound like a book that will make you cry.
ReplyDeleteYou find such interesting books! I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of memoirs, but I've run into a couple of good ones lately. I hope this is one of them for you!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ Knitting and Sundries
I enjoy memoirs. This one does sound interesting. Sometimes it's good to shed a few tears while reading!
ReplyDeleteKate -- I also enjoy a good travel memoir. And memoirs by regular people with interesting lives.
ReplyDeleteRAnn -- You are so right. A free-falling travel adventure is very appealing.
Beth -- I'll look up Cleo. I do like memoirs. Thanks for the tip.
Aisle B -- Thanks! And thanks for visiting.
Bermuda -- Absolutely! But if I am prepared for it, it won;t be so bad.
Mary -- This one found me! But it looks like one I will enjoy.
jewelknits -- I'm not a fan of memoirs by famous people. But I often enjoy a "random" memoir.
Holly -- You are right. There is nothing wrong with a sad book now and then. Thanks for visiting.
Thanks, Gilion and all; hope you enjoy the book. It is currently available at Broadway Books in NE Portland, the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, on Amazon and through www.GrayWingsPress.com among other places.
ReplyDeleteMaureen -- Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I think the book looks incredibly interesting. I am looking forward to it.
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