Hello again, friends! I have been quiet the past few months because I got married and went on a honeymoon. It feels good to melt back into my familiar routine. This is a post I've had on the brain since I first discovered the magic of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings …
A few months ago, my book club chose this book, and I'm glad we did. I don't think I would have read it otherwise. First off, let me say that this book is not as dark as the title makes it seem. It's actually a lovely narrative whose plot line follows a whodunit mystery. It …
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I heard an NPR segment today regarding the book written by Jeanine Cummins, American Dirt, and the unintended consequences of writing from a different cultural perspective than one's own . The author stated that she envisioned writing a tale of a migrant's journey to America. She stated that she too was worried that she has …
When The Testaments came out in September, I ordered it immediately because I could not wait to find out how A Handmaid's Tale saga concludes. I assumed I would tear through the novel as I do with most riveting literature; however, that wasn't the case. I finally finished reading it this week, and I must …
When my favorite nurse practitioner on my treatment team recommended this book to me, I ordered it on Amazon immediately (click here to order one for yourself, or check your local library). She said AIDS epidemic and set in the 80s and I was salivating. Friends, this book is truly poignant and a great read. …
Every now and then I'll become motivated to buy new books. And by every now and then, I mean all the damn time. ALL the damn time. Even when my to-read pile would take years to finish, there's just something about purchasing a new-to-me book. Maybe it's the opportunity to see life from another's perspective, …
In the effort to allow this blog to accurately reflect where I am currently in my journey, I thought I would share my thoughts on books that I've read. I am an avid bookworm and I read a little bit of everything. If you can relate, then this segment is for you! Don't worry, no …
So excited for this that I couldn't wait until Friday. The second annual book tree is up in the Brundage-Durham household! This year we found a Santa from my Poppie's Christmas stash that he gave to me before he died. Of all the things that were not returned to me or were subsequently stolen, I'm …
Mae Goes West 