Betsie
02-02-2006, 04:24 PM
Night by Elie Wiesel
This is a very small book and one man's accounting of his youth at Auschwitz and other camps. It is a more recent translation of a long ago book originally penned in French. It is so compelling and should be a must read for all!
It is not a new story, but is written with such insight and one the author seems to be even troubled to share. I highly recommend it and look forward to the discussion later in February on Oprah. It is disturbing to me that we learned so little of this in our history classes - I certainly hope the curriculum is more honest 30+ years later. :rolleyes:
Marley and Me by John Grogan
I am also reading this and it is a delightful "memoir" of a family dog and how he came to endear himself to his family...so far it is full of laughs and would touch any dog lover for sure.
I have about 5 others started, will let you know if I make progress! :)
My last comment, when flaring or in pain...try a nice warm heating pad and a good book, it is an awesome escape! ;)
This is a very small book and one man's accounting of his youth at Auschwitz and other camps. It is a more recent translation of a long ago book originally penned in French. It is so compelling and should be a must read for all!
It is not a new story, but is written with such insight and one the author seems to be even troubled to share. I highly recommend it and look forward to the discussion later in February on Oprah. It is disturbing to me that we learned so little of this in our history classes - I certainly hope the curriculum is more honest 30+ years later. :rolleyes:
Marley and Me by John Grogan
I am also reading this and it is a delightful "memoir" of a family dog and how he came to endear himself to his family...so far it is full of laughs and would touch any dog lover for sure.
I have about 5 others started, will let you know if I make progress! :)
My last comment, when flaring or in pain...try a nice warm heating pad and a good book, it is an awesome escape! ;)