Kathie

What an inspiring book, now adapted for young readers by Michael French, Mountains Beyond Mountains originally written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder is a fascinating true story of a very special man named Paul Farmer.  A doctor caring for the poorest of the poor in Haiti and all over the world, and doing it with such passion that it makes you want to join the team! Any young person planning on going into the medical field some day or any kind of public service will want to put this on their list of must reads for the summer.  I really enjoyed learning about this amazing man who says "health care is a human right" I agree! ~Kathie

I have never been to Paris but after reading "Paris Wife" by Paula McLain I feel like I have. This novel about Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson was in one word "intoxicating." Narrated by Hadley's voice throughout I felt like I was in the same room with them. From the early days of the exciting 1920's in Paris, to the heartbreaking end of their tumulus marriage, you will truly understand after reading this book why Ernest Hemingway said "I wish I had died before I loved anyone but her, she was the best and truest and loveliest person I have ever known." ~Kathie

This charming story catches you on the first page and keeps you to the end. Harold Fry, recently retired and living with his wife in a small English village, receives a letter from a co-worker from over twenty years ago. Queenie Hennessy, writing from a hospice, is dying of cancer, and is writing to say goodbye. Harold goes to the mailbox to send off a reply, and instead starts on the walk of a lifetime. You will smile, tear up, and most of all you will love this story of incredible heart. ~ Kathie

From the plains of Africa comes an enchanting, touching, and beautifully illustrated tale. You will treasure reading this story to your little ones at night. Ages 2-5 ~Kathie

I loved this compelling at times heart wrenching story of a girl named Sarah and her family taken by French police who were arresting Jewish families during the roundup in Paris,1942. A younger brother is hiding in a cupboard for safety and Sarah promises to come back for him. Julia a current day American journalist determined to find out what happened back then discovers how her family has links to that horrible time in French history.This story catches you on the first page and never let’s you go. I didn’t want it to end. ~Kathie