The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan

Great book! When I tell you it's about a young mother who discovers she has breast cancer, you'll think I'm crazy to tell you that it's a fun book to read. And when I tell you that at the same time she battles her disease, her father is diagnosed with bladder cancer, you'll really doubt my judgment. But she writes with such honesty and wit that you feel like you're talking with a friend. And speaking of friends, I will send this book to the first friend who leaves a comment for this posting and asks me to send it their way. I guess I'll find out if anyone is out there. :) - June

Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

When a friend gave me this book, I told her I was not a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and his architecture. But I knew nothing about his personal life. Although this is a fictional account of his long-term affair with Mamah Cheney, you can't help but wonder how much was true and what wasn't. Of course, at that time an affair like this was quite scandelous, so it's interesting to hear how the relationship is treated in the press and by the community. The book also connects Mamah to the woman's movement from that period, and I thought that part was interesting too. And the ending for me was a complete shock, so if you decide to read it, don't peak. It's definitely worth reading. - June

A Story for THE SAD BOOK

Carit won an all expense paid cruise to the Galapagos Islands!
And her vertigo came back.
And motion is NOT a friend of vertigo.
Sad but true.

Well, i guess it could be sadder. I could have won an all expense paid trip to Colchester.

RUN

Anyone read RUN by Ann Patchett (author of Bel Canto)? I really recommend it. I didn't know how this author could do better than Bel Canto, but this may be. She has an intriguing way of making a simple encounter into a life altering event. The story is about family...intermingled with love, race, class, religion, politics, and a pile of surprises. One of the most interesting takes on communication after death that I have ever read. Go get this one! Carla