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Soy Sauce for Beginners
by Kirstin Chen
Soy Sauce for Beginners (10/5/2013)
The title of the book in no way reflects the complexity of the issues covered by the author. From personal issues and choices of the main character, to family crisis situations, and cultural differences , the story line moves slowly on the beginning of the book, but picks up speed as you are drawn into the characters, and the complex issues presented. How we handle relationships, family , friends and co-workers, and define ourselves by the passion for work are all good discussion points. I understand after reading the book why the title was chosen, but am not sure that I would have purchased it based on the title.
It will make a good book club discussion, but I think the title needs some work!
The Mouse-Proof Kitchen
by Saira Shah
An Emotional Rollercoaster (6/18/2013)
The author comes very close to the reality faced by parents who have their lives planned and are totally disrupted by the birth of a special needs child. You will struggle with them as you take an emotional journey filled with laughter, tears,sadness, happiness , and the search for balance in a world that is spinning out of control.
You will ride an emotional rollercoaster from the depths of despair, to the miracle of love and hope. You can no more mouseproof the kitchen than you can protect your heart from the gift of a child, even one born with many disabilities.
Walk Me Home
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Walk Me Home by Catherine Ryan Hyde (4/1/2013)
The characters come alive and draw the reader into the action of the story.The plot is filled with a depth of understanding of the realities and tragedies that occur as a result of dysfunctional families. Sorrow , and injustice is replaced by the kindness of the characters that interact with the two teenagers along the way to finding home. As fiction, it offers book clubs a great opportunity to explore personalities, choices made by the characters, and decisions that are made based upon what you want to believe versus facts.
It also provides for a good discussion of bias and prejudice. The finality of the choices made leaves one a little sad , but also leaves the reader with hope for the future in spite of the past.
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