Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
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book may be old news for some, but for those who have yet to read it, I can't say enough positive things about it.
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A book recommendation
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Almost all of her books are magical.
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Jan Flora expounded:
Prodigal Summer is one of my alltime favorite books. Love her words!
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My two tied-for-favorite books are "Animal Dreams" by Kingsolver and "The Shipping News" by Anne Proulx.
Jan
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Billy Rose expounded:
Which is why I'll buy it. The hardcover is $16.17 at Amazon.
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I tried reading something by Kingsolver, and it just didn't do it for me. Something with animals in the title.
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Billy Rose expounded:
Hmmm - I guess I did ;->
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Try another one of her books. Don't judge her by one book.
I hated one of her books, too. Something about a gal who knew about everything in the woods, etc. It reminded me so much of me that it put me to sleep.
She's a sort of hit & miss writer. Some stuff is hoo-hum, but she has her moments of brilliance.
Even great writers are occasionally allowed to sing off-key. As long as they write something wonderful once in awhile.
Her first book, IIRC, "The Bean Trees" was great, IMO.
Everyone has different tastes and opinions. That's what makes horse races interesting : )
Jan