Decided to investigate the realm of women's literature for a big change and read C. Lynn Murphy's The First Noble Truth anticipating a light read about women's friendship - I was wrong; it's a lot more - more depth, more angst, much more psychology than I was anticipating. Thankfully, being a psych major, I like these elements - and, I like being surprised - so it all worked out.
It takes a while for one to realize that this story is actually being told from the viewpoints of two very different women: Japanese rural teacher Machiko, whose compulsion to self-injure reflects deeper traumas in her life, and that of Krista, whose life holds equally somber tones of danger and pain.
It's a read recommended not for light leisure pursuit, but for those who seek the gems of literary brilliance in the trappings of everyday lives.
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"The Burning Room" (a Harry Bosch novel) by Michael Connelly.
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For great psychological elements in women's fiction (if you're into that sort of thing), a couple of writers to look for are Zenna Henderson and Kate Chopin. The former wrote a series of stories concerning alien beings called The People, who landed out in the midwest and live almost Amish-type lives; imagine Little House on the Prairie with extraterrestrials who have special powers. The later deals with women's issues in the late 1800's; she was a feminist way ahead of her time. Both are women writers who deal with real emotions, whether they be young adolescents or middle aged women.DianeD+ wrote:Decided to investigate the realm of women's literature for a big change and read C. Lynn Murphy's The First Noble Truth anticipating a light read about women's friendship - I was wrong; it's a lot more - more depth, more angst, much more psychology than I was anticipating. Thankfully, being a psych major, I like these elements - and, I like being surprised - so it all worked out.
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Oh, I LOVED Zenna Henderson!!!!!!!!! I still have her paperbacks (The Anything Box, The People: No Different Flesh, etc.). I've heard of Kate Chopin - I should try to read her again...back in high school when she was first presented to me, I couldn't relate to her.
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Kate Chopin can be a little hard for some to relate to, but she can also bring in new and interesting ideas. I have the complete People stories anthology by Henderson; she's the greatest.DianeD+ wrote:Oh, I LOVED Zenna Henderson!!!!!!!!! I still have her paperbacks (The Anything Box, The People: No Different Flesh, etc.). I've heard of Kate Chopin - I should try to read her again...back in high school when she was first presented to me, I couldn't relate to her.
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That sounds interesting. Is it good?Hal Henry wrote:BRANDO'S SMILE: His Life, Thought, and Work...by Susan L. Mizruchi
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Now that's one I will have to have a look at. Love Coltrane's music.
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"Killing Patton" by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard
The strange death of World War II's most audacious general.
The strange death of World War II's most audacious general.
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