Monthly Archives: August 2020

Still by Emma Hansen (44)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a memoir about love, loss and motherhood. I can’t even imagine the pain that a woman would feel if she delivered a still birth child. It would take a lifetime to even come to terms with the situation. … Continue reading →

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Tell by Frances Itani (43)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by irenesroth

This another story by Frances Itani.  It is an award winning story, and I can see why it won one of the most prestigious Canadian rewards. In 1919, only months after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and the … Continue reading →

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That’s My Baby by Frances Itani (42)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by irenesroth

I have discovered a fiction writer who I love over the past few months. Frances Itani is one of them.  I have now read three books by her.  I already reviewed one book and will review two others in what … Continue reading →

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Gather at Home by Monika Hibbs (41)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by irenesroth

Monika Hibbs is a lifestyle influencer. She loves preparing gatherings of larger people and cooking all the food for the feast. She just has such a passionate look on her face in the photographs in the book. Monika Hibbs has … Continue reading →

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Alone: A Love Story by Michelle Parise (40)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

This is another surprising pick up from my local library. Actually, it is closed to patrons coming into the library. But far from closed from reading and exploring new books.  I thank all the staff for being on the front … Continue reading →

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Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese (39)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

I saw this Canadian author interviewed on the CTV-Kitchener New at noon a few years ago.  The author was so honest and open about his past and how he also struggled as a homeless person and how this was the … Continue reading →

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Embers by Richard Wagamese (38)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

For Richard Wagamese, every moment is sacred. He is also grateful and enjoys mornings. We can all learn about how to enjoy the beginning of days more through his meditations and reflections. Given our noisy, media-driven culture, we need to … Continue reading →

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Medicine Walk By Richard Wagamese (37)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a great story by Richard Wagamese. I read this author a few weeks ago, and I really enjoyed his other book as well. Following the success of Richard Wagamese national bestseller Indian Horse comes this universally resonant novel … Continue reading →

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One Story, One Song by Richard Wagamese (36)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

This is one of Wagamese’s new books.  I love all of his works.  He is a writer like no other. His words have a depth, grace and breath that I have rarely seen in authors. He is such a breath … Continue reading →

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5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls by Sarah Howden (35)

Posted on August 27, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a picture book for kids about fearless women who have done great things in their lives. It will inspire young girls to be their best and to learn from the masters about how to be emotionally resilient and … Continue reading →

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