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| This is one of the most fascinating women I've ever read about. She grew up in Africa, and her first memoir Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was so different from anything I've read. And then when she wrote this follow-up about her return to Africa as an adult, I was ecstatic. Thought it couldn't get any better. Then? I met her at a booksigning at a really small bookstore in Soho and pretty much "fell in crush" with her. Beautiful woman, lovely accent, such a serenity about her. And she has great stories. Read these. | | |
| This author came to our book group. Loved her. This story was interesting because while there wasn't much happening, there was one incident that you can see happening in your family, and then the way that she unfolds the story itself is really well done. I also recommend her memoir Slow Motion | | |
| I think I read a review of this book and bought it in hardcover. I actually liked it quite a bit (enough that I also bought a paperback to loan out, not that anyone has asked for it yet). The story was sad; a mother who is diagnosed with cancer and how her husband and two kids react to it. While I struggled with the reality of some of it, I suppose I may have been too close-minded to think that they wouldn't have reacted the way they did. By the time I reached the end, I could have seen it all actually happening. Really well-written. | | |
| I knew nothing about this book, but I was drawn to the cover. It was a pleasant surprise. It was set in Berkeley, California, my favorite city after the one I live in. Very quick read. Not something I'd tell you to go out and buy, but if you come across it in a used bookstore or library, don't pass it up. | | |
| Eh. Don't know what all the hype was about. Good premise, but I thought it was carried out all wrong. | | |
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