Tag: religion
November Wrap-Up and Mini-Reviews
I spent a lot of time this month participating in Nonfiction November, so I thought instead of the usual monthly wrap-up I’d post some mini-reviews instead. These three books address issues related to science, religion, and the intersection of the two. I recommend all three. … Continue Reading “November Wrap-Up and Mini-Reviews”
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
I love how different Emma Donoghue’s books are. This one takes us to Ireland just after the Crimean War in the 1850’s. Lib Wright is a widow who became a nurse and served with Florence Nightingale in Scutari. She’s been hired by the O’Donnell… Continue Reading “The Wonder by Emma Donoghue”
The Gods of Second Chances by Dan Berne
I really wanted to like this book more than I did. It has a lot going for it. The book is set on a remote island in Alaska, where Ray is raising his teenage granddaughter, Sitka, and mourning the loss of his wife. His… Continue Reading “The Gods of Second Chances by Dan Berne”
