Wednesday, January 30, 2008

January 30, 2008

Dough: A Memoir by Mort Zachter

Memoir
Mort's bachelor uncles lead a life of hard work, frugality and thrift, running a day-old bakery in Manhattan's Lower East Side. But while hoarding newspapers and denying themselves any luxuries, they managed to accumulate a fortune that totalled over $6 million. Zachter tries to uncover their motivation while narrating their story.

Submitted by PJ
January 28, 2008

Lady's Maid by Margaret Forster

Novel
Margaret Forster, author of Precious Lives, a biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, imagines the relationship which might have existed between Browning and Wilson, her maid of 16 years. The resulting fictional tale of trust and betrayal explores the lives of 19th century women and the impact of class structure on their ability to pursue independence and emotional and intellectual fulfillment.

Submitted by Max

Friday, January 11, 2008

In the Mountains of Heaven: Tales of Adventures on Six Continents by Mike Tidwell

Travel/Adventure
One of my favorite travel writers covers out of the way places and the fascinating individuals he meets with humor and insight...a very entertaining and fun read.

Submitted by Judith
Fieldwork by Mischa Berlinski

Fiction
An American journalist investigates the reasons behind an anthropologist murdering a missionary in Thailand. Interesting insights into the hill tribe culture of Thailand, anthropology field work, and the evangelical Christian approach.