Book Reviews From the Library
By: Laura Manipura
Tags: Books And Authors, Book Review, Ftl Letter, Writers On Medium, Books

Becoming by Michelle Obama

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America — the first African American to serve in that role — she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare. (Good Reads)

Sandcastles by Sana Rose

Sana has been a poet and story-writer long before she decided to be a Homoeopathic Physician. Her first collection of poetry ‘The Torrent from My Soul: Poems of A Born Dreamer’ was originally published in 2011. Her second poetry collection ‘The Room of Mirrors: Reflections in Verse’ is soon to be published by Roman Books (UK & India). Currently, she is working on her second novel, a psychological mystery. (Good Reads)

The First Free Women by Matty Weingast

Matty is co-editor of Awake at the Bedside and former editor of the Insight Journal at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. With almost two decades of meditation experience, Matty is currently a resident at Aloka Vihara, a nuns’ monastery in northern California (From the Forward)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen’s plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security. (Wikipedia)

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte was an English novelist, and poet, the eldest of the three Bronte sisters. She and her sisters, Emily & Anne, originally published under the names Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. (Wikipedia)

Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan

Louisa lives and writes and rambles with her familiar, Oscar the Border Terrier, on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. A musician and a yogini, she finds inspiration in the artistic environment where she makes her home.

Under the name Louise Marley, she has written a number of other historical fiction novels, as well as fantasy and science fiction. (Amazon)

The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Andrea is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books for children and young adults, including picture books, novels, works of historical fiction and nonfiction.

She was named one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” by The Network Journal and is among “The 25 Most Influential People in Our Children’s Lives” cited by Children’s Health Magazine.

Andrea was selected to deliver the 2014 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture. This distinguished honor recognizes her significant contributions to literature for young people provided through a body of work that brings a deeper understanding of literacy for children and young adults. (Author Site)