Barbara’s Comments (group member since Mar 05, 2017)

Barbara’s comments from the Diversity in All Forms! group.

That's remarkable, that the author described the Falklands so well without going there.

I agree it's an interesting look at the Falkland Islands themselves and what it's like to live in a confined space where everyone knows your business.

Mariah Roze wrote: "Anyone reading the 2nd book?

Us Against You"

I read the second book a while back. Us Against You

This is my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read this book a while back and enjoyed it for the memorable characters.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mariah Roze wrote: "Has anyone watched the movie? I loved the book, but I want to make sure that watching the movie won't ruin it for me."

I saw the movie. It's okay.

Books like this help inform the public about rare conditions. I read this one a while back.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a good book. 👍

I enjoyed this book very much. Gabby overcame so much adversity to become successful, with her mother struggling financially and her own varied career (partly as a phone sex worker). She tells a very good story. 😊

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I agree that the personal details about McNamara and her family were interesting and added a lighter side to the book.

I admire McNamara's dedication to uncovering the identify of the Golden State Killer. She was relentless with her computer search for information and clues and it's sad that she wasn't able to complete her manuscript before she died.

This book was put together from her notes and writings, and I think it's very well done. 4 stars

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I love the recurring characters in this series and Mma Ramotswe's philosophy.....where she thinks everyone has some good in them (or is redeemable). 🙂

Kat wrote: "I really loved this book, both for the insight into the extraordinary parts of Michelle Obama's life (the political stuff), but also the parts that made me relate to her as an everyday woman. Her s..."

She's such a great role model. 😊

Mariah Roze wrote: "THIS BOOK FINALLY CAME IN!!!

Starting this now :)"

Just in time for holiday reading. 😎

Mariah Roze wrote: "I just finished listening to this book and I have a couple questions. First, was the whole story about the same person? Because I felt like it jumped around a lot and I would get confused on what t..."

I think the book is basically about one person, Cudjo, but he does talk about other people....like his sons, who experienced some tragedies.

I read this book a little while back. These slaves, brought over against their will, had such a difficult life even after they were freed.

My review is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

aPriL does feral sometimes wrote: "I had this book for some time but I never picked it up. Now, I am reading it and I am liking it. : )"

It's such a good story. 😊

I agree that this is an excellent book. The story of the Greek immigrants who came to the U.S - and their lives here - is so interesting. And then Cal's experiences, and genetic heritage, make for a fascinating story. Very well written.


This is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Straight Expectations: The Story of a Family in Transition by Peggy Cryden

The Secrets of My Life by Caitlyn Jenner

Thank you Brandice. 🙂

Mariah Roze wrote: "As I'm waiting for this book to come in, I'm reading The Last Black Unicorn also for Black History Month. Has anyone read this book? She is so funny! Thi..."

I read The Last Black Unicorn. She's so funny but her memoir shows she had a tough life. I gave it 4 stars (which is very high for me). 😊🌹💕

This is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...