I love to read, recommend books and open the world of reading to others. I tutor to ensure that the next generation of readers will know the joys of a good book because their reading skills have improved. I am an avid reader, especially of mysteries and fiction. I believe that two of the world's greatest inventions were the public library and eyeglasses!
I may be one of very few people never to have read anything by Margaret Atwood. I am so happy to now have had the chance to spend some time with her poems. The poems are reflective and often moving. One of my favorites was called Blackberries. It is about fruit, growing older and generational connections. Another elegiac poem called Blizzard is about the poet’s mother getting older and how hard it is to let go. Ms. Atwood covers a wide range of topics in this collection. It is definitely worth either reading straight through in order or dipping into. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest reviewI
The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
by Elizabeth Letts
#TheRideofHerLife#NetGalley
I loved Elizabeth Letts’s earlier book, The Eighty Dollar Champion which I highly recommend. It tells the story of Snowman, the amazing horse bought for virtually nothing by Harry de Leyer. Read the book to find out what kind of horse Snowman turned out to be. The story is a heartwarming one. Personally knowing some members of the family gave this title extra meaning to me. It is a feel good story.
I think that the same can be said for The Ride of Her Life, another story about a person and a horse. This time, our person is sixty-three year old, Annie Wilkins. She lived in Maine, had recently lost her farm and decided to ride ahorse to the West coast. Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. Tarzan, Annie and Annie’s dog thus began an incredible journey in 1950s America.
How did the trip go? Who did they meet? How were people changed by this?
Read the story of this life affirming and changing journey to find out. I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
