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Click Here for Book Club Discussion Questions and a Special Book Club Kit! The Four Winds, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah, is an epic novel of love and heroism and hope, set against the backdrop of one of America's most defining eras--the Great Depression. "If I close my eyes, I can still taste the dust..." Texas, 1934. Millions are out of work and a drought has broken the Great Plains. Farmers are fighting to keep their land and their livelihoods. The crops are failing, the water is drying up, and dust threatens to bury them all. In this uncertain and dangerous time, Elsa Martinelli—like so many of her neighbors—must make an agonizing choice: fight for the land she loves or go west, to California, in search of a better life. The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American Dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman who will discover the best in herself in the worst of times. About the Author: KRISTIN HANNAH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale and The Great Alone. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.
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I feel like ever since The Women by Kristin Hannah came out I’ve been seeing, in book groups I’m in on Facebook, lots of book requests for books set during the Vietnam War. I figured I’d put my recommendations down if you are also seeking the same setting in light of that book (or even…
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"The book is based around the lives of two sisters and their separate struggles to survive during WWII. I was expecting certain things that the book gave, but it offered so many other angles of a woman's life that I wasn't expecting. The author's attention to detail was so spot on I felt transported, as if I was viewing the life and scenes witnessed, just as the characters might...Her writing style is so fluid you never miss a beat. She develops the characters in a slow, but steady, pace, so you feel as if you know them as the story unfolds. I finished this book in two days; I literally could not put it down. Days later, I continued to think about the storyline, the characters, their fate, etc. I'm still asking myself 'What would I do?' in the situations that the characters faced throughout the story." — Shoe Addict, AmazonFind it at Amazon for $8.24, Barnes and Noble for $11.12, or Indiebound for $17.99.
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Applique Today's post is about the applique and handwork categories, both of which are favorites of mine. The applique here is either done by machine or by hand, but the designs are really what drew me in. Above is a piece by Sue Bleiweiss who is well known in the art quilt comm
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This Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II novel tells the story of a blind French teen, a young German soldier, and how they come together during the war in occupied France. This is a book to be read slowly to fully appreciate the rich descriptions and sensory-laden language. Almost all of the characters in this book--even the villains--are fully drawn as complicated humans.What I love about it, though, is how Doerr makes the experience of war personal. While the war was global, each person who lived and died experienced it through the small moments made large through their own senses: a girl finds refuge running her hands across the snails lining a grotto; a boy closes his eyes and visualizes the electrons allowing the voices to carry over the airwaves; an old woman whispers a few words to sustain a resistance, finding the only power she has. There are millions of these stories, many forever lost, and Doerr's telling is a reminder that wars aren't just history, but personal and deeply felt.
Do you love historical fiction? Check out Kristin Hannah's newest book, The Four Winds, set during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.
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The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 4-week plan to achieve optimum health. In Grain Brain, renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, exposes a finding that's been buried in the medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. Even so-called healthy carbs like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, decreased libido, and much more. Groundbreaking and timely, Grain Brain shows that the fate of your brain is not in your genes. It's in the food you eat. The cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation, which can be triggered by carbs, especially containing gluten or high in sugar. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, how statin drugs may be erasing your memory, why a diet high in "good fats" is ideal, and how to spur the growth of new brain cells at any age. Dr. Perlmutter's revolutionary 4-week plan shows you how to keep your brain healthy, vibrant, and sharp while dramatically reducing your risk for debilitating neurological diseases as well as relieving more common, everyday conditions -- without drugs. Easy-to-follow strategies, delicious recipes, and weekly goals help you to put the plan into action. With a blend of anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and accessible, practical advice, Grain Brain teaches you how to take control of your "smart genes," regain wellness, and enjoy lifelong health and vitality.
