Wendy: I finished the book. It was an easy read and good. Maybe not so transformative for me as I have already been quite okay with the prospect of never getting married or having kids. But MacNicol is a good writer. I enjoyed t.
“Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” by James Joyce. It’s taking me a while, has been interrupted by an audiobook, actually; “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood; and I guess just life. But it’s a good book. Just very dense.
Becoming – Michelle Obama
I highly recommend this. It’s been an emotional ride for me. Her writing is beautiful and she tackles some big issues. I wasn’t that interested until many of the female college students I counsel kept bringing it up. It’s her personal journey versus a political track. A friend loved the audible book which Michelle reads.
Milk & Honey by Rupi Kaur!
What drew you to this book?
“No One Tells You This” by Glynnis MacNicol. Topical for this blog as it’s about turning 40 while single.
Let us know how that is, Claire. It’s been on my radar.
This definitely should be on my book list.
How do you like it?
Wendy: I finished the book. It was an easy read and good. Maybe not so transformative for me as I have already been quite okay with the prospect of never getting married or having kids. But MacNicol is a good writer. I enjoyed t.
What’s your biggest takeaway?
“Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” by James Joyce. It’s taking me a while, has been interrupted by an audiobook, actually; “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood; and I guess just life. But it’s a good book. Just very dense.
You’re braver than me. I’ve never tackled that book.
Becoming – Michelle Obama
I highly recommend this. It’s been an emotional ride for me. Her writing is beautiful and she tackles some big issues. I wasn’t that interested until many of the female college students I counsel kept bringing it up. It’s her personal journey versus a political track. A friend loved the audible book which Michelle reads.
Today I read that Becoming is on track to be one of the most successful political memoirs, ever!!