MaryAnneInLB

52-year-old woman in Long Beach, CA, United States
Seeking a man, 47 to 55
Beloved (Everyman's Library)

Beloved

Toni Morrison

This book changed my life, even though I had to read it a couple of times to really get it. Dense and emotionally wrought, this is an epic tale that should be used in schools as a history...more »

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The Florist's Daughter

The Florist's Daughter

Patricia Hampl

Beautiful, inspiring and devastating. I've started this book several times and am trying to get through it now. I think I'm having such a hard time with it because the beautiful writing...more »

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Woman Hollering Creek: And Other Stories

Woman Hollering Creek

Sandra Cisneros

Just another brilliant collection. Love Ms. Cisneros and her wicked, wicked ways.

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris

Everyday observations that the rest of us pass up, but in Sedaris' hands, they're turned into gut-splitting gold. The stories here take place in Japan and illustrate a self-conscious dance...more »

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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Tattoos on the Heart

Gregory Boyle

Father Boyle restores my faith in Catholic priests by living what he teaches and working with society's most rejected souls. I'd love to hear what others think about this book. For me, it...more »

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