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Books I’ve Read 2020 -2022

Books – 2020 -2022

Much of my childhood was spent lost in a book. I read the library of my elementary school, worked in my high school library, and participated in summer reading programs after Mrs. Thompson opened the library world to me. As I grew older visits to the Birmingham Public Library were a treat. The architecture was beautiful and the books excited me!

I learned a lot in college but it did nothing for my love of reading. After I married and had my first child, Micah. I realized how much I missed reading. Winford Claiborne came to West Virginia to do a marriage workshop. He ignited my love for reading one again. Having a new born I knew finding reading time would be hard, I decided I could read one book a month.

This week I came across some reading lists of mine. I am sure I did not include all of the books I read. Still this was fun to find. My plan is to keep a list of the books I read and listen to this year. I have started the year off with a biography of George MacDonald my favorite author.

Here are some lists from years past.

2020

Ina May Gaskin’s book on Childbirth

The Doula Book

Captive in Iran

Kisses from Katie

The Historian

Glass Castle

Educated

Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World

2021

A Long Way Gone

The Fountainhead

A Moveable Feast

A Hero of France

Fascism: A Warning

12 Rules for Life

A Woman Makes a Plan

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Beyond Order

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Younger Next Year

Fish Out of Water

Permanent Record

Alexander Campbell children’s book  – The Disciple from Bethany

Discovering Your Roots

Personal Librarian

2022

Where the Crawdads Sing

You Belong Here Now

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk

You, Inc.

The Butterfly and the Violin

Mans Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl

The Crows Caw

Maverick: Thomas Sowell

Joni Mitchell In Her Own Words

Outside Kids in an Inside World

Station Eleven

Home Boy

The Carousel

The Butterfly and the Violin

The Husband’s Secret

Treasures of the North

Rivers of Gold

Ashes and Ice

Yukon Quest

The Librarian of Basra

 

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Season of the Fawns – Book Review

Season of the Fawns 

Written by Jean Ann Williams

Smell the freshness of the woods and feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet as you walk with Caleb and Vale through this adventure. The seasons are quickly changing. Family ties are thick as Caleb and Vale have shared so much of their childhood not only as cousins but almost as siblings. With the changing seasons the memories flood their minds. Vale can hardly contain her excitement as they plan their annual hunting trip alone. Though they feel deeply the loss of their grandpa they are excited to return to his cabin as in years past. Plans take an unexpected turn when Caleb invites a new friend. Though the thought of sharing this weekend with Caleb’s new friend is not what Vale envisioned she tries to welcome her for Caleb’s sake.

The seasons change in life as these two young people are on the verge of adulthood seeking their own lives yet wanting to hold on to their childhood friendship. We wrestle with Caleb as he tries to maintain his independence and make decisions on treatment after his brain injury. Vale sees things changing so fast, fear grips her heart as she considers the possibility of losing Caleb in more ways than one. 

I love that the young people in this story shared an active faith. And when the story ended I wanted more. As always Jean weaves a beautiful story of faith, family, and hope intertwined with real-life issues. I enjoyed reading this story and I think you will too!

Check out this book and others by Jean Ann Williams  on Amazon. Jean blogs at https://jeanannwilliamsauthor.com/

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