Circles of Ten

December Book – My Sister’s Keeper

mrsack — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:40:19 +0000

Sign up for the December book starts the week of Dec. 3rd. You can pick up your book the week of Dec. 10th so you can read & blog over our holiday break. Our final meeting will be on thursday, January 10th. This is a bestseller that will draw

you in immediately. It’s one of those “ripped from the headlines” books that will get you thinking about DNA, stem cells, and cloning. Read the true story here at washingtonpost.com. Go to our Library Catalog or Barnes & Noble to learn more. I guarantee you’ll enjoy reading and discussing this book! Read more from the author at her website.

Twilight Links

mrsack — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:40:00 +0000

Twilight is the first in a series of 3 books! The author, Stephenie Meyer, has compiled a playlist of music to go with her books.

Want to learn more about Stephenie Meyer and the Twilight series? Go to her website. Enjoy the book and join our discussion today.

The Glass Castle

mrsack — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:50:26 +0000

MSNBC.com contributor Jeannette Walls writes about growing up with two on-conformist parents who put their desires above parenting. Her story of triumph over poverty and deception is incredibly riveting. Ms. Walls writes “When I sat down to write The Glass Castle, there was no doubt in my mind that once the truth about me was out I would lose all my friends and my job. So far, the reaction has been the opposite. I’m just stunned. A compelling memoir.

The Road

mrsack — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:41:32 +0000

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark.Their destination is the coast, although they don’t know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food-and each other.

Their journey will grip you. A thought-provoking look at human nature.

Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace

mrsack — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:39:59 +0000

Greg Mortenson was a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school.

Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls. He’s been called a “real-life Indiana Jones”. An inspiring story of how one man is making a difference.

Cut by Patricia McCormick

mrsack — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:21:08 +0000

While confined to a mental hospital, thirteen-year-old Callie slowly comes to understand some of the reasons behind her self-mutilation, and gradually starts to get better. During her treatment, she talks to us (the readers), but not to anyone else.

“The place is called a residential treatment facility. It is not called a loony bin,” states Callie, the narrator, with characteristic grit. Finally, the reason behind Callie’s self-destructive cutting comes to light and Callie begins the healing process.

A very engaging read.

State of Fear

mrsack — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:06:56 +0000

A combination of page-turning suspense, cutting-edge technology, and extraordinary research. The Author uses this book as a vehicle to ‘out’ the facts concerning global warming. His research doesn’t give opinions, but gives the reader more information on both sides of the global warming issue.

From the streets of Paris, to the glaciers of Antarctica to the exotic and dangerous Solomon Islands, STATE OF FEAR takes the reader on a rollercoaster thrill ride, all the while keeping the brain in high gear.

My Sister’s Keeper

mrsack — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:33:42 +0000

Imagine that you were conceived to be the donor of bone marrow and platelets for your older sister, who has a rare form of cancer.

Imagine what it would be like to grow up in a family where everyone is constantly aware of one child’s deadly illness, so that all decisions must be filtered through what will work for her treatment or her most recent medical emergency. How can a 12-year-old decide against donating a kidney to her older sister?