W. R.

They think they are funny

Revisado: 01-08-25

This is a chummy book by chums who think they are funny. I’m going to New Zealand soon and hoped to learn more about the country. Mostly, I learned more about The two authors.

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Important information

Revisado: 10-03-24

An important aspect of this book is that it addresses serious problems and recommends possible solutions. The experiences of these 4 families are heartbreaking and enlightening. We must do better.

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Persistence

Revisado: 01-10-24

I gave up reading this book earlier at about chapter 39, due to some of the disturbing medical issues that arose, and to others I was made aware of before I reached them. Almost a year later, I have picked it up and finished the book and I’m glad I did. True, some of the medical and human events are very difficult, however the story is also deeply moving and enlightening. I also greatly enjoyed the author’s acknowledgments and comments at the end.

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Dysfunctional Families

Revisado: 12-17-23

The use of various voices was very helpful in following the plot. It was interesting to be reading in first person and other times in third.

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Stories and Hosts

Revisado: 07-02-23

Each story in this collection is introduced by a celebrity writer, some are movie and TV screenwriters, some are other sci-fi authors. Each of them have selected a story and modified it slightly to make it relevant to today. This recording was made in 2017, right after the beginning of Trumpism, and some stories makes references to the plagues of the ensuing insanity.

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Uplifting

Revisado: 06-28-23

The profound friendship between two very young aspiring comedians, Norman and his best friend, Jax is at the heart of this story about perseverance. Even though they were well underage, the two boys made a plan for performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
This is also the story of the love between Norman, a precocious boy who suffers from psoriasis, and his young, single mother.
Somewhat like “Mama Mia,” Norman hoped to find his biological father among his mother’s four past lovers.
This uplifting story is a relief after reading so many books with endless tragedies. It is highly recommended for an excellent summer read.

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Required Reading for All Americans

Revisado: 01-31-23

Even if you think you know the history of America, since the Civil War, or even the economic history of the United States, since the Civil War, this book will enlighten you to the reality, how we have progressed, and failed to progress in the centuries after the war. As I am writing this, Americans are grieving the loss of yet another innocent black man at the hands of police. We clearly have a long way to go towards becoming the nation we purport to be.

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A Kingsolver Surprise

Revisado: 01-24-23

This was such a brave story to write. Forget the David Copperfield comparisons, this story takes a tough look at America right now. By crafting this moving story with both humor and tragedy, BK again reveals the depth of her knowledge and compassion about the lives of others. How she could imagine herself in the shoes of Demon is beyond comprehension. I had tears in my eyes at the end. The reader was carefully selected by BK and he was absolutely perfect.

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Golden Girls with Guns

Revisado: 01-11-23

This is a fast paced story of four sixty year old women who retired from a secret international organization where they worked as assassins for 40 years. While beginning to enjoy their new freedom as retirees, they suddenly realize that someone is now trying to assassinate them. This is mostly a humorous story but the occasional casual violence was off-putting for me.

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Engaging and Well Researched

Revisado: 09-17-22

The novel is based upon carefully researched actual events and people. The epilogue is intriguing as it informs the reader of true later events in the lives of most characters.
The story effectively moves around in time following the painting of Lexington, the most famous racehorse in history. Racism of antebellum, post Civil War, and present day America is heartbreakingly believable and affects characters the reader comes to care very much about.

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