Although I am an avid reader of mysteries (the traditional who-dun-its, not thrillers as such), I feel I have to write about a novel I just read that doesn't even come close to this genre. The name of this book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, written by Mary Ann Shaffer and Anne Barrows. The story takes place in 1946, in post-war England, and is told via letters between and among a young writer, her best friend, her agent and several residents of Guernsey. Slowly, you begin to realize that you are learning what all these people are like and, even more important, what kind of people they are. The story itself is wonderful, one I think women especially would really enjoy.
Then there is the movie "Secondhand Lions" with Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. I can't believe I had never heard of this movie until a friend told me about it. It really is entertaining, yet thought-provoking. (What a cliche, but I can't think of a better description right at the moment.) If you haven't been fortunate enough to see this movie, you might want to look at your local library for a copy to take out.
I also want to recommend a website called shrewdbravado.com. This site belongs to my nephew, Joe. Right now, Joe is in Beijing, China, on a research grant through Georgia Tech. He is a person who will definitely make a difference in our world.
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