Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Nevermore: Vance Journal, From Sand and Ash, Lies My Doctor Told Me

 

Reported by Rita


John Vance Journal by LaDell W. Vance

The journals of a Mormon pioneer. His account of his journey to Utah.

Absolutely fascinating! Thorough daily journaling of diverse experiences.   -KN    5 stars

 


From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

A historical fiction novel set in Italy during World War II. The story revolves around Eva Rosselli and Angelo Bianco, who were raised like family but are separated by religion and circumstance. As adults, they find themselves falling in love, but Angelo's path to the priesthood leads to their separation.

Thought-provoking and full of well-researched historical aspects.   - WJ   5 stars


Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health by Ken D. Berry

A book about nutrition and life choices, their role in your health, and how to begin an educated conversation with your doctor about finding the right path for you.

I like the way the book is formatted. I found it easy to read and well-organized.   - CD   5 stars

 

Other Books Mentioned

 

The Peshawar Lancers by S.M. Stirling

Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff

Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges

Saints and Villains by Denise Giardina

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

Wild Decembers by Edna O'Brien

Butterfly Trap by Clea Simon

The God of the Wood by Liz Moore

 

New Books

 

The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang, Slin Jung (Translator)

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson (Translator)

Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant

The Vanishing Kind (Alex Carter, #4) by Alice Henderson

The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson

The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig

Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman by Mallory O'Meara

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