Nevermore: River Town, Growing Old, Hola Papi!

 

Nevermore 6-24-25: River Town, Growing Old, Hola Papi!

Reported by Rita

 

River Town by Peter Hessler

This book chronicles the author's experiences as a Peace Corps English teacher in the small Chinese city of Fuling, during which he witnessed significant events, including the death of Deng Xiaoping, the return of Hong Kong to the mainland, and the construction of the Three Gorges Dam.

A wonderful book full of wisdom. - DC 5 stars

 

Growing Old: Notes On Aging with Something Like Grace by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Part memoir and part life-affirming map all of us may follow to embrace our later years with grace and dignity, this look at the social and historical traditions related to aging explores a wide range of issues connected with growing older.

I found it uplifting, positive, and highly relatable. Excellent! - CD 5 stars

 

Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer

The popular LGBTQ columnist and writer presents a memoir through a series of essays that chronicle his life growing up as queer, mixed race kid and offers advice for young people facing the same journey.

It was a quick read; I couldn't put it down. It was witty, funny, and sweet. - HM 5 stars

 

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare

Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes

The Curse of the Wise Woman by Lord Dunsany

The Thunderbird by Ryan Murdoch

The Hidden Life of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Fall From Grace by Richard North Patterson

If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

 

 

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