Tag: 1940s

  • A Heart-throbber: The Echo of Old Books

    A Heart-throbber: The Echo of Old Books

    There are some interesting parallels and themes in this story that will definitely awaken you!

  • A Personal Comeback: Chinese Cinderella

    A Personal Comeback: Chinese Cinderella

    Adeline Yen Mah recounts true suffering and hardship from her early life. And yet, she weaves an incredible story of redemption through her story. She freely discusses her painful beginnings, sharing all of the details without shame, and showing how she has sprung back from those challenging times.

  • A Masterpiece: The Book Thief

    A Masterpiece: The Book Thief

    “Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness.” Already in love? I certainly am. The Book Thief has become one of my favorite novels. It is beautifully written, pursuing the very depths of the reader’s soul. The Australian author Markus Zusak has an incredibly unique voice and it is at its highest peak in this…