The First Wednesday reading club met on 7th March. The book discussed was “ Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse: the true story of a woman who risked everything to bring hope to Afghanistan” by Suraya Sadeed. This is a biography set amidst some of the most inhospitable conditions in war-torn Taliban-seized Afghanistan. It is an adventure story telling of Sadeed’s inspiring fight to bring aid, education and peace training to Afghan citizens. Continue reading
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Book review: Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult- Sarah P’s pick
Jodi Picoult’s latest book again looks at contemporary issues. This time a man is on life support following a bad car accident and his family has to decide what to do. Should he be kept alive on the slim chance of recovery? Or should life support be switched off and his organs donated to others? Continue reading
Book review: Jubilee by Shelley Harris- Sarah P’s pick
The book opens with a brief moment in time, a photo taken in 1977. It was taken at a street party in Buckinghamshire, celebrating the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. There is party food, Coronation chicken, Union Jacks and new clothes. In the middle of the photo is a 12 year old Indian boy, Satish. The photo becomes famous and a symbol of the time, representing multicultural Britain. Continue reading
The scar- written by Charlotte Moundlic, illustrated by Olivier Tallec
Thanh’s pick
I’m completely stunned: a children book – with a blue sticker on the cover, which means a concept book in our library – that begins with: “Mum died this morning…” As far as I know, children’s stories never deals with death, it’s too touchy. So is this a story of a bad dream? I read on, and no, the little boy’s mum is really gone forever. Continue reading
Empire Day- Diane Armstrong
Sarah P’s pick
This book covers a year on a street in Bondi. It is 1948 and the street, as well as Australia, is being transformed by the arrival of refugees from Europe. It starts with bonfires and crackers to celebrate Empire Day. The Australian born families enjoy the communal atmosphere and fireworks while the sounds and smells trigger bad memories for the survivors of war. Continue reading