Last Lovers
Absolutely my favorite!! :) If you have't read Wharton yet this book is the perfect one to start with. it can be shocking especially when you read the love scenes as the main character, a young artist falls in love with an elderly blind woman. Those emotions, however, are beautifully painted here, the book or the love scene description aren't tasteless- as some say. Don't believe them! The story is tender, nicely written (it's Wharton's-his-only-style), but not only. It's not just another love story, it gives you a broader perspective on relationship where boundaries does not exist, nor age nor cultural. it is beautiful. High recommendation, fiver stars !
Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films, the Movies, and Moviemaking (Vintage)
Great book for movie lovers :) The book is an excellent compilation of Allen's chats, films, photos. Moreover, you can learn more about him as the questions were asked at different moments and time of his life. I think, paradoxically that this is one of the best piece of art by Woody Allen. The author must have spent hours and hours interviewing Woody Allen and now we have a great insight into world best director's life. Great :)
Mehndi : The Timeless Art of Henna Painting
Great how-to-do-it and learn-some-history book. I'm kind of interested in this henna art and i thought why not to learn how to do it? So I did and this book helped a lot. The book also helps to find proper henna sellers, the powder is of really good quality. But it gives also some deeper insight in the issue, henna is not just a body painting. It's more symbolic, also in the religious aspect, and it's great to get to know more about this mystic art practiced by women all over the world. If you're interested in henna painting or you would like to try it, you need to read this book. Hight four stars recommendation!
Mary Engelbreit Decorating Ideas: Projects to Make for Indoors and Out
It's really a nice book for everyone who is tight with money. It has numerous ideas how to do beautiful and practical things from scratch, we may do everything from every available material: from fabric, clay, flowers to rock! The pictures made by an author are also helpful and gives you some idea like a given thing should look like. I really enjoy things made by yourself, it is also a great gift-book or a way of spending time with children. If you like handcraft this book is definitely for you. Very nice.
The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America
Excellent, it makes both the history and language interesting. Bryson goes on a trip following the traces of English language and history of America. Someone would say- why, what for and how can it be interesting? Well, Bill Bryson can make each topic amusing, funny and compelling. As i'm not really fond of history books , I'm really fond of Bryson! I love his way of writing and a presentation of a subject in a giving manner, mainly with humor and laugh. But it's not only entertaining, it's also informative. It provides readers with a huge amount of knowledge, and Bryson in some issues go even deeper. Really nice concept, style. I'm not objective as I simply love this author :)
Shop, Save, Share
Everybody knows how hard it is to save money, especially if you have children and your bills are just getting bigger and bigger. Well, this book is an answer. I was really surprise, telling the truth. I gripped the book without having a bit set, but then i was totally surprised that it really works and how easy it is to have more money in your wallet! Ellie Kay's book gives you easy and very practical tips and ideas where and how to buy in order to save money. It's brilliant! It is reader-friendly, the language is funny and witty. And by reading your book you can really feel that you can improve your family's finances. Now you mustn't be afraid of shopping; just read it, go to shops and save. Simple as that. It definitely works for me! High four stars.
Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl - A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
Well. I' ve heard a lot about this book and I read many pro and cons. That's why i decided to read it myself. Well, I must say that there is some interesting remarks about relationships and how women should behave in it. It is true that some girls just get immersed in to their partner's life and simply lose their own. It's well written self-help book, however, not for me. That's why I give it only two stars, it simply doesn't correspond to me.
Birdy
The book starts with a picture of a main character, Birdy, sitting in the military mental hospital . He is introverted, eccentric , reserved, obsessed with birds and full of dreams about flying and being free. Birdy's doctor, having not a clue about main character's thoughts, asks Birdy's friend Al for help to get Birdy 'down' to the reality. Then we know more about their common childhood and their adventures. We get to know an abusive Al's family and Birdy's obsession with birds. The scenes with canaries are are absolutely amazing. You may actually perceive them as humans or yourself as a bird!! This is just brilliant. Wharton is excellent as always. His way of describing reality is emotional, sensual and touching. If you haven't read anything by Wharton you may start with this one. Strong four stars from me.
Parents Who Think Too Much: Why We Do It, How To Stop
If you think that reading books is entertaining, interesting, funny and gives a lot of joy and you want to pass those feeling to your child/children yo have to read this one!! You'll learn from it how to make books and the whole reading process attractive to children. There are also some games propositions and storytelling, tips how to avoid book-based boredom and how to find a perfect and safe place on the Web in order to enhance the idea of reading in you child's mind. Really nice book, well written, simple and easy suggestions are always the best. It is the best resource not only for parents but also for teachers and carers who work with children and want to develop their and children's skills.
