Saturday, February 27, 2010

March Choices for April Book

Hi Everyone! Jessica, Natalie and myself were talking at lunch today and felt that when it becomes your time to choose the book(s), you don't have to put forth choices. If you are positive about the book that you want everyone to read, then you can pick that one book. Or put up choices. It's up to you. Is everyone okay with that? With that said, I'm putting up 3 choices because I couldn't decide.


Book One:






Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.

I've heard GREAT things about this book.
Book 2
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler
The hilarious new book from the star of Chelsea Lately and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Get ready for big laughs as Chelsea Handler lets loose with more comic personal essays, from growing-up stories of discovering "The Feeling" during a third-grade sleepover and getting screwed by her parents during the Cabbage Patch craze, to grown-up tales of dealing with a sister who's off - and by "off" she means Mormon. Chelsea never lets anyone off the hook, even herself, as she delivers page after page of irreverent humor, biting wit, and deliciously off-kilter entertainment.
If you are at all offended by vulgarity, bad language, etc. this is not the book for you. I watch Chelsea's show and I think she is HILARIOUS; but she is ruthless and has no shame. Should be an easy read, I got through her last 2 books within a couple of days.


Book 3

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis
This tale of two princesses - one beautiful and one unattractive - and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is Lewis’s reworking of the myth of Cupid and Psyche and one of his most enduring works.
I have always wanted to read C.S. Lewis's books. Have you read this one Rani? I know you've read some of his.
So there you have it girls! Get to voting! Poll closes March 7th.

1 comment:

  1. Hmmm, good ones Becky. Tough pick for me! I have not read that C.S. Lewis book, but definitely have been wanting to. I have also never read any of the Chelsea Handler ones, this one sounds like it could be pretty funny. As far as the dog one goes, my girlfriend read it and loved it...

    As far as picking one book for choices, I'm fine with it as long as the person has read it and knows that most everyone will enjoy it, or they have heard lots of good praise about it.

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