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Janet A. (libraryjancolossal) - Reviews

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The Color of Water : A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
The Color of Water : A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
Author: James McBride
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/25/2014


I read this years ago, and loved it. I recommend it often to people who want to know just what one dedicated mother can do against all odds. It will replace my lost copy.


Edgefielders
Edgefielders
Author: Judith Wright Favor
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/23/2017


The author has brought to life ordinary people who lost everything in the depression. It will cause you to look into your own family histories and try to fill in the blanks. This is 1935 in Troutdale Oregon, outside of Portland where Edgefield exists now as a fine venue, restored with it's vegetable farms, small golf course, swimming, restaurant. The actual rooms in the poor house where Margaret Mary was committed in 1935, complete with historical photos in the hallways. Part of the McMenamins chain in Oregon and Washington. Could very much have been the true story. Newer edition is much better choice, 9781481224901 by Createspace in 2013


A Name of Her Own (Tender Ties Historical Series, 1)
A Name of Her Own (Tender Ties Historical Series, 1)
Author: Jane Kirkpatrick
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/25/2015


Every book of Jane Kirkpatrick gives you a very realistic view of early life in the west, from a woman's viewpoint. This book has lots of early women of the indian culture represented. She is my favorite NW author.


Rediscovering Values
Rediscovering Values
Author: Jim Wallis
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/25/2014


Love Jim Wallis, his books are the best. This is to replace my lost and treasured copy.


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