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A scientist's singular purpose, and its ruinous influence on human relationships, is brilliantly depicted by Margulis. Highly recommended!

Evolutionist and author Lynn Margulis examines the scientific personalities she's known in the course of her profession, considers the love lives of three generations of scientists, and provide stories which would be considered scientific biographies were it not for their added ability to shed insights on interactions between scientific colleagues. The blend of biography and science from an insider holds elements of both and thus provides both real and fictionalized observations - while LUMINOUS FISH may prove a challenge to categorize, it will prove a lively and different pick many a public library holding will wish to acquire.

Once I started, I couldn't put this book down. Vivid, real characters, touching insights into our place in life and time. I can't forget the haunting encounter with Oppenheimer. Great read for anyone interested in the human side of science.

A suite of connected short stories concluding with a memoir of a youthful encounter with J. Robert Oppenheimer, Luminous Fish is the first work of literary fiction published by world-class microbiologist Lynn Margulis. Revolving around the work and love lives of practicing scientists, it's delivered with a punch. Margulis has an accomplished style: these fictions are immediately enjoyable and very well constructed. "Raoul" stands out as pulling together the widest range of narrative gambits. This story follows the scientific life of the shy French Jewish protagonist from his adolescent hazing in Vichy France to his emergence on the international circuit of atmospheric and space science (suggestive of the NASA milieu of Margulis's collaboration with the British atmospheric chemist James Lovelock, originator of Gaia theory). His young American lover Rene takes over the narration midway with a long letter of amorous frustration, from which point Margulis lets these characters with whom we're now intimate have increasingly larger portions of the saying of the story. In each piece singly, and as a connected series, the denouement is deft, brutally efficient, and satisfying.

Scott and Helen Nearing are familiar to many of my post-WWII peers because of their figurehead status in the back-to-the-land movement in the 60s. Their homestead experience as reported in LIVING THE GOOD LIFE provided a blueprint for many city folk who wanted to follow Joni Mitchell's Woodstock admonition to "get back to the land and set my soul free." Scott Nearing's earlier life was far from invisible, however, and in this work he explains his journey from a childhood of conservative privilege to the forefront of pacifist, socialist economic theorizing and activism. Along the way you will relive his public and popular debates with the likes of William Jennings Bryan and H.L. Mencken, his expulsion from teaching at the prestigious Wharton School of Business. (which became and remains a landmark in the struggle for academic freedom), and his federal trial for publication of anti-American opinion (not-guilty). Though Nearing is sometimes disappointingly uncritical of the Soviet and Chinese experiments with socialism, that does not diminish his clear-eyed critique of our own system. In his view, capitalism replaced feudalism over a period of three hundred years, and the system which replaces our current one of "monopoly-capitalism" will be a similarly gradual process. Communism's failures are to be expected, he believes, because they are an early attempt at a reorganization of human endeavor -- and he reminds us of the horrors of early capitalism (slavery, child labor, sweatshops, violent suppression of unions, etc.), as well as the wars fought to make the world safe for capitalism. This is the story of an intentional life, lived by a profound thinker. You will bid goodbye to Nearing either furious, or inspired, but definitely not unmoved. Whither humanity?

Many people try to live keeping their conviction. However it is difficult to keep it and it is even not easy to have a right conviction. Scott Nearing was the sociologist who practiced the right things that he believed and lived all his life as a naturalist. He lived for true convictions. After reading this book, I reflected my past. At least I think, it could be fortunate to have a opportunity to think of our spiritual slackening in the midst of material prosperity. I recommend this autobiography.

Each human being's life is itself of great value and meaning.
And so, life should be lived just as life itself, not as a means for other doctrines or propaganda. No one is expendable.
The author also gives a sharp insight into monetary economy in which we live in. Day after day we are getting subject to the Lord of Money, and money becomes our Lord.
So parodoxically, the more money one make, the more subject to money we get.That's absurd.
This book shares much in common with 'To have or To Be' by Erich Fromm.
The author is a real humanist, who wanted every living being live the life as it deserves. Not being deceived by the illusions that we meet in our daily lives.
I really want to recommend this book to all those who looks upon all living beings as a united One, each not a separate pieces of life against life.

This book gives a person an idea about how the controlling forces in America will supress someone that tries to help the lower classes.

In Nearing's early career he spoke out about child labor, and was hated on by the controlling forces at that time. Only time would tell how right he was. Yet he spent his entire career being shunned away from the universities which he wished to teach at, just because he would not shut up when he cared about something.

The greatest part of this book, to me, was that Nearing talks about "avoiding wealth" and "narrowly avoiding getting rich"... as if it is a disease or something. He never aspired to become rich, in fact he purposely stopped anything of the sort from happening.

Nearing sets an excellent example of someone that tries to help out, never gives up, and cannot be silenced. When he turned 100 he stopped eating and CHOSE to die, believing that he had lived a full life and did not deserve any more of the earth's resources.

Now, if that doesn't make you think, what does.

I also have this book on tape with the Paul Winter Consort and play it often as inspiration. It has been my favorite story for years. I just shared the book with a friend at work and she found it very moving and like me wants to be a person like Elzeard Bouffier. Is it possible?

Several years ago, I read The Man Who Planted Trees and enjoyed it so much that I passed it on to a friend to read. With the release of the 20th Anniversary Edition, I decided this was a book that had to be reread and added to my library as an all-time favorite. My second reading was enjoyed even more than the first. Perhaps the wisdom I have garnered between readings has come to a fuller fruition.

Jean Giono has created a marvelous character in Elzeard Bouffier, a man who found purpose in life by the planting of acorns that grew into magnificent trees. Since he never wandered far from his home, he was able to see the fruits of his labor and the complete revitalization of the landscape around him. It is no wonder that he seldom saw the need for talk. Seeing was both believing and self-fulfilling for him.

The wood engravings by Michael McCurdy add beauty and simple elegance to the story. The picture of Elzeard Bouffier is exactly as Jean Giono portrays him: a kind and gentle soul, filled with peace and contentment with the earth in which he planted and walked upon.

Although this is a book for the ages, for all ages, it finds special relevance for our time. Everyone can benefit from the reading of this little book.

One can read this book in less than an hour. That hour can be an exquisite calming experience, and one that talks about alternative ways of achieving satisfaction, while contributing to the place where he lives. It's not really a Johnny Appleseed book, even though it is about planting trees. Rather, it is about contributing to the health of the Earth, while contributing to the health of the individual.

I think the publisher wrote the perfect review for this book. It is a book about planting seeds and the seeds of life and what can happen when we give in the most humane, natural way. When nature and the human spirit work as one. The illustrations are a beautiful compliment to the writer. It makes a perfect gift and will inspire those who read it.

This is one of Farwell's earliest works. I think I have read everything he has written and I am always amazed at the high quality and readability. This book is about Henry M. Stanley, and Africa through his eyes. Farwell refuses to allow modern prejudices to enter into the story. Stanley is unique - emotionless yet idealistic, shy yet driven. Read this book not only to find out about the man, but for the incredible adventures. For an excellent 1 volume history of African exploration, read Africa Explored by Christopher Hibbert.

Is this kind of man even made anymore?!

I just finished reading this a second time (last was 1998), and it amazed me even more this time around.

If you ever think you've gotten into a tough situation, read about HMS & realize that, in fact, your situation is really quite trivial.

Excellent biography of Stanley, who had an incredible life. He was illegitimate, abandoned by his mother, put into a work-house, and had an all-round awful childhood until meeting the kindly fellow in America who adopted him. But the meat of the book is Stanley's three major trips in Africa: to find Livingstone, to explore and continue Livingstone's work, and to relieve Emin Pasha. Each involves amazing hardships and adventures and Farwell does a wonderful job of giving lots of detail and colour as he relates these exciting trips. Worth reading by anyone who has an interest in Burton but isn't sure what to turn to next.

Henry M. Stanley was the first human to cross equatorial Africa. And he did it roughly four times, fighting beast, insects, disease and the most violent, primitive peoples ever encountered by an explorer. This account of his entire life is fascinating: raised in a Scottish orphanage, adopted by a New Orleans merchant, fought in the Civil War on the side of the South, journalist and -- all training for the hardships of his true calling -- explorer. On his first trip he finds Stanley to deliver the famous quote -- two more trips each more astounding than the preceding are to follow. He retires as a hero of the British exploration community. This book is a gem, well written by an author who rightly reveres deeply his subject. This is a must read for anyone who enjoyed "Undaunted Courage." Stanley is 20 Lewis and Clark's rolled into one man. Maps are good for a paperback.

I'm a fan of musician Adam Green, who is the son of the book's authors. I was on his website where it said "Adam's parents wrote a book together" with a link. So I click on it, and it turns out to be for headaches. I've gotten migranes ever since I as little (and I guess all of my loud music doesn't help). I ended up checking it out from the library and learned a lot about "managing my headaches."

Dr. Mark Green treated me for migraines for about five years until I moved out of the area which made it very difficult to keep him as my neurologist (how sad for me!!). This book is written in the same style as how he manages his patients - nothing is set is stone, he is very aware of the many nuances of migraine as well as nuances of each patient's physiology, and he is always at the cutting edge of technology. I recommend this book, and Dr. Mark Green, highly. (Since I never was treated by his wife, Dr. Leah Green, I cannot offer the same comments, but would presume that her level of excellence matches her husband's)

"Managing Your Headaches" is so readable, it's hard to believe the authors have explained more about headaches than a medical text.

The Doctors Mark and Leah Green have zeroed in and written a compelling work aimed at those of us who suffer migraine headaches. It is enormously informative, helpful, intuitive,and accurate. The book is also a very good read, and when you finish reading it you know that you really can manage your headache and not suffer needlessly. Thank you, Dr. Green. Thank you, Dr. Green.

This is a fun book, with cute pictures, and a wry sense of humor seen throughout. Buy this as a gift for the guy who is coming out...or for the guy who is long out....or just for anyone who enjoys gay humor.

This is a little 6" X 6" case-bound book that I bought for myself and now plan on giving as gifts to all my friends. Every gay household should have one on display. What with all the erotic colored drawings that reminded me of Tom of Finland's work, this is a sexy little book. Each letter of the alphabet from A-Z holds the key to hot and funny scenes of gay sex. Maurice Vellekoop is a wonderful artist and has written very funny lines here. I really enjoyed this book. My advise is to get your copy now before you forget & or it goes out of print.

I found this book on holiday in San Francisco, and loved it so much I brought back to the UK for a friend. It's a great book with good drawings.

I got this book when I babysitted my friend's pets. I loved that book! It is so cute and farout! Many friends of mine LOVED it and wanted to buy them! Seem that Amazon is only place that I could be able to find this little book. I tried many stores, no luck!

Warren is a master with words. The quality of the writing will keep you glued to the book until the very last page. This complicated tale of love gone bad is truly gripping. This book is no Jackie Collins or Harlequin Romance - it's REALLY REALLY GOOD.

There is no author who can so exquisitely capture the elements of small southern towns as well as Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989). Years ago I read "All The Kings Men" and considered it the best book I had ever read. I've always meant to read more of his novels and recently picked up this 1971 "Meet Me in the Green Glen" in a used book store. Well, I started reading it about 7 p.m. last night, and couldn't put it down until it was finished at about midnight. It's rare that a book grabs my attention this way. It's times like this when I am reminded of the pure joy of reading.

This novel is set in the 1950s in rural Tennessee. It's a sad story with an overcast of melancholy throughout. This author is a master of the use of words though and I was constantly reminded that he made his name in literature as a poet. The main character is Cassie Spottwood. She's 42 years old and lives on a run-down farm where she has been nursing her paralyzed husband for the past 12 years. But then a young Italian man comes walking down the road. He's 24-year old Angelo Passeto who has his own problems to escape. He happens to be an ex-convict and needs a place to disappear to. Soon he fixing things and bringing life to the farm. And, naturally, as always in stories like this these two lonely people get involved in a romance. But the story not as simple as that. Eventually there is a murder and a trial. How it all plays out is the crux of the story.

The author uses the perfect details to set the time and the place. I felt I was actually going back in time and living the lives of these people. There's also a lawyer who has plans on running for office, a neighbor who once hoped to marry Cassie and a negro woman and her daughter who was fathered by Cassie's husband. Each character is brought to life through descriptions, through dialogue and through the situations the author sets them in. It's like a great big spider web as everyone in the town has memories and relations with everyone else. There are no real secrets although there is much that is unsaid. Little by little the author drew me into this world. It was not a pleasant world. But it was so well done that I was captivated by his use of words and the seemingly simple but yet complex plot which brings out the nuances of moral choices that constantly have to be made.

This book might not be for everyone, but I loved it and highly recommend it.

This is a riveting murder mystery/love story that keeps the reader guessing "who done it" even after the last page is read. A stranger (Angelo Passetto), an ex-con, comes to the small Southern town of Parkerton, where he becomes involved with Cassie Spottwood. Also "involved" with Cassie, though more in his imagination than in reality, is Murray Guilfort, her friend and "caretaker" since Cassie's husband Sunderland is bedridden and unable to oversee the farm they operate. One day Sunderland is murdered. Angelo is captured after leaving town, tried, convicted, and executed. But is he the real murderer? Both Cassie and Murray had motivation and means to commit the crime. Warren refuses to show his cards in the book. It's a most compelling story and is more than just a murder mystery: Warren delves deeply into the characters he created, especially Cassie, who is one of his most fascinating characters in all his novels. An intelligent, entertaining book, certainly worth checking out.

This is a very good book, and the writing, particularily in the final chapters, is heartbreaking. The narrative arch is a little disjointed, though.

Warren's Flood or The Cave are much more powerful.

This is a good introduction, although it does not offer a lot more than the introduction by Howard Hibbard. I prefer it to the one by Linda Murray in the World of Art-series. The book by Hughes offers a more balanced view on the works it describes, in the way that it usually gives several opinions of other writers, then sometimes gives a preference for one opinion in particular, but also sometimes states that there is simply not enough evidence to substantiate the views of other writers. Therefore it is a pity that Hughes does not always substantiate his own views, he doesn't tell us why a particular view is better than another.
Nevertheless the book is full of interesting information and easy to read.

Firstly, I was thoughroughly impressed by the quality of this little book. The layout of the pages, the quality of the paper, everything. I'm glad to report that the content matches its presentation: Very clean, clear text featuring an unbiased look at Michelangelo's life. The book often cites former biographers (specifically Vasari and Condivi) and more often than not, it tries to find the right history. Very good illustrations of his more famous artwork as well as some drawings. Excellent!

You know how rare that is! But this book is one you don't want to put down. It is so well written, educational, and has so many great illustrations. I enjoyed it a lot.

Hughes gives a lot of info in a short book, and paints a very well balanced idea of Michelangelo the man. I felt bad for
Buonaratti after reading this. He truly was a miserable man, yet his committment to his art was never diminished for a moment. In the end the story of his life is inspiring and humbling. Inspiring because it proves what man can acheive, humbling in the sacrifices that were made in order to fulfill his destiny as one of the great geniuses to have ever lived.

The "Modern King James Version" (MKJV) is a lesser-known Bible version. It is an updating of the "King James Version." Jay P. Green, the translator of the "Literal Translation of the Bible" (LITV), also translated the MKJV. The press release for the MKJV says, "... it is the grand old version in the English of today-period!"

It is true that the MKJV updates the archaic language of the KJV, but the MKJV does make other changes as well. However, these changes tend towards making the text more literal than the KJV, and the MKJV is easier to read than the KJV. So as compared to the KJV, it is an improvement. But as compared to the "New King James Version," I'm not so sure.

I have been using the NKJV as my primary Bible for years. The MKJV is somewhat more accurate than the NKJV. But the difference is not that great. And the MKJV is also somewhat more difficult to read. So I see no reason to switch to it. So I will probably stick with my practice of using the NKJV as my primary Bible and Green's LITV as my secondary Bible.

But having said that, the MKJV is a very good Bible version. It is very accurate and is based on what I believe to be a very good Greek text, the "Textus Receptus." So the NMKJV is very reliable and is worth checking out.

I discuss the versions mentioned above in much more detail, along with about 30 other versions of the Bible, in my book "Differences Between Bible Versions."

...The Modern King James Version is what it says; an update of the King James translation that adheres to modern English, but more importantly, even more strictly to the original languages than the KJV. Specifically:

#1) Archaic language has been replaced by present usage (few currently know what "trow", "wot", etc. mean.)

#2) Some words have changed in meaning since the early 17th century. For example, "conversation" no longer means "conduct or behavior" and "let" no longer means "to hinder". Modern usage is now reflected.

#3) 1611 sentence & word formation were different than now. While "you" had recently come into use, "thee", "thou", "thy" were still common. These currently hinder modern understanding and have been replaced in the MKJV.

#4) Some KJV translations were inadequate, as recognized subsequently. Stricter translations that have been suggested over the centuries, based on the original language, are substituted. This is done on a word-for-word basis with the original and can be verified with a Hebrew/Greek lexicon dictionary. No change has been made without referring to the original Greek or Hebrew.

#5) In spots where the KJV paraphrased, the original text has been restored.

The Modern King James Version should be the version of choice for all Christians. Also recommended are the "Literal Translation" (total emphasis on literal translation at the expense of occasional grammatical complexities) and the "Interlinear Version", by the same publisher, in which the original language text is shown with word-for-word translation underneath, the literal English translation at the side, all keyed to Strong's concordance so you can follow along and see the decisions the translator made. No Christian should be without these three Bibles...

only draw back is the limited funding at Sov. Grace...I have loved this version for a long time and am having a very difficult time finding copies for loved ones.

Excellent translation of archaic English wording, while staying true to the Received Text. For anyone who loves the KJV, but is disappointed in the NKJV, this bible is a great addition to your library. I also use the companion, "Literal Translation" also from Sovereign Grace Publishers.

I love reading the facsimile of the Geneva Bible, even though the print is so unusual, but when it comes to reading along in church, or reading with others, I am most comfortable with the MKJV. If your church uses KJV, you can follow along without any difficulty.

Let's hope more are printed soon!

Finally, a reliable english translation without the words: thy, didst, lest, etc.." Great Book for readers not used to reading literature in the old english language format. It is without too much footnotes and references to other text. It is highly recommended.

Mourning Redemption captures a segment of American history with wit, charm, drama and love. This story is as raw as an abusive husband and father, as frightening as the Black Maria bearing her injured, dead and dying coal miners to their families for a final farewell and as tender as young love and a stolen kiss.

From the moment I turned the first page of this marvelous novel, I was drawn into the story of the Evans family, as they crossed the Atlantic to settle in New Salem, a coal mining town in southwest Pennsylvania. Here, the miners are but cogs in the coal mining "machine", endlessly yoked to soaring credit at the company store, poor housing and food and lives filled with hard work, black coal dust and ever present danger. The only chance many have of breaking the vicious cycle lies in the grave and any stolen moments of joy in the interim seem as precious and rare as gemstones.

I was drawn into the forbidden love of "bad boy" Orville Jenkins and Kelly Hennessy, which tugged at my heart strings as a pregnant Kelly was sent packing to Michigan to have her child. As the world goes mad in the midst of the Great War, Orville is filled with dreams of being united with his love and their young son, Morgan, but Kelly dies while he is still overseas and Orville passes on as well, leaving poor Morgan a young orphan. Morgan's return to New Salem on Geraint Evans' broad shoulders heals many wounds, proving to all the resilience of life itself. Despite the incredible struggle and numerous setbacks, life is indeed to be treasured, savored like fine wine and renewed in the eyes of the very young. Like the boys of New Salem, may we swing life's bat with all of our might and grin with delight at every home run. This book is a triumph.

This book has done something that no other book has ever done for me, made me truly interested in history and anxious to read more. To be perfectly honest this is a subject I am usually not very interested in. Fortunately I was provided this book by a great publishing group -Triad. I knew that it was on my to be read pile, and because it isn't very long thought I would pick it up and "get it over with". Wow, how judgemental can I be, right? Well, thank you Sharon M. Clarke and Vern Firestone for making me see that I literally can't judge a book by it's cover.

To say that being a coal miner is a dangerous job would be an understatement - each year there are over 93 deaths and thousands of injuries. Sharon M. Clarke has written a wonderful story which uses mining as a backdrop for some extraordinary characters, and leads you on a journey that will tug on your heartstrings. It is not one you are soon to forget.

The Evans family have nothing holding them back after Mari loses her
mother, and Rhodri's job at the mine is rendered redundant. They decide that now is as good a time as any to start over, and what better place than America. So they pack a few items and board a ship with their 3 young boys.

Once here they decide that New York is not for them and they settle in New Salem, PA. It is a mining town, which is ok with the Evans' as this is the life that they are accustomed to. Unfortunately, working in the mines was similar to slavery - you arrived here with nothing and the mine set you up with a place to live and the essentials, but you used credit that the mine set up. It became almost impossible to get ahead so you became trapped in a very dangerous and very hard life.

The sorrow that this book exudes is overwhelming at times. I think what makes it so is the fact that this is how people lived their lives. The author has an uncanny ability to weave historical elements into the story, and really make you feel as if you understand what the individuals were going through. Starting with the sinking of the Titanic and the effect that it has on Mari's neighbor and best friend Catherine, to the effects of a heartbreaking loss due to Anthrax, and what emotions are evoked when the oldest boy enlists in the military to fight in WWI.

This story encompasses so much history and brings it to light in such a fantastic way, it was truly a page turner. Many people today, myself included, are not aware of the hardships that these people went through just to survive daily - the children received a knitted scarf and an orange for Christmas gifts and were THRILLED - can you imagine that happening today?

This may be the story of just one family, but we all should be able to read this and see what are ancestors did in order to provide us with the way of living most of us are accustomed to - I am hopeful this will make some of us take stock in our lives and do things that will leave a lasting impact on
our descendents.

I don't give out 5 stars on a book lightly - it doesn't mean that I didn't like the book, in fact I love a lot of books that I only give 4 stars to. It takes a special book to earn 5 stars, and this one has done it. Thanks to Sharon M. Clarke, and hope to read more by you soon!


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Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (2/07)

"Mourning Redemption" places the reader in the lives of a Welsh immigrant family, immediately bringing you in as "one of them" as you follow their lives. Triumphs and misery, happiness and fear, all a part of every day living are brought to you through the pages of this wonderfully written book.

The Evan's family begins their trek to a new world in the early 1900's when the father, Rhodri, makes the decision that it is time to leave their homeland. After his wife, Mari, has experienced many tragedies, the last being the death of her last surviving parent he realizes that even if she doesn't think it's necessary perhaps it's time to move on. He loses his job as a miner, giving them nothing to hold onto but each other and the decision is made to follow suit of many others of those days and go to America.

The family moves to a small mining town in Pennsylvania, where they quickly blend in with other immigrant families and settle into a life of normality. The author takes you through the many happenings of the days, from the sinking of the Titanic and how it affects the family and family friends to the World War, by weaving the bits and pieces of history throughout the storyline. Making you feel as though you are a part of their life, you rejoice in their small wonders and cry with them at their disasters. You realize the astounding difference that one family made in our world, making you realize that perhaps you too have made a difference.

My favorite aspect of the story is a young man named Orville who is basically an outcast to the small town, as both parents are simply nothing more than worthless drunkards. Orville gets just one taste of how a family truly should be when asked to stay for dinner with the Evans family and this one encounter remains with him for the rest of his life. To see how it truly changed the direction of this young man's life, creating a war hero and true gentleman by just this single encounter speaks louder than anything.

Touching, dramatic, simplistic and amazing, the author takes you through a passage of time when the world was constantly changing. Touched by the characters that she creates, so true to life and authentic, you will forever remember the story of the Evans family and the world around them. Absolutely one of the best books I've read in a long time. "Mourning Redemption" is one of those books that just goes along smoothly until you find yourself turning to the last page and thinking "Oh, I want more!"

Sharon M. Clarke has written a story of Welsh immigrants that reminds me of 'How Green Was My Valley' - and that is high praise indeed.
It is a beautiful epic novel that brings us on the journey of the Evans family - Rhodri, his wife, Mari, and their children. Clarke gives us vivid pictures of their journey to America and their experiences in a new country.
The Evans settle in New Salem, PA. It is a mining town. If you had no education and had a family, and wanted to eat, you had two choices - work at the coal mines, or steel mills.
In this area, mining was king. You worked in the mines, they owned you.
You owed them for your housing, the tools you used, the store you got your food from, etc. - By the time they deduct all costs, sometimes you only had pennies for your pay. A hard life.
Mourning follows the events of its time - the Virginia Mine Wars, the sinking of the Titanic, the unrest in Europe, and subsequent start (and horror) of WWI - and Geraint, the oldest of the Evans children's participation in the war.
Clarke also shows us the terror that the Spanish Flu caused - that pandemic claimed millions of lives around the world - including America, and it very poignant given the threats of flu pandemics today.
The scope of this book is amazing.
For those of us who are descendants of immigrants during this time of the early 1900's, this book will touch your heart. It is a story of love, conflict, history and redemption, and it is not to be missed.