Because
I have the gift of sabbatical I am committing every day to doing somethings that I really enjoy doing and not
focus solely on work and research. During sabbatical I hope to read at least 40
books that are not related to my research or my writing and represent literature
of the world, both fiction and
nonfiction. I will use this blog to log the books that I read during my year of
sabbatical. I begin today with a couple of books I picked up at a free little library and also one by John Grisham from the Public Library.
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham: Captivating Story of a lawyer to take some really interesting, bizzarre and dangerous cases. Relevant commentary on police brutality and other shenanigans of politicians and our judicial system.
The Whistler by John Grisham: This is a very entertaining story and quick read about an investigation into a corrupt judge, organized crime, thugs and other colorful characters. In typical Grisham style, the book delves into the nuances of the legal system and judicial practices.
The Whistler by John Grisham: This is a very entertaining story and quick read about an investigation into a corrupt judge, organized crime, thugs and other colorful characters. In typical Grisham style, the book delves into the nuances of the legal system and judicial practices.
State of Wonder: Anne Patchett: First
book that I read by Anne Patchett. The
book is a complicated scenario about medical and genetic research in the Amazon
with a pharmaceutical company. I found the description of the Amazon
interesting and exhausting at times. Does give some interesting character
analysis and plot given the times and
what we read in the press, seems credible most of the time. Did not care for the ending of this book and
felt it was not true to the scope of the character analysis.
I am Malala: Malala Yousafzai: like
many I have been intrigued by the incredible work of this young human being
Malala. I can see why this book was it that a bestseller. The beginning of the
book is a lengthy description of the history of the area where she is from in
Pakistan called Swat. Her account of being shot by the Taliban and her inspirational recovery and
determination to continue to advocate for education for women and girls makes
this an incredibly compelling read.
