David Burroughs is in jail, five years into his sentence for killing his son. He maintains that he did not do it but no one believes him. One day, in the middle of his bleak jail life, his sister in law Rachel visits him. She shows him a picture she found recently which she is... Continue Reading →
I read this book after listening to an interview of Johann Hari on TV. I could certainly relate to this situation he was describing about being unable to focus, hooked to the phone, and jumping from one thing to another.I learned a lot in that book and the author has for sure covered a lot... Continue Reading →
Nous sommes en 1920. Iris Woodmore est une jeune journaliste chargée par son éditeur de couvrir les élections législatives locales. Trois candidats se présentent dont deux femmes, une situation très inhabituelle pour l'époque. Iris est très sensible au combat que mènent les femmes pour leurs droits et leur influence car sa mère, Violet, était suffragette... Continue Reading →
This is a great book. It starts by being pleasing to the eye, with lovely bright colours and graphics.It is very informative too, thanks to a round the world tour of everything curry. The book covers the various regions of the world and looks at how culture and history have shaped these countries' relation to... Continue Reading →
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