Slow Readers Book Review: Half Broke Horses

My CS3 Software stopped working over the weekend.....of course in the middle of some major graphic design projects...It may be an interesting week. So in case my blogging is choppy and inconsistent...you know why! :D

I FINISHED THE BOOK! Remember how I told you about Slow Readers here? So glad I joined the group, because it has gotten me reading again. I am making the time to do something I love. Our first book was an incredible read...

I was sucked in right away.... The opening scene is set by a flash flood that threatens to take the lives of three young siblings. The oldest,  Lily Casey Smith, with her wit, smarts, and fearless demeanor directs them all to safety. The chapter follows with many more incredulous scenes and stories re-told by Jeannette Walls, the true blood grand-daughter of Lily Casey Smith. Jeannette Walls tells the story in the voice of her grandmother, and captures the details and essence of the era. Set in the early 1900's, Jeannette reveals the character of a young girl whose courage and gumption get her through the brutal hardships and surprising circumstances of her life.


This character's life humbles you to no end, and makes you appreciate the luxuries that American women are allowed in today's time. Lily's spirit and humor is contagious, and this NY Times Best-Seller has you wanting to know more when the book ends. The short two-five page chapters also make it easy for you to pick up where you left off. 


This book was an adventure that takes you into an era when people fought hard for what was theirs, valued the land and all things God provided through it, and didn't take anything for granted. When I was finished I felt like I had learned from Lily's mistakes and victories throughout her life:)

photo via Jamwithsand

I hope you get the chance to read this! And if you are part of Slow Readers, can't wait to read your review! What book are you reading now??

                 

Tuesday News: Slow Readers Book Club

So I decided to do a little switch between Tuesday and Thursday's topics:) 

Wanted to share something fun and exciting! 

Diana  and Gabbi came up with the fabulous idea of a book club! And as you already know this was one of my resolutions for the new year! So I am all onboard. I am a bookworm at heart and just don't make the time for it so I know this will keep me focused. The book club is entitled, "Slow Readers" based off of the Slow Movement , "a cultural shift toward slowing down life's pace."

Great thing is, ANYONE can participate! AND you have TWO MONTHS to finish reading the book! The first book chosen is Half Broke Horses. The synopsis totally drew me in. You can check it out at your local library, buy it on amazon at a discount, or support Better World Books! 

~If you are looking for some good reads, and would like to be a part of this exciting venture please email me  or leave a comment with your email address to be put on the mailing list! If you have a blog, grab a button from here, and link it to the blog post you write about Slow Readers Book Club. 

~Here are a few fabulous people already on board!:

Our City Lights 

FelinoFelice 

DownandOutChic 

A Girl and Her Blog 

Much Love 

Through the Looking Glass 

Hope you will join us! Have a wonderful Tuesday!