Book Review!

I need to take a break from Vacation Photos and share something that I've loved! It has been a very long time since I've read a book. Sadly, I read to the boys every night, but find myself wasting hours on the internet or in front of the television! So, with 4 long flights and some time on my hands on vacation, I read three books! 

Let me preface this by saying- I haven't written a book review since high school and even then, I was forced to do it! I know I won't do these justice, but the last one, especially, is definitely worth reading!

First, there is my always favorite, easy to read, author- Nicholas Sparks. I usually read his books as soon as they come out, but this one has been waiting over a year for me. It was true to his style and a good fast read. I always feel like I'm watching a movie while I read his books. It's the story of a woman who is hiding from a past life and struggling to start a new one. It's got love, suspense, romance, and is probably going to me a movie someday (just like his other books!)

Next, came Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua. It is an autobiography of a chinese-american mom who describes her ways of raising her two daughters. Oh My Gosh! If you want to feel a little better about your parenting approach, you should read this! I was really amazed at how much she shared and the struggles they had. Not my favorite book, but pretty good nonetheless.

Lastly, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This is by far the best book I've ever read. It's over 500 pages and I couldn't put it down. I read it in record time and every night I am sad that I'm done with it. It's a story of a young girl who lives in a poor neighborhood in Munich, Germany during the reign of Hitler. She doesn't have much, but her most prized possessions are her books, many stolen, some gifted to her. I've always enjoyed books (fiction and non-fiction) that covered this era in history. I really enjoyed the perspective from which he wrote this book. A fresh look at the struggle of the Jews and the Germans who didn't really buy into Hitler's propoganda. All in all, I was really sad when I finished the book. I know it will be on my "favorites list" for a long time to come.