READS FOR THE ROAD Novels that Inspire, Overwhelm and Impassion By Darci Friesen
THE RED TENT by Anita Diamant A moving and historically important novel that delves into the bonds of women. Target audience: women (some men,
perhaps....the sensitive types!) Published 1997 by Wyatt Books for St Martins Press
In first person narrative, this story is told by Dinah, daughter of Jacob and sister to 11 brothers. Tis is a tale that speaks of a young woman who enters into the secret life that is the red tent. A special place where the women of her tribe commune for menstruation and birth. Te story focuses on the lives of Dinah and her four mothers; the celebration of the bond between mothers, daughters, and women. She learns the significance of the new
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moon, of how to sing the songs of women. Secrets are shared, lives and histories told, the ways of a woman’s world unravelled – all in comfort of the tent. Overcome by many obstacles and faced with the challenges of a new life, she soon finds the importance of all she’d learned each month with her women - her responsibilities as a daughter, a mother and a woman. For, without a daughter, a woman’s story will not live on. Without the security and sisterhood within the red tent, all would be forgotten and lost.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen A glimpse into the nomadic world of the circus: one man’s search for himself. Target audience: everyone! (13+) Published in 2006 by Algonquin Books
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Tis is a story of a young man, faced with the death of his parents and the knowledge that he is now alone – with nothing. Walking away from everything he had ever known, Jacob Jankowski stumbles upon a world of mystery, chaos, intrigue and danger. Immersing himself in this new life, he eventually finds himself, his love for animals and his passion for a woman. Realizing at last, aſter a freak occurrence, what is really important, he finally comes into his own and takes control of his life and his dreams. At times, told by his 90 (or 93) year old self, he recounts the memories and triumphs of his younger days. As an angry, disappointed, sad version of his former self, Jacob once again seeks to find himself. Facing another huge obstacle before him, he uses all of his will, strength and passion – and succeeds – finding that he is once again reborn.
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WHAT IS THE WHAT The Autobiography Of Valentino Achak by Dave Eggers A gripping, horrifying account of genocide, war and survival. Target audience: adult ready only (graphic violence) Published in 2006 by Dave Eggers McSweeney’s San Francisco
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