The Bitch in the House, Cathi Hanauer
Subtitled (accurately!) "26 Women Tell the Truth About Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage", this assortment of essays sometimes rings home (and sometimes doesn't). It definitely feels well-written and honestly told throughout. I copied out a few passages into my journal, and definitely plan to photocopy a few of the essays and send them on to friends. If you're feeling in the mood for personal exploration around coming-of-30s/40s age stories, this is a collection for you. Recommended.
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Wonder When You'll Miss Me, Amanda Davis
Wow. I devoured this book in a day, while waiting for Beca to give birth. I'd heard good things about it; Heidi had declared it the best book she'd read this year. And yet somehow I was unprepared for how compelling the story was; how it grabbed me and held on. The protaganist is a 16-year-old girl who is sometimes years older than her age, and sometimes years younger. She battles personal demons, and yes, runs away with the circus. There's vivid imagery - I can see so many scenes in my mind. And somehow, Amanda Davis manages to keep the book from turning into a cliché. Add me to the list of people who regret Ms. Davis' death last year. I wonder what she could have done with more time.... Highly recommended.
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