Run – Ann Patchett
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December 27, 2007

Run – Ann PatchettThis was a great story! Since the death of their mother, Tip and Teddy have been raised by their loving yet ambitious father. After an accident that involves one of the sons, a stranger and her child, their lives will be changed forever. This story is full of secrets, duty, responsibility and the lengths we will go to protect our children.
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Kabul Beauty School – Deborah Rodriguez
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December 18, 2007

Kabul Beauty School – Deborah RodriguezI could not put this book down. This is a true story about a woman, who is a mother of two and a hairdresser that realizes she want and needs more in her life. She goes to Kabul to volunteer and feels she has “come home.”  She comes up with the idea to open a Beauty School to help the women of Afghanistan change their lives.  This is no easy feat and with lots of help she realizes this dream. On the way she meets wonderful women and gets married to an Afghan man. Her journey is fascinating and getting a glimpse into the daily life of an American dealing with the cultural differences, the customs, and living in a war torn community makes for interesting reading.
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The Last Summer (of You and Me) – Ann Brashares
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December 7, 2007

The Last Summer (of You and Me)Loved this book. IT is a story about two sisters in their 20’s and their best friend Paul. They spent their childhood years at their summer beach homes on Fire Island and it is about this triangular relationship between the 3 of them.  Their final summer at the beach brings tremendous change when a long standing attraction, serious illness and secrets all collide and change their lives forever.
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