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Wales: History of a Nation, David Ross
History

Wales: History of a Nation, David Ross

Posted on 15 March 2015 by katenich • 2 Comments

Well, this book does exactly what it says on the tin.  It is a workmanlike job, but for me it lacks the enthusiasm I look for in a great history book.  There is little joy here in the interesting quirks and tidbits of life that make history so interesting, and consequently, it was a bit … Continue reading →

Mister Pip, Lloyd Jones
Fiction

Mister Pip, Lloyd Jones

Posted on 28 February 2015 by katenich • 13 Comments

This book left me with a lingering sense of loss and a burning desire to read Great Expectations. This is a book about the power of stories and the way great stories help us to understand the world.  It is also about what makes people part of a community, and how communities behave when they … Continue reading →

Emma’s War, Deborah Scroggins
History

Emma’s War, Deborah Scroggins

Posted on 7 February 2015 by katenich • 2 Comments

A few years ago, my parents (in a fit of madness) moved to South Sudan. They were going to spend two years working in the local government education department of a South Sudanese town called Rumbek. When they went, they left me with this book which they said provided a great overview of the history … Continue reading →

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