Loved the book. Harmel's writing is engaging, and the characters are well-developed.
Published in 2020, the novel is set during World War II and folloLoved the book. Harmel's writing is engaging, and the characters are well-developed.
Published in 2020, the novel is set during World War II and follows the story of Eva Traube Abrams, a young Jewish woman who is forced to flee Paris during the German occupation. The narrative weaves between the past and the present, and readers of historical fiction, especially those interested in World War II narratives will love the book. ...more
"Mornings in Jenin" was an eye-opener for me. It is a must-read for those interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as it offers a deeply person"Mornings in Jenin" was an eye-opener for me. It is a must-read for those interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as it offers a deeply personal and human perspective on the enduring struggle for justice and peace in the region. The book is a powerful and moving account of a Palestinian family's experience, spanning several generations. It is beautifully written but was an emotional and challenging read. ...more
Loved, loved, loved the book. It was a much-needed read, helped uplift my spirits and believe in the world and humanity once again. I have highlightedLoved, loved, loved the book. It was a much-needed read, helped uplift my spirits and believe in the world and humanity once again. I have highlighted a lot from the book. Shaing a few snippets here to give the readers an idea of this book.
“Happiness does not fall from the sky; it is in your hands. Happiness comes from inside yourself and from the people you love. And if you are healthy and happy, you are a millionaire.”
“You don’t want to fall in love with a reflection of yourself! A strong partnership is with a man or a woman who is different from you, who challenges you to try new things, to become a better person.”
“If you have the opportunity today, please go home and tell your mother how much you love her. Do this for your mother, and do this for your new friend Eddie who cannot tell it to his mother.”
“I always tell my children, ‘I brought you into this world because I wanted to love you. You owe me nothing but that. All I need from you is your affection and respect.’ This is what I’m proud of – my family is my achievement.”
“There are many things in this world that no amount of money will buy you, and some things priceless beyond measure. Family first, family second, and family at the last.”
I tried reading this book over the weekend. It was a library find. Picked it up because the title was quirky, and the blurb, was quite interesting. 'TI tried reading this book over the weekend. It was a library find. Picked it up because the title was quirky, and the blurb, was quite interesting. 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared' sadly, was just not for me. I gave it a go for 30 pages and put it away after admiring the cover. This is the new Me. Old me would have struggled through the book because I had chosen it to read. Brought it back from the library and so on. Old me was a fool. It's not worth spending time or energy on anything that you are not the least interested in. There are so many books left in the world for me to read. Maybe ditching a book because it didn't suit your taste isn't a sin, after all. ...more
