Rescue

I began this book early Christmas Eve morning.  I woke up and just oculdn't sleep and I was mad about this because I had worked so hard to get everything done ahead of time -- and sleeping in would have been ever so nice.  But I started this book and was completely sucked in.  It was good, but I rolled my eyes a couple of times at certain events -- highly unlikely, especially considering that the novel is set in a small Vermont community.  I read it throughout the day, between popping in a pork loin roast and making beds and lighting candles -- you know, the traditional Christmas Eve drib drab that needs to be accomplished.  I was exactly 95 percent finished with the book (kindle) when Jame popped in to surprise us all.  I finished it after I went to bed.  I recommend it!

Shantaram

LISA: This was one hell of a long book at almost 1,000 pages, but I enjoyed every one of them. I did get a little crazed at the fact that weeks were passing and I was still reading the SAME book -- but it held my interest the entire time. What is so interesting is that it is based (loosely, but if you do some research on the author you realize he might just have to say that because everything he does in it is illegal!) on his own life, which is downright crazy. I would highly recommend it if you want to delve into a book that will bring you to another world (India) and give you insight on a different culture of people.

HALLIE: I absolutely loved loved loved this book. It was incredible being able to live the story of this man, forced to leave behind his complete first life and begin a new one in a new country while still learning to deal with the kind of person he is himself. There were some parts where I did get semi stuck and think wow this book is LONG but overall I loved every minute of it and would reccommend this to any person who enjoys reading about a culture that can't truly be understood until you live it. He was a great writer adn it actually made me want to go visit India!

Outliers

I loved this book -- it really has some interesting information about what success is and how it is achieved.  Being in the right place at the right time (luck, fate?) time of birth ... really have much more to do with it than outright determination.  Which makes sense.  I recommend this book to everyone.  You will totally enjoy it.

I read this over a year ago and the part that really stuck with me was the hockey players. SO much plays into what becomes of our lives and although we all have choices along the way...this was a great book to make you think!!