Narrativa (Punto de Lectura): Propios y Extranos (Paperback)

from goldiebear

I had a hard time relating to certain topics in the book, but others just seem to hit home. I have never been a big "baby" person personally. So for me, I get bored when that seems to be the topic at the time. But on the other hand, working with immigrant and refugees, I love the story line of th...

from pdebolt

Like most Anne Tyler books, this one has many levels. I think that there is a reason for the stereotypes she presents - most people do not leave their heritage when they immigrate. Perhaps total integration into America was not possible - nor desirable - for the Iranian family. I found it interes...

from co_coyote

My father passed away a couple of weeks ago, after a long illness. I was reading a book about parasitology at the time, and that seemed a little insensitive to take to a funeral. So I looked around for something more appropriate, for something having to do with families and quirky family relation...

from mvanderlin

I've never been a huge fan of Tyler but this book was fine. I can't see raving over it because it never really grabbed me to the point of "I can't wait to pick up my book." I think I'm learning that just slice of life books don't do it for me. However, if you like and enjoy learning more about ce...

from sharlene_w

Two families meet by chance while waiting the arrival of their adopted infants from Korea. They continue to meet each year to celebrate the anniversary of their girls' arrival into their families. I've enjoyed some of her other books more, but an interesting and enjoyable story. She also provides...