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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Posted by Leisa Watkins On February - 26 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS
A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini, is the perfect book to read if you are feeling sorry for yourself. You’ll quickly be grateful for what you do have. The story, set in Afghanistan, chronicles the lives of Miriam and Laila, two women whose intertwined lives are forced upon them. Miriam’s childhood isn’t an easy one.  Because she is an illegitimate daughter she is forced to live on the outskirts of Herat, in a small hut.  Her mother, and provider, has a terrible view of life due to the circumstances she finds herself in. Her father lives in town with his wives, ...

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The Child Who Could Not Read

Posted by Leisa Watkins On February - 13 - 2009 6 COMMENTS
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His mom grew more and more impatient and tried pulling him away several times. Finally she grabbed his arm and successfully pulled him away. The child was pleading for a book. “Please mom, just one book,” he said.

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Word of Mouth Marketing by Andy Sernovitz

Posted by Leisa Watkins On February - 8 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

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