Of Blood and Fire by Jahanara Imam Title: Of Blood and Fire–The Untold Story of Bangladesh’s War of Independence Author: Jahanara Imam Genre: non-fiction; memoir ISBN: none Length: 107 pages (of 246–unfinished) Published: 1989 Source: public library Rating: 1/5 Challenges/Resolutions: Around the World in 12 Books Challenge (2012) Summary: Of Blood and Fire is the diary of Jahanara Imam, [...]
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Around the World in 12 Books {#2 Bangladesh}
Posted by Kristie on February 28, 2012
http://livethroughbooks.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/around-the-world-in-12-books-2-bangladesh-2/
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business by Dick Van Dyke
“…something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Title: My Lucky Life In and out of Show Business Author: Dick Van Dyke Genre: autobiography/memoir ISBN: 9780307592231 Length: 273 pages Published: 2011 Source: public library Rating: 4/5 Resolutions/Challenges: Memoir/Biography Resolution 2011 Reason for Reading: I had one more spot open for my Memoir/Biography resolution, so I picked [...]
Posted by Kristie on November 3, 2011
http://livethroughbooks.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/my-lucky-life-in-and-out-of-show-business-by-dick-van-dyke/
Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman
Title: Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began Author: Art Spiegelman Genre: biographical/autobiographical graphic novel ISBN: 9780679729778 Length: 126 pages Published: 1986 Source: personal collection Rating: 4.5/5 Resolutions/Challenges: Personal Collection Resolution; Memoir/Biography Resolution Awards: 1992 Pulitzer Prize Reason for Reading: Well, I read Maus I yesterday, so it just made sense to continue Summary: This second volume…moves us from the barracks of [...]
Posted by Kristie on May 9, 2011
http://livethroughbooks.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/maus-ii-and-here-my-troubles-began-by-art-spiegelman/
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman
Title: Maus I: My Father Bleeds History Author: Art Spiegelman Genre: biographical/autobiographical graphic novel ISBN: 9780394747231 Length: 155 pages Published: 1973 Source: personal collection Rating: 5/5 Resolutions/Challenges: Personal Collection Resolution; Memoir Resolution Reason for Reading: I’ve been meaning to read this and Maus II ever since I was in high school, which was at least 5 years ago. I finally [...]
Posted by Kristie on May 8, 2011
http://livethroughbooks.wordpress.com/2011/05/08/maus-i-my-father-bleeds-history-by-art-spiegelman/
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