BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Pianist (2002) in Movies
Feb 21, 2018 (Updated Feb 21, 2018)
The movie follows a Polish Jewish man's Journey through Warsaw during World War II and all the horrors he not only witnessed but survived. The whole movie is just so raw and Adrian Brody' s performance is just so heart-wrenchingly beautiful that I felt like I've been through everything he's been through and by the end I found myself so shaken I had to take a few minutes just to calm myself down.
Nature's Treasurehouse: A History of the Natural History Museum
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The Natural History Museum in London has long been a favourite destination for millions every year,...
Lindsay (1812 KP) rated Mending Fences (The Deacon's Family #1) in Books
Mar 8, 2019
He is mentioned in the “The Queting” in the Bishop series. This book is mostly about Luke and him making amends. Though we meet someone new named Issy? Luke seem to want to be friends with this girl that at windmill farm.
There seems to be a story behind Issy and we get her side and Luke's. Will Luke be able to help Issy? What is really behind Issy and her looking for her mother? I can say you will be surprised to find out how David and his family and Amos Lapp stories or past are connected. There seems to be mystery to Chris and Jenny Yoder.
We follow Luke on his journey though this book. I really think this is book about redemption and learning to trust god. Will Issy and Luke get together? We see Fern and Amo's health and their lives and how they add other trouble children to stay with them.
Contre Jour HD
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A Brief History of the Spanish Language
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Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading...
Vanishing Ireland: Recollections of Our Changing Times
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In Vanishing Ireland: Recollections of our Changing Times, award-winning photographer James Fennell...
Beyond the Consequences (Consequences, #5)
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From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes more of the suspenseful romantic thriller...
Kristi Maurer (16 KP) rated The Night Tiger in Books
Jan 20, 2019
Ji Lin’s family has dark secrets that force her to protect them by any means possible. Though she is apprenticed as a dressmaker as approved by her family; she secretly works at a dance hall to pay off her mother’s gambling debts in hopes of protecting her from her abusive stepfather. Ji Lin desires more not only in the aspect of a career, but also in a relationship that is forbidden by her parents.
Ren is an orphan who has been taken in by a local doctor. He learns many things that most eleven years old boys haven’t experienced in house care and patient care. Upon his death bed, his master asks him to return his missing finger to his grave so that his soul may rest. Ren sets out on a journey to honor his wishes.
I found myself compelled to further explore the setting and customs in this story. I was impressed by Ji Lin’s determination and ability to care for others, even if they didn’t deserve it. I loved her part of the story. However, I wasn’t quite as moved for the entirety of Ren’s story. Though there were moments of interest with him, I found the pacing of his story somewhat slow.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The culture was rich, as was the depth of characters. It is an original story that I have never read anything of comparison. Afterall, who can resist a story with magic and mystery?
The Product Manager's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed as a Product Manager
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Forge a powerful strategy to become a product manager who delivers results. The world of business is...