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Lenard (726 KP) rated The Farewell (2019) in Movies
Aug 19, 2019
In the West, families celebrate each other in death. If someone is dying, the news is shared and every one comes together to tragically revere their family member. In the West, they celebrate their family member in life. They do not let someone know that they are dying instead bringing a sense of joy by coming together. This culture clash between the New World ideas and Old World ideas populate Lulu Wang's new film "The Farewell." The family matriach has stage 4 cancer, but rather than tell her that she is dying, the two brothers and their families stage a wedding. One son emigrated to America and raised a liberal arts educated daughter who struggles to make ends meet. One son went to Japan and raised his son. Left behind, the sister and a niece took care of their mother. It is revealed how much the sister has sacrificed for this matriach, but she is happy to give her sister the joy to live. Is it wrong to tell a lie if it makes a person's life better? Which idea of death do you follow? Awkwafina gives a surprising performance as Billi, the Asian-American artist who loves her grandmother and struggles to understand how this lie is good. Shuzhen Zhao plays Nai Nai, the family matriach, with spirit and style, the kind of performance Oscar would notice if they gave notice to Asian performances.
Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders
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The third edition of a bestseller, Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders continues...
Falling Angels
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Set in London at the turn of the last century, Falling Angels is a masterful, moving, and...
The Haunted Lost Rose (Charlotte's Voices of Mystery #1)
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Some secrets should stay hidden. If they come to light, darkness could weaken even the strongest of...
Cozy Mystery Paranormal Romance
Erika (17788 KP) rated Once Upon a River in Books
Mar 19, 2019
I was so looking forward to this book, and almost bought it. But, the library had it, so I just rented it. THANK GOD I did.
I really, really, REALLY disliked this book until the last 90 pages or so. It was so slow moving, and this book isn't even that long! The chapters jump between multiple characters, all of whom are claiming this miraculous child that was seemingly dead. I thought it was fairly clear from the beginning that the reason the focus was on these families was because all of the events were related.
I loved Bellman and Black, hated the Thirteenth Tale, and mostly disliked this book. I'm wary to read another Setterfield book now.
I really, really, REALLY disliked this book until the last 90 pages or so. It was so slow moving, and this book isn't even that long! The chapters jump between multiple characters, all of whom are claiming this miraculous child that was seemingly dead. I thought it was fairly clear from the beginning that the reason the focus was on these families was because all of the events were related.
I loved Bellman and Black, hated the Thirteenth Tale, and mostly disliked this book. I'm wary to read another Setterfield book now.
Trish (4 KP) rated Breaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern Slavery in Books
Feb 8, 2018
This book is a powerful, well written introduction into the horrific happening that is known as Human Trafficking. The three women that are profiled in this book all come from different backgrounds, different countries, different families, and yet they all suffer the unspeakable horrors of being sold into the sex trade.
I found this easy to read. Human Trafficking can be found anywhere, as evidenced in the final story of this trio of stories.
All of these women are some of the strongest women I've read about and I applaud them, but they are just a very very small portion of those who are suffering and have suffered from human sex trafficking.
This will open your eyes.
I found this easy to read. Human Trafficking can be found anywhere, as evidenced in the final story of this trio of stories.
All of these women are some of the strongest women I've read about and I applaud them, but they are just a very very small portion of those who are suffering and have suffered from human sex trafficking.
This will open your eyes.
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Blossom Street Brides (Blossom Street #10) in Books
Feb 8, 2018
The book is based on three brides mostly. The lives of Lauren and Bethannie and her relationship. Lydia with her husband but also dealing with her adopted daughter Casey. Lydia worries about her daughter relationship with her grandmother. Lydia also worries about Casey dreams as well. Bethannie has to deal with her ex husband and his things that he does between Bethannie and Max. Lauren has to deal with he long time boyfriend and her new boyfriend. I wonder how it all works out. You would need to read it to find out. When I read this kinda book I feel like I am apart of the families. There are times I want to yell at them as well.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Beautifully Broken (2018) in Movies
Aug 30, 2018
It'll make you cry
This is a religious based movie, but I think anyone would enjoy it. While the religious beliefs of the main characters play an important role in the movie many of the underlying themes stand out drastically. This movie also deals with moving forward after a tragedy, and being aware of ones own privilege. Even though each of the three families live drastically different lives they all had struggles that they had to overcome. Watching each family connect with one another and overcome challenges made this an overall enjoyable movie. This movie also shows that the world is truly a small place, with many of the events being almost unbelievable.
Because You Were There
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"The grief I feel now seems to have unlocked so many grieves and insecurities from the past I...
Wild Swimming Hidden Beaches: Explore the Secret Coast of Britain
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The fully revisied second edition of Wild Swimming Coast now includes even more for walkers,...