Creepy and creepily realistic. Good v. evil, instinct v. correct societal reactions - there's a lot going on in a short number of pages.

I think--
dashes are cool--and all--

I go back and forth on how much I like Emily. Sometimes I really like her, and sometimes I don't. Nevertheless, I am thankful for her contribution to women's literature.

I just loved this.

Reminder to myself - the best part of this book is the last 25%.

Outlined through the Liturgical year, Winner weaves her conversion to Orthodoxy and then to Christianity (Anglican) though a series of vignettes. Using her experiences from her Jewish and Christian backgrounds, she gains a new understanding of God, Jesus, the Incarnation, the Eucharist, Prayer, and spirituality, and how both of these religions will always be a part of her.

I recommend this book to anyone who has made a large change in their religious practices, even from a denomination. A lot of her "shunning" experiences mirror my own experiences in changing denominations.

Not sure how this book was off of my radar for so long - I ended up having to read it for class and finished in less than a day. Such a fantastic read - I love Frankl’s existentialist leanings, his description of what I think was a “peak experience” for him in the camps, and I do like a lot of aspects of his thinking. Highly recommended.

Simply amazing. I might re-read this one every few years. I have so much to learn from Toni Morrison!

While reading this, it was much to my relief that I was able to say "Yay! I don't have to follow fashion trends!" It's nice to hear that from a pro.

I still am uncertain as to whether I need a cashmere sweater, but if anyone's offering....:)