A book of sonnets, saying and poetry called The Book of Friendship

Starting tonight a book I saw a prograqm on TV about last night, they interviewed the woman who wrote this book about domestic violence and her own attempted murder. The books called;

A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL by Barbara Bentley

If it's as good as the show, I can hardly wait to jump right in.

EW, Dads are as well as can be. Mine made it here for the Thanksgiving Cook-Off, but had to leave before the judging. Too long a day, but we were glad he got here. He sat by the fire with a scarf around his neck, wrapped in a blanket. HE can never be warm enough.

The latest with my FIL is that he lost his teeth. We searched every drawer, cabinet, all through the bed clothes and found them in the very bottom of the trash can. The things we take for granted!

I'm reading The Blue Gown, which is a memoir written by a midwife in West Virginia. So far, it's very well written and most interesting. She writes about her personal life with stories of her patients mixed within.

I enjoy reading about womens' lives.

THE SCARPETTA FACTOR by Patricia Cornwell.

I've read all of her books over a period of 15 years. They're great; same characters, new character arcs in each book.

Suspense, crime revolving around Dr. Kay Scarpettta who is now the senior forensic analyst for CNN as well as working pro bono to NY City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

BREATHLESS by Dean Koontz.

I never know where his books wil take me, but I always enjoy the ride.

Dotsie, have you read any of Lisa See's books?

Starburst by Robin Pilcher..such a warm and human read from Scotland.. I see Mountain Ash there among all the delightful people I "meet" in the book. This is a fictional novel.

And the long hard road out of hell by Marilyn Manson..written by the singer and song writer..and performer.. on his stage as he belts out his music and his thoughts. Is it a provoking book? OH YES...DEFINTELY YES. But the man is not stupid..he has alot to say..it´s a book that I pick up and then leave for awhile because it is difficult to read..and NOT what you would call..uplifting. But I do relate to alot of his torment...

Yes, he´s a hard rocker And alot of his lyrics have sooo much to say..to me, anyway. That´s why I bought the book.

Dianne, never read any of her books. Tell me what you think of them.

humlan, song lyrics often make me think about the artist who wrote them. My son was recently on tour with a rather youngish rock band so I've been listening to some of thier music. I can't say that I'm crazy about the mesages they're relating, but guess what? The young girls love their lyrics. I definitely feel old when listening to their music. Yes, it gets me moving, but I can't relate to the lyrics that much these days.

I also read books that I pick up and put down while reading others. I also have books I've read pieces of over and over again.

Dots, she's amazing. It's all about Chinese culture and how women were treated. I've learned so much from her books.