Losing Mum and Pup: a Memoir by Christopher Buckley
Recommended by Colleen in Outreach Services…
Colleen’s synopsis:
Christopher Buckley tells the story of the year in which he lost both of his parents. He was the only child of William F. Buckley Jr. and Patricia Taylor Buckley. Even with the grim details of his parents’ failing health Mr. Buckley is able to maintain his sense of humor.
She says:
I listened to this book on CD read by the author. Although Christopher Buckley has his own voice and speaking style he is definitely his father’s son. I enjoyed the inside look into the lives of the rich and famous and politically connected Buckley family. The author lets you know that he loves his parents as he puts a human face on iconic people and events with a great sense of humor.
The Invisible Wall: A Love Story that Broke Barriers by Harry Bernstein
Recommended by Tuki in Adult Services…
Tuki’s synopsis:
The author was 96 when he wrote this, his first book. It is a story of his life growing up in a small mill town in Lancashire, England. He writes of his life with his mean alcoholic father, and his mother who does everything she can to provide for her family of 6 children. The “wall” the author refers to in the title is a symbolic barrier between the Jews and Christians that inhabit the two sides of his street. They lived pretty much harmoniously respecting each others social and cultural mores so long as each side kept to themselves. But then Harry’s older sister, Lily falls in love with a young man, Arthur from the other side. The love story is their story.
She says:
Readers who enjoyed Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes will renew their reading experience. There are parts in the book where you cringe and don’t want to read on, but do because you believe in the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to overcome adversity and triumph.
