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No Kings!
Stay safe all. Happy (?) 4th of July Weekend.
1950s Galveston, TX - little Tina learns a lot about race, female limitations, and dreams. She, as a talented clothing designer, can sing, is creative, and audacious. Romantic turmoil, tragedies, and triumphs abound. She's the backbone behind Destiny's Child. She is strong and values the multi-generations of strong women behind her. This saga is the story of America - and the wisdom that women pass on to one another, mothers to daughters, across generations. (cover blurb)
I enjoyed this book and was very impressed by Ms. Knowles. I admit to skimming a teensy bit a times - maybe too much detail on some small incident. But overall, I admire her determination and fortitude. Tough times as a light skinned black woman in a judging world. Kudos (and I'd say Beyonce and Solange turned out pretty darn good!).
Hope you have a scenic weekend
cover blurb - But she soon spirals into a wild mania that culminates in a terrifying breaking point and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Maddy will have to figure out how to manage being both too much and not enough.
In More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova, we get to hear Maddy's voice and follow her mood swings. She can be so funny and endearing. Then the reader can feel their own heartbeat race as Maddy gets more frenetic. Or alas, our narrator dips way too low. Genova, a PhD in neuroscience, writes a very realistic tale of bipolar disorder and while fiction, it gives quite the insight into mental illness. Well done and a surprise pick at the library.
Krystal joined Chris for this outing. He's dad to Abby, and grandfather to Levi (18 months).
Ray's the head of this crew. They were out to play pool.
And here's Jared with Myles (2 months old) at Folly Beach. New dad. New son with first toes in the water. Doesn't look too thrilled. My brother, David, now a grandfather got to enjoy this moment.Dads are worthy of celebration.
Enjoy your weekend!