Reviews!!
Bedtime for Bo by Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold & Mari Kanstad Johnsen (Picture Book)
A cozy and imaginative book with lively, colorful, and uninhibited illustrations that will sweep you up into the bedtime ritual between a mom and her son. Bo pretends he is a parrot, and his mom jumps right in and encourages his imagination to take flight. He soars from parrot to hibernating bear to other animals as he gets ready for bed. The mom gives her son the freedom to take his time with each bedtime activity, encouraging his imagination and participating in the fun.
Every Day is a Gift by Tammy Duckworth (Adult Nonfiction)
Tammy Duckworth is a phenomenal woman with a fascinating life. Her hard work, determination, patriotism, sense of humor, and empathy are incredibly inspirational.
Unlike a lot of memoirs that are cowritten, this one was polished, organized, and didn’t spend too much time rambling. It was mostly chronological with only a few moments where Duckworth paused to make a connection to current issues she’s fighting for.
Her long struggle for her father’s pride and his battle with bravado that jeopardized his family’s safety at times is absolutely heartbreaking but also relatable. Duckworth was candid about her family’s issues and didn’t make an effort to smooth over troubles even when her father passed away.
Duckworth also doesn’t let anything stand in her way if it’s within her ability to move it. And she moves so many mountains and has so many interesting stories to tell about each challenge and triumph. I found myself saying, “damn” a lot. This book is for anyone who needs a little kick in the pants or encouragement to continue fighting their own battles and kicking butt.
* I both read and listened to this. The book has pictures, but the audiobook is read by Tammy Duckworth and is excellent.
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