This month’s host is Library of Clean Reads
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Revolution: The Year I Fell in Love and Went to Join the War by Deb Olin Unferth.
(For review from Jason at Henry Holt & Co.)
From the Goodreads synopsis: A new twist on the coming-of-age memoir in this eccentric and captivating story of the summer the author ran away from college to join the Sandinista revolutionaries in Nicaragua”1987 is the year I did nothing. The year I fought in no war, contributed to no cause, didn’t get shot, jailed, or injured . . . The only thing that changed as a result of our presence was us.” …more
What was in your mailbox?
Mailbox Monday was started by Marcia at The Printed Page and is now on a blog tour. Click here to see the tour schedule.
Sounds like a reflective read.
It does sound good. Enjoy.
Hope you enjoy it. My mailbox is also up.
I have read a few pieces by this author — can’t wait to see what you think!
I have this one too and it sounds right up my alley! I hope you enjoy it!
I look forward to what you think about this one. It piqued my interest, but I had a few reservations. Nice to find it in your mailbox though!
I’d not heard of this book before reading your blog today, but it sounds interesting. I’ll be waiting for your review!
Revolutionists … interesting… here I thought it about CUBA but wait it’s Nicaragua.
Hope you plunge into the anarchy of revolutionism with care. I want you back in one piece safe and sound.
Hi Mary!
Popping back in.. Mary Jo Putney faves to begin with….
Thunder and Roses and one of the best HR around… THE RAKE!
Love these one so much. I’ve worn down my copies to nothingness… sighs… rakes are my faves.
I hope you will enjoy it
New one for me and not what I usually read but it sounds like it could be interesting.
This sounds interesting and definitely like something I would have done if I didn’t have my first daughter so young! Enjoy!
That sounds like one I’d enjoy…hope you have a great week.
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This one sounds interesting
Have a great week Mary!
Sounds like a fun read! Enjoy!
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Sounds interesting — I hope you enjoy it!
This one sounds like an engrossing read…hope you enjoy it
Hi Mary,
What an intriguing synopsis! This sounds like a journey with a capitol ‘J’.
I don’t think it is probably something that I would buy, but I await your review with interest and who knows, I may be converted.
It’s certainly going to be an interesting and engrossing read.
I checked out the author and note that there is also a fiction title attributed to them called ‘Vacation’, the synopsis for which is also quite esoteric.
Sounds like an interesting book. Happy reading!
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This sounds like an excellent book! Enjoy!
Sounds like a fun memoir Mary!
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Sounds good. Enjoy!
Oh I think this book sounds great – I need to add it to my wishlist!
This one sounds very different — life as a Sadinista — can’t imagine what the author has seen and experienced.
PS Just saw your comments about the Packers — congrats! They played an excellent game!
Mary congrats on your 3rd anniversary, mine is on the 11th! To answer your question, The Pillars of the Earth is one of my fave books. Have you seen the TV series they did recently it was also wonderful.
Thanks, Sarah! I haven’t seen the tv series yet but plan to request it from netflix. I heard it was good and I’m glad you found it so
This sounds like a really interesting book, I’ll be watching for your review. Hope you enjoy it.
Sounds like a good one!
Sounds like a really intriguing story, Mary – enjoy your week!
sounds interesting! i hope you enjoy reading it. i’ll have to keep an eye out for your review to see if i should get it or not.
I almost requested this one but I decided I didn’t have enough time to commit to reading and reviewing it. I’m sure I’ll regret it though.