4-star
review of Forager by Peter R Stone
A
hundred years from now, after an apocalyptic thermonuclear war, only
parts of Melbourne remain. Ethan lives in Newhome, an area outside
the damaged center of the city and works as a Forager, going out
daily with his crew to find valuable metals in the ravaged
skyscrapers and houses. When a group of Custodians is assigned to
accompany the group, ostensibly to protect them from Skels, the
skeleton-armored humans that haunt the area, Ethan believes they’re
really there to root out anyone with mutant abilities, abilities he’s
hidden from all but a few. When a convoy sent to establish trade with
a Japanese-developed village is attacked by the Skels, the action
revs up, especially when Ethan is drawn to the female translator sent
with the convoy. I’d rate this 4.5 except for the abrupt ending
that requires the next book in the series to find out what happens
next.
5-star
review for Becoming by Michelle Obama
This
was a fascinating look at Michelle’s childhood, education, marriage
and her time in the White House. Her rise from a humble
beginnings to First Lady of the United States is inspiring. Her
efforts to help other girls reach for the stars is a part of her. No
doubt she is an intelligent and caring woman. I’m impressed by how
much time and energy she has devoted to her family. If you’re
looking for a political book, this isn’t it. As she says, politics
isn’t
her field of interest. For
her, championing education for girls all over the world, including
the US, is of utmost importance.
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