This is an eye opening book. I knew so very little about Vietnam. Thank you to all the men and women that served! The heroism of the combat nurses that served was unbelievable. The America they came home to and the unwelcomeness they were treated with is a story that had to be told. This was a powerful read.
This is the final installment of the Dark Iceland series by R. Jonasson. Once again, we find Ari Thor, inspector in the northernmost town in Iceland, embroiled in a mysterious death that just happens to overlap important personal life business. In this installment, a young woman dies from apparent suicide by throwing herself a balcony. But did she? Meanwhile, Ari Thor’s ex-girlfriend and young son are visiting from Sweden. The pressure is on for Ari Thor do his usual comprehensive work and figure out this complicated mystery and spend quality time with his son and sort his personal life. Another good story by R. Jonasson. A side note on translation. This book was translated from Icelandic to French to English. This double translation adds some more differences to the story based upon the new translator’s personal style and I found it a little smoother of a read than the other books which were translated to English directly from Icelandic by the same person. However, you can get a...
fter listening to Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture by A.J. Wolfe of Disney Food Blog, I realized I’m not exactly a “Disney Adult.” I’m more of a Disney brand enthusiast — someone who cherishes the memories I’ve made there and appreciates the quality the company is known for. A key takeaway for me was the importance of balance and priorities when engaging in any passion that could lean toward fanaticism. Overall, this audiobook is well-written and inclusive for everyone — from casual Disney fans to die-hard “Disney Adults.”