Book Review: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Author
Angelou, Maya
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

I find that sometimes I give 5 stars to what are clearly very good books, but then something like 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' comes along and I realize that there are very few books I've read that are as important and wonderful as this one. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Maya's voice is beautiful, honest, and so very observant and wise. I recommend this book to everyone in the world, period.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection

Author
Burnett, Carol
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

I listened to Carol Burnett read this on audio and it was very good. I didn't watch her show as it was before my time, but I liked hearing stories about her life in show business. Thumbs up, especially on audio.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: Rock the Kasbah

Title of Book
Author
Loerzel, Marie
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Rock the Kasbah is an entertaining book written by a Colorado Springs local author. Marie and her family lived in Morocco. This book had me laughing out loud more than once. It is personal and touching and brutally honest. I highly recommend it. (p.s. It may not be for the faint of heart)

Local Author?
Yes
Reviewer's Name
Jan

Book Review: The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier

Author
Davidson, Jim
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

Absolutely amazing! This is not at all the type of book I usually read, but the author is going to be coming to speak at our library so I wanted to learn more about him. I could NOT put it down (even thought it was about 12:30 a.m.)! Will be highly recommending this book.

Local Author?
Yes
Reviewer's Name
Krista

Book Review: Radical Survivor

Title of Book
Author
Saltzman, Nancy
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

This was an interesting book. I liked that it takes place in Colorado Springs. Nancy Saltzman is a very resilient woman. I'm not sure I would have the kind of strength she had if the unthinkable ever happened to me. I guess I was expecting more of a direct 'how to' on grief and loss, but instead the book was more of a teach by example. That's not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting.

Local Author?
Yes
Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn
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