So these are the books that I've compiled so far for my reading goals for 2011, I know I'm not aiming overly high at the moment but I'll be pretty happy if get these done by summer.
The Birth House- by Ami McKay
This is the book that I'm probably most excited about, I'm probably halfway through and I'm enjoying it immensely. The story is set in Nova Scotia during the time of the First World War. It explores all aspects of the miracle of childbirth from the eyes of a girl who stumbles upon midwifery. So far I'm really grabbed by the story line, at this point I would recommend it to anyone. Every page is a joy to read!
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk- by David Sedaris
This book I haven't actually started yet, however I'm really excited to get to it! I have read some other books by David Sedaris and his writing is really funny, if at times a bit off colour. The difference with this book as opposed to his others is that this one is a collection of short stories featuring animals where as the others I've read were short essays pertaining to things in Sedaris' own life. I guess we'll see!
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering- by Dr. Sarah J. Buckley
So in doula class we were told that this book would be a good read and it almost always seems that whenever I'm doing some birthing research this book is recommended. I have yet to pick up the book, but once I do I'll most definitely fill ya'll in on what I learn. A cool fact, the author Sarah Buckley is an MD who had all four of children at home. I'm sure I'll learn a lot. I'd like to have this one read by March as I have my first birth as a doula then!
Tess Of The Durbervilles- by Thomas Hardy
I've had this one lying around for at least 4 years and still haven't gotten past the first chapter, now I just want to finish is out of principle!
Well those seem to be the only ones that I can think of at the moment. I'm open for suggestions. I'm just really needing to get back into the habit of reading again because I really do love it.
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