9.11.06
Water for Elephants
In "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen you will meet a young man who somehow (Luck?) gets hired onto a Circus train. Although set in the early depression years it doesn't dwell on that. It is Jacob's memory of being on the train interspersed with his reality of living in a care center. After all he is 90 or 93, he can't remember which. The book is humorous while being eloquent. You meet animals and people, their likes, dislikes, and even languages. I found this book to be fun and easy to read. Give it a try. You will like Jacob.
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I sometimes feel that my life is a circus train and that Casey Jones is driving.
Amen Ty!
Um... Casey Jones from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Cause that doesn't make any sense...
Jacob sounds like it could be kindof sad... crybabies like me don't like sad books....
Arwen I think you would like it. the old guy is rather funny.
Hi, Dodyb. I found you by follow a link to a link to a link to a link to a... hey, I know this person!
How do you decide which book to read next? Do you buy or borrow? Edwin might be at Renovatus on Sunday.
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