This week I had the change to attend a small book club with Mary Reynolds Powell, a nurse who served in Vietnam during the war. In 2003 she published a book with her story and those of others who she interviewed. She said that she thought The Women by Kristin Hannah got it right. AND she came home and married the doctor she worked with at Long Binh. It was a lovely evening set up by Gage’s school, where Mary currently sits on the Board of Trustees. I’m really looking forward to reading this.
A World of Hurt: Bewteen Innocenceand Arrogance in Vietnam by Mary Reynolds Powell
Last night we attended Gage’s school’s school play and this morning we attended a new church. I’ve spent lots of time at the library this week sorting donations and maintaining the ongoing book sale. It’s nice to be healthy again!
Posts
I only posted once this week, a review of Autism Is Not a Disease by Jodie Hare.
Right now I’m reading
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Movies
I only managed one movie this week, the new Jamie Foxx/Cameron Diaz Netflix movie, Back in Action. It was fine. Predictable. But if you want to see Cameron in action again after ten years, you’ll be okay with it.
Plans for the weekend
What’s left of it will be spend making lists and prepping for the week. What about you?
Stacy's Books 
That would have been a fascinating talk to attend!
Have a great week.
Thanks! Happy reading!
I’m glad you enjoyed the talk.
I was surprised that Cameron Diaz was acting again, I thought she’d quit the business altogether.
Wishing you a happy reading week
I thought she was done too, but maybe she got bored. Happy reading!
My new book club read and discussed The Women this month. It would be interesting to read a nonfiction story about the nurses in Vietnam, I think, especially because you have such a close connection to the author.
The Houston Public Library Book Sale is this weekend. I’m looking forward to it.
I have not read The Women, but really like the idea of pairing it with a nonfiction title. I’m going to add this to my tbr, too, and will be curious to hear your thoughts. What a great event!