Shirin Ebadi: Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope
Inisghtful, inspiring. (*****)
Daphne Du Maurier: Rebecca
Suspense, murder, jealousy, fear, beauty... and beautifully written. (*****)
Madeleine Albright: The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs
Informative, interesting, insightful... though a bit dense at times. (****)
Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Introspective, easy and fun to read, left me feeling a little bit more open to life and with a deeper appreciation of pleasure and devotion. (*****)
Seeking balance in a chaotic, unpredictable world against a backdrop of evolving politics, spirituality, world events, relationships, navel gazing and an ongoing love affair with the city of San Francisco.
PR pro who seeks to create a balanced path for herself and, where possible, contribute towards a more balanced society. Educational background in law and business, ex-corporate lawyer and mother of 2 small boys (and a Black Lab).