Thanks, @Janet_B. I recently got a copy of that one, and it’s definitely near the top of my TBR “pile.”
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts @Jane_B. I’ve heard so many speak harshly about The Women and I think many of the judgements are unfair. I had the great good fortune to accompany a Viet Nam nurse on an Honor Flight and her personal story matched the story of the main character pretty closely. I was touched as I stood back allowing her to interact with the nurses memorial at her own pace. The Viet Nam nurses were a patriotic and committed group who gave their time and skills, expecting nothing in return.
I have no quibble with those who simply don’t care for the writing style.
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Thank you for your thoughts about The Women. It was such an honor for you to see one nursessee her own memorial. It gave me shivers when you told me. I’m so happy their efforts didn’t go unnoticed.
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I don’t know how that text got so messed up. It was fine when I pushed send. Your text almost made me cry. What an experience you had. I’m so glad that your friend got to see her memorial.
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I want to acknowledge The Lion Women of Tehran since it hasn’t been mentioned yet and it was one of my favorites.
I have been meaning to read Percival Everett books for some time and both The Trees and I Am Not Sidney Poitier have been recommended to me as backlist selections. It doesn’t take anything away from my enjoyment of James but I do wish I had been a more experienced reader of Everett’s catalog.
I also read The Demon of Unrest, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, The Women and I’m currently reading The Frozen River.
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I have read Everett’s James, The Trees, and Erasure. I Am Not Sidney Poirtier has been recommended. His sentences are always so pleasurable to read even though some of the books are quite dark. I hope to read more by him also.
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