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It was Dec. 17, 1933, in the midst of the Depression, when B. Virdot placed an ad in the Canton, Ohio newspaper offering to give $10 to 75 people to help make their Christmas somewhat joyful. The gift was meant for those who might otherwise “hesitate to knock on charity's door for aid.” Fast forward 75 years to 2008. Ted Gup, a former investigative reporter for the Washington Post, travels to surprise his mother on...
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Solomon’s Oak Jo-Ann Mapson 2010, 371 pages Setting: Present-day California Glory never dreamed that she’d be hosting a pirate wedding at her farm. But she has bills to pay. After the unexpected death of her husband Dan, Glory starts scheduling weddings in the stone chapel he built. To complicate things, a friend convinces Glory to take on Juniper, a surly 14-year-old girl, as a foster child. Glory thinks that this is a huge mistake,...
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“Tea and Dog Biscuits” Barrie Hawkins 2009, 254 pages Nonfiction Barrie and Dorothy Hawkins decided to start a rescue of German shepherd dogs after losing their beloved dog, Elsa. They planned to start slowly, but while Dorothy is in the hospital, Barrie finds that the word is already out about their plan. Dorothy arrives home to not one new rescue dog, but two! One is a massive, energetic black dog from a homeless man,...
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“Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World” Mark Frauenfelder 2010, 241 pages Nonfiction Mark Frauenfelder believes that doing something yourself helps you feel more connected to your world and to your family and helps you take control of your life. In this book, the editor of Make magazine takes the reader on an interesting tour of the DIY world, talking with people who hack their espresso machine to get...
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“This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection” Carol Burnett 2010, 267 pages Nonfiction In her first memoir “One More Time” (written in 2006), we learned about Carol Burnett’s life growing up in a dysfunctional but loving family. In this second memoir, Carol recounts her life and experiences as a performer on stage and television and her rise in show business. Her anecdotes about her colleagues – Tim, Harvey, Vicki and Lyle...
