Caribbean
by James A. Michener
Synopsis
Now in paperback, the novel spent 22 weeks on the New York Times
bestseller list--Caribbean. From the time of the first explorers to the
present problems with Castro's Cuba, from primitive sea battles through
two world wars, from doomed passions to black magic to racial hatreds,
all of the passion and power of the Caribbean are captured in
magnificent Michener style. HC: Random House.
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Voyage
to the Island
by Raija Nieminen
A fun read ,
December 7, 1999
Reviewer: Christine from seattle, wa
This is the true story of a late-deafened woman, her hearing husband and
two sons who move from Finland to the Carribean for two years. The book
reads a bit like a diary; with day to day humor and struggle of being in
a new culture, trying to figure things out, and feeling isolated from
the deaf community and family back home. That's when Raija meets the
American Peace Corps volunteer and his newly opened deaf school. She
teaches children (age 12-16) their first language, and eventually takes
one child into her home. This book is an interesting look at language
aquisition, and also the power of community. Anyway, it's just a light
and enjoyable read. |
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