Category Archives: novel

Keneally’s novel about Operation Rimau

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

Finished reading an outstanding novel of WWII called The Widow and Her Hero by Thomas Keneally (2007), which deals with the true life commando mission “Rimau” (Malay for tiger), made by Australian Special Forces and British troops against Japanese held … Continue reading →

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Tawni O’Dell – Coal Run – great novel

Posted on July 22, 2007 by

Just finished reading Coal Run by Tawni O’Dell. Treat yourself. Get this book and read it. It made me think about my family, childhood, adulthood and a million memories. Made me think of two old friends both sports stars who … Continue reading →

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Pete Dexter’s Deadwood (1986)

Posted on April 4, 2007 by

treat yourself to a great reading experience and seek out a copy of Deadwood by Pete Dexter, published in 1986. I just finished reading it and I enjoyed every page. My interest in all things Deadwood began with the HBO … Continue reading →

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Mary Magdalene – reading

Posted on February 3, 2007 by

In my recent reading, I have encountered plots that involve directly or indirectly Mary Magdelene. When I was a kid and paying some attention to the question should women be ordained, I always thought the answer should be yes. What … Continue reading →

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