Kathryn Atherton presents a well-researched and engaging read about Mary Neal, Morris dancing, labor rights and the suffrage movement in the UK.
UsingKathryn Atherton presents a well-researched and engaging read about Mary Neal, Morris dancing, labor rights and the suffrage movement in the UK.
Using Morris Dancers in public festivals and fairs provided Mary and her like-minded compatriots an opportunity to meet and perform, teach and spread their messages of women's rights, labor rights and begin other social and political discussions within communities. Having a "club" has always been an perfect organizing element to work in other group goals and establish standards.
A very interesting read for those in these interest areas.
*A sincere thank you to Kathryn Atherton, Pen & Sword, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.* #MaryNealandtheSuffragettesWhoSavedMorrisDancing #NetGalley 25|52:3c...more
I am so excited about this book! Music has been an element of happiness and hope in my life as far back as I can remember. Daniel J. Levitin offers I am so excited about this book! Music has been an element of happiness and hope in my life as far back as I can remember. Daniel J. Levitin offers I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine and I actually had tears of joy as I read his last words in this book recognizing a truth I've known forever, but now had the words of it.
Within the compelling narrative of Levitin's book a reader finds history, science, examples supporting his conclusions, and music in all its glory and theories. For musicians there are chords aplenty and the recipes for finding elusive tones on a wide range of instruments. I was tickled with the musical cookbookness of some of the author's thinking - exactly what I've been looking for forever.
BONUS: Daniel J. Levitin is a neuroscientist! He has other books on music, as well as other brainy topics. . . and look him up in Spotify. . .his music and performances are beautiful. He truly knows whereof he sings. . .Highly Recommended! All the stars, 12-string and perfectly tuned.
*A sincere thank you to Daniel J. Levitin, RBmedia, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*...more
Players! Grab your ukulele and tune up for the holidays. . .this was a helpful start for me and my 8-string - as the uke is not my usual instrument, sPlayers! Grab your ukulele and tune up for the holidays. . .this was a helpful start for me and my 8-string - as the uke is not my usual instrument, so I need lots of practice.
All of the basics are included in this short, focused book: simple basic tunes, tabs, chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and the occasional photo of fingers on frets and hands a-strumming for confidence building. Songs included are just as the title says, related to Christmas - from Jingle Bells to We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Not only has this book been useful to this player of a certain age, but also to my grandson who is much cooler than me and who has been picking up this instrument when he visits - adding it to our shared interest in all things strummable. He's improving quickly and will soon sail past my abilities. But for the present we are getting ready for end of year company, and 21 Easy Ukulele Songs for Christmas has been a super tool for harmonious collaborations toward that goal.
It is fun to see that the authors, Rebecca Bogart and Jenny Peters, have a number of other similar songbooks for various skill levels, and other types of music to work on when the season moves us into the New Year.
*A sincere thank you to Rebecca Bogart, Jenny Peters, Forte Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*...more
Anthony Burns, an enslaved man who dared to read, write and seek an education. . .he was a successful fugitive, stayed focused as he gained a little gAnthony Burns, an enslaved man who dared to read, write and seek an education. . .he was a successful fugitive, stayed focused as he gained a little ground and then was pulled back, imprisoned, tortured, and from time to time was known to preach a good sermon. Living for a time as a free person in Massachusetts, he was sent back to Southern slavers. This book depicts these treacheries society inflicted on his body, mind and spirit. Difficult reading, considering, processing - how much more so to live it, as did so many for centuries before Lincoln made his wonderous Proclamation.
This reimagining of Anthony's life is well-researched and gives good references in the end papers for those who want to delve deeper - always a plus for this reader.
Abolitionists aplenty here - non-fictional mingled in with the fictional: Henry David Thoreau, William Lloyd Garrison, Richard Dana, Ann and Wendel Phillips, Octavia and Leonard Grimes, even PT Barnum has place in this stirring reminder that there was a movement that provided constant irritation to those holding hard to the status quo. Keep on pinching, biting, shouting, never let them forget that all is not well. . .change happens slowly, but happen it does.
This read re-opened windows of interest for me on this topic, and this author.
*A sincere thank you to Jacqueline Friedland, SparkPress, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.* #TheStockwellLetters #NetGalley...more
Another book that confirms my absolute gratitude to all the Higher Powers who put me in the world at this time, rather than in an English village in tAnother book that confirms my absolute gratitude to all the Higher Powers who put me in the world at this time, rather than in an English village in the 1600's. I wouldn't have made it through one day. Not one.
The story that had me dry-mouthed, wide-eyed and tight under my quilts was Martha's. She is a servant, who loves her people warily, and suffers from some condition that keeps her mute. No talking, no sounds beyond an occasion growl. She is past middle age, so work is even harder, her family faded long ago into her past, but she's got a specialty with herbs and medicinal helps for her community that works to her advantage. Until the shadow falls.
That shadow is a tall lanky man who is more than proud to be called the WitchHunter. The entire village, previously engaged in regular give and take life, now is on notice to keep eyes and ears open and to report all dark shadows, all demonic ways, potential familiars and of course, witches. Specifically, those who use spells, plants and potions. In the blink of an eye (watch out for that, too!) Martha's gift with plants becomes an indictment. She also has the one thing her mother left her. . .a straw dolly that has powers. Will it protect her? or seal her fate? There are unimaginable situations that are hard to consider, that really happened in the lives of our ancestors. . . .
Dark and ominous years fall on Martha and her community. . .it was a compelling and spooky read. I started it grateful for 2024 and slapped it shut even more grateful to be keystroking a review for your eyeballs instead of being dunked in the stream at the end of the road. . . .
*A sincere thank you to Margaret Meyer, Scribner, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*...more
In March 2017 this author began her quest. It lasted until December of that same year. She followed along the Monarch migration from Mexico to Canada In March 2017 this author began her quest. It lasted until December of that same year. She followed along the Monarch migration from Mexico to Canada and back again. It takes a number of generations for the butterflies to complete the journey. By the end of the journey it was clear to this reader that this author is dedicated to conservation and committed to getting out the message of great declines in butterfly, insect and animal populations due to human imposed changes on the natural environment of these first inhabitants of our world.
It was educational to "go" along with Sara Dykman on her Big Ride, fun to read of her many visits with the people she met along the way, acknowledge her bravery when in the long solitary stretches in her journey. I appreciated her soapboxing about the impact my life has on the disappearing environment, helping me rethink some of those aspects of life we have decided are "necessary" (lawns? meat? pesticides? our daily debris?). While she doesn't pull punches, she understands there must be give and take. Encouraging a path that moves forward, she accepts the hope offered by every step toward change that leans into humanity accepting the biodiversity in our world. Further, she's all in on every effort that supports educating us - the top predator - to realize and embrace our duty of stewardship as the top steward in this fragile model. Our lives and those of our future generations depend on it.
As one interested in plants, another interesting take-away for me - we need to be planting more milkweed for danaus plexippus! It's the only food for their caterpillars, and still a favorite once they've got their wings.
A read that was eye-opening, fresh and bringing a new perspective to readers who have a chance to meet the Olympic aspects of the Monarch Butterfly, and one passionate Butterbiker riding a trusty bike for all it was worth!
I must admit my bias. I'm a Frances Perkins fan. I try every Labor day to read a book by her, about her, or something related to her causes.
There is nI must admit my bias. I'm a Frances Perkins fan. I try every Labor day to read a book by her, about her, or something related to her causes.
There is not one citizen in America whose life has not been significantly shaped by her ideas. Not one. Yet most couldn't tell you who she was or what she did. It's clear we DON'T have enough books about her. . . .Ruth Cashin Monsell's book is well written and well-aimed at the YA group. It is accessible reading, although working up an interest in worker's rights among children who never had to work in factories, or youth who see education as a have-to imposed by elders. . .is well, a challenge. Still, that's a lovely problem to have. All those hard-won privileges moved into the expectation category.
Kudos to the writer, publishers and to dear Frances herself. Read about her. Libraries and schools - make sure there are books about this woman in YOUR library - and this one here? Would be a great place to start. The issues discussed in this book are not all fixed. They are with us today, being updated with new needs and we need the Franceses of today to think their big thoughts and hoist their flags.
*A sincere thank you to Ruth Cashin Monsell, Independent Publishers Group and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*...more
Mmmm. Morgan le Fay. . .her backstory in her own words is delicious.
A fan of all the different directions and perspectives that rise up out of ArthuriMmmm. Morgan le Fay. . .her backstory in her own words is delicious.
A fan of all the different directions and perspectives that rise up out of Arthurian legends, I particularly love the ones that pay attention to the women, and this one is the most Womanist Woman of them all, to my thinking. This retelling is thoroughly enjoyable and sets a reader up in a new way for further Arthurian legend reads. . . .
*A sincere thank you to Sophie Keetch, Penguin Random House Canada, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.* ...more
While we spend time reading the stories of others, it is important to consider our own stories, and the stories of our own families - however they areWhile we spend time reading the stories of others, it is important to consider our own stories, and the stories of our own families - however they are composed. Someone out there has helped you get where you are. . .chances are they are included in your circle of "family."
Elizabeth Keating's book The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations is filled with exactly that - great questions, well-crafted to draw out the stories, memories, sorrows, joys, loves, laughter and flashes back that may have been hidden for decades prior to your asking. I've been family historying since I was a kid - as a teen bugged every old person (folks over 25) to lay some recorded memories about whatever my question of the hour was on my rectangular tape recorder from Radio Shack. I have so many tapes, transcripts and some cringe-worthy questions (and answers!), but mostly - I have those voices. Voices of my people, long gone. If I had had this book, I can only shake my head - I would have gotten even more great material!
This will be a book with a very special demographic - self-selected and self-motivated - here it is, People! Chase it down and read - create your interview lists and find your people. Don't be too picky - find your focus (Granny the Cop Charmer? GranDad with the peanut marshmallows in his pockets? One-armed Uncle Bill who worked at the railroad? Francis who made the best fruitcake?) even if they are gone, find those who might have tales to tell. This book will help guide you through it. Treasures they become the moment you hit record and see what happens.
Having been a "born and raised" member of a very rule-y religion, this book reached out to me from the bookshel. . .for the overchurched among us. . .
Having been a "born and raised" member of a very rule-y religion, this book reached out to me from the bookshelf, drew me close and wrapped its metaphorical hands around my real neck and stage whispered in an academic accent (provide your preference here) "she's talking to you - read me!" - and I did. The minute this is in print, I'm getting a copy for me and friends.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not looking to leap out of my religious choices (imposed 67% by life choices of generations past, parents devout, and personal alliances seasonally and pendulum affected). I have been very conscientious, I have been wholly lapsed, and I have been comfortably ambiguous. This author brilliantly gets me. She gets my children - most of who have jumped entirely out of religion's grasp (for now) - because of the rule-yness, the in-or-out mindset and the untimeliness of some of the culture concerns in religious organizations of today - particularly the one with which we are affected.
On the other hand - and Amy Leach does The Other Hand so brilliantly! - she doesn't discount a whit the joys, delights and blessings of regularly exercised faith, hope and charity. In fact, she adds to it with frilly giggles, lacey delights and heart-y guffaws. There are hilarious aspects of religious life - especially those in which ones are anxiously engaged from age 0 to 130 - if - IF - one can see the funny, and not punish those enjoying or providing the mirror and its uber-truth view.
No one "shoulds" on others as thoroughly as Religious Folk, especially of the Christian brand (but maybe all brands could be included here). I read this book as Amy Leach's Great Big Grand statement: Don't Should On ME! She gazes out to her readership with raised eyebrows - 'You with me?' - I'm shout-replying: Yep! Me, too.
Other bonuses: MUSIC! Lots of musical considerations, along with animal and botanical love, and an obsession with language that provided many paths down which to travel on philosophical bends.
A delightful read - truly a smorgasbook, can be done in bits and pieces, over time (I recommend the Sabbath (however you do that), after services. Get out of your serious suit, have supper, do the dishes, and carve your place out on the couch and check it out.
*A sincere thank you to Amy Leach, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and independently review.* 52:50...more
Nothing like Ancient Egyptian magic tied to a ring, from a dead parent, passing on bottomless funds, in the care of a just introduced uncle, on his waNothing like Ancient Egyptian magic tied to a ring, from a dead parent, passing on bottomless funds, in the care of a just introduced uncle, on his way to Cairo, chasing the legendary tomb of Cleopatra, all landing on the person of a bossy girl living in Buenos Aires in the 1880's to get my attention, folks!
Inez Olivera gets all of that and a trip to Cairo, River Nile tours, threats on her life, and a hunky on-again-off-again ally with special attractions. Cleopatra is involved, and a family reunion, and at the end. . . .a cliff hanger. . .this is #1, and one is definitely left wanting #2. Which I am.
*A sincere thank you to Isabel Ibañez, St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and independently review.* #WhattheRiverKnows #NetGalley...more
Better late than never! I wish I had read this book long ago. It would have helped me relate better to members of my own family. In John Elder RobisonBetter late than never! I wish I had read this book long ago. It would have helped me relate better to members of my own family. In John Elder Robison's shared experiences I heard the echoes of similar happenings through the years past, all labeled as disobedience, abnormalities, and willful defiance. People grow, adapt and change, but some things remain - this book grew my understanding, and pointed me to other resources - for which I'm grateful.
John Elder's lively growth and open-hearted honesty in his reports of his journey were forthcoming and interesting: from siblings (not yet useful, but possessing potential), to building exploding guitars for KISS (I went to those concerts - awesome pyrotechnics!), from to Boss-of-Many to Boss-of-Self, marriages that work until they don't (it happens), babies that join up and create a new interesting considerations, and parents departing this life. How to manage all those life situations is a challenge for all of us, but the added aspect of Asperger's clearly increases and deepens that ravine crossing any given path on life's journey.
I've added Tony Attwood's book to my TBR, along with John Elder Robison's other books, his brother's books (Augusten Burroughs), and his mother's memoir (Margaret Robison).
This read has started a deeper education for me in this particular area - as I mentioned at the start - it's better late than never.
A romp in the [insert your reading space here] ! I loved reading this book - Peggy Rowe is by all means the successor to Erma B herself! Witty, full oA romp in the [insert your reading space here] ! I loved reading this book - Peggy Rowe is by all means the successor to Erma B herself! Witty, full of Snap, fleet and edgy. . .she's got it all. AND she's the mother of Mike Rowe & Co. In this book we hear about it all, modern and up-to-date.
She clearly loves her job and her life, despite many reasons that could have been problematic. Instead, she embraces the elephants and serves them in the room with their favorite TV trays. Not a whimper, whine or moan. BUT there will be reports to the world at large, side-eyes, and clever asides from which there will be no retreating. . .and we'll get to read about all of it, I hope!
Bonus? Photographs. . worth giving up the audio on this one and going straight to the ebook. Just sayin'.
This particular volume? Hilarious x 4 stars....more
I don't have enough praise for this journal-memoir of an Adventure Activist. . .before opening the book, I'd never heard of her, or her quest (Pond toI don't have enough praise for this journal-memoir of an Adventure Activist. . .before opening the book, I'd never heard of her, or her quest (Pond to Peak Challenge) or the subject of her mighty obsession (Desert Island Discs - BBC's Radio 4). And here I am putting off committing my review to print because I want reasons to keep reading over sections. . . .but the time has come. . .
Jessica Hepburn starts out explaining her purpose in writing - her love of lists, and keeping track of things. She's had a rough road, but there are two major life loves that have helped her through it all: Adventuring and Music - and the best of all her worlds are the combining of both. She explains that she's not the one you'd think of as the athlete, but that she is the only woman to have completed the "Pond to Peak Challenge," which is to say English Chanel swum, London Marathon run, and the Sherpa's Chomolungma (you may know it as Mt Everest) climbed. In addition, she walks and walks and walks and walks - throughout the world. Getting through the sad, the happy, the worry, the warp and the weft one foot in front of the other. She's claimed the title of Adventure Activist - and her main point to you, dear Reader, is to become one, too. That therein lies the way through this life.
But wait, there's more! That's only half of her message - the other is AMAZING - MUSIC! Remember she loves lists? All of that stuff she did (and still does) in the previous paragraph? She did them as she listened to MUSIC! She's got 8 of her playlists for your review (as your homework is to think about building your own):
* Songs of Childhood * Songs of Home * (If You Still Believe In) Love Songs * Sad Songs * Happy Songs * Songs for a Wonderful World * Songs of Faith and Survival * Songs to Die to
I wish I could list them all for you, but then you might not have all the fun I did as I went through and found every one and added them to my lists (or didn't if they didn't hit my spots). I cried as I listened through the sad songs, and a few of the songs to die to. . .others had me up dancing, bouncing around and startling all my home mates. It was a blast! ("?did she just samba through the kitchen?!" "yep, she's doing laundry to the Girl from Ipanema, just clear the way through.")
The author's passion for music has been fed over the years by a world treasure that I (a music person) had never heard of: BBC's program, running since 1942 - every week - 3000+ programs to listen to, called Desert Island Discs wherein guests are invited to be interviewed and respond to a scenario, always the same for all these people famous and not, professional and not, in all walks of life - the list is impressive. The scenario is this - If you were sent off to a desert island, never to return and could take 8 pieces of music to listen to, 1 book, and 1 luxury (an inanimate luxury) - what would you take with you? This scenario sparks the most surprising interviews, weaving in the reasons why they make the choices they do - and the final question, which is the reason for the title of this book - of the 8 choices if you had to save only one of those pieces of music from the waves - which would it be and why? I've found the program and am now a new fan and listen every day (the archives have my favorite Jimmy Stewart - so lovely to hear him and others who've already gone to their Islands. . . .)
I will indeed save Jessica from the waves. . .this book is a delight. One of those that you can take in bits and pieces - to help you get to that new place you want to go for a long walk, or swim across, or climb near or far. Her words may trigger for you the right tune to soothe, amplify and acknowledge the hireath that's overcome you of late. She may not have exactly what you like, but she's got the wisdom to point you in the right direction. Adventuring with Music is her recipe for getting through this life. . .(I actually have images of you all out there moving, dancing, bouncing as you read this. . .it's quite nice. . . )
Lastly, a note for those who only go by genre tags. This book is tagged with nonfiction and Autobiography & Biography genres. It's so much more than that, in my opinion - this is also Music / Art / Outdoor Recreation / Performing Arts / Sports & Recreations / Travel / Women's Health (she talks about her IVF struggles and the grief of leaving that battlefield unwon).
With my wand I grant more than 5 stars. Probably 8 with a couple of luxuries thrown in for good measure.
*A sincere thank you to Jessica Hepburn, Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion, Aurum, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and independently review.* #SaveMefromtheWaves #NetGalley 52:26...more
To the overlooked and misunderstood, to compassion and grace that conquer all division.
And a foreward by David James DunWith a dedication that is
To the overlooked and misunderstood, to compassion and grace that conquer all division.
And a foreward by David James Duncan, how can this be anything less than 5 stars. . .?for me it's all about how a read makes me feel.
One Long River of Song: Notes on Wonder gave me all the feels I expect out of wisdom written to connect us with higher minds, powers and potential - however that is presented and received. If it presents on my library bookshelf, so be it. This did not disappoint.
The deep hits, the upward reaches for light, the gentle arm that pulls one close in comfort, and the respectful hand on shoulder to assure. . .not just touch, either! There's a voice throughout this "Song" book, that carries hope, peace and a reminder that we are not alone, and never have been, yet the large-hearted admission that we all feel very isolated. It flows, word over word, over word, never letting go of the wonder of it all. From death to birth to persons to earth to all of it, everything a miracle, a moment to be considered carefully, and left for the next wonder wanderer to find.
Here a reader finds magic of a non-magical sort, for every bent and skillset. It's one of those books to keep by your bedside, to read in bits and pieces; or a ready read when needs drive a reach for a 10-minute psalm that can change mind and heart to a better tune, restful lyric, brighter beam across the distance....more
I must confess - I had to read this out loud a number of times before I could get through it without tears. TFeatured in a grandma reads session. . .
I must confess - I had to read this out loud a number of times before I could get through it without tears. This is as much an entreaty to adults to change their thinking as it is to children, a different way to see things, a tool to shuuush that mean voice in our own heads, replacing it with a comforting voice (and who knew it would be Matthew McConaughey's delicious voice? I'm taking it!).
The words hit my heart deeply and profoundly. . .the child within me stepped right up and took over, so the adult within me could run for kleenex. And with each set of words came a drawing that told a story, pure and truly illustrating the author's very meaning. . .
The book's dedication is at the end, and that's when I knew I wasn't wrong. He wasn't just writing this for my kids. . .he was writing to me as well:
To my kids, your kids, and the kid in all of us. We're all as young as we're ever gonna be, so let's just keep learning. -- McConaughey
Amen, to that MM.
This is the BEST children's picture book I've read this year, maybe in many years, and I've read plenty, surrounded by lots of kidlets that love reading. I will be nominating this in the GR Best Books election this year, for certain. In the meantime, I will be singing the praises for the author, Matthew McConaughey, and the illustrator, Renee Kurilla, a hearty well-done to both.
Reader, do yourself a favor, and get this book by hook or by crook. Find someone to read it to - anyone. I read it to the birds outside my window as the kiddos are all in school today. But baby grandgirl#2 is coming over tonight, so guess what we are reading? I do believe I'll ask her sweet papa (#1son) to stay put and listen as well. . ....more
Started reading The Lover right before midnight last night. . .done in less than an hour. . . complete, simple, exquisite and perfect. Had to recheck Started reading The Lover right before midnight last night. . .done in less than an hour. . . complete, simple, exquisite and perfect. Had to recheck all doors and windows, turned out all lights. Stood behind the curtains, peeking out at the autumn leaves swirling, whirling. . .earlier in the day I'd mused that they were dancing. . .how could I not see them as I did now? Flying, twirling for their very lives. . .?????? I left one lone light on. At least I'd see whatever was coming at me. . .
Tucked myself back in, put on the reading glasses, and started at the beginning and read this again, shivering under my quilts.
So good.
*A sincere thank you to Silvia Moreno-Garcia (and a promise to read your other works!), Amazon Original Stories, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and independently review.* #TheLover #NetGalley...more
Amazing is right!!! This book has it all, if you find yourself in Northern Utah - which I do often, as I have family that lives from Ogden in the NortAmazing is right!!! This book has it all, if you find yourself in Northern Utah - which I do often, as I have family that lives from Ogden in the North through to American Fork environs in the South - and I was schooled there, so this is part of the world I claim; for these reasons, I'm owning these 5 stars! I recognize the Wonder in this power-packed guide to how anyone can find that same Wonder if they will simply step into their shoes, grab a hat and sunglasses, throwing on sturdy weather-awareness dress in-between.
Divided into three sections -
◼ The Nature of Cities Interesting essays and articles on the key elements in the region known as the Wasatch Front - basically that beautiful landscape of climbable crags, rocks, cliff shelves which at the bottom form a snug, lush open valley that in its farthest reaches slowly unfolds into the Great Salt Lake.
◼ 127 Wasatch Front Species to Know A thorough and delightful romp through the birds, fungi and a lichen (uno), bugs, mammals, and reptiles and amphibians that call the Wasatch Front their home. The photographs and drawings throughout capture the feel and wild side of the cities that nest against the WF.
◼ Nearby Nature Field Trips This is my favorite: assigned as homework are 21 Trips, mapped out and highlights noted, along with accessibility scale, and amenities showing. Trip 1 starts in the north, with the Ogden River Parkway, a place I know well, but haven't ever done all 4.4 miles of it - but will be on my next trip! Trip 21 is to the south in Provo's Bicentennial Park. . another place that has part of my heart from another life. All the other "trips" are between those two points, each laid out just as thoroughly.
This is a perfect resource for those wanting to explore a place they've just moved to, are visiting, or maybe have lived in all their lives!
5 Wonder-Packed stars from this reader who knows what she knows.
*A sincere thank you to the Natural History Museum of Utah and Lisa Thompson, Timber Press and NetGalley for an ARC to read and independently review.* #WildWasatchFront #NetGalley...more
A book of joy here. . . words from all over the world capturing just the right meaning that doesn't have a word of its own in my first language. . .thA book of joy here. . . words from all over the world capturing just the right meaning that doesn't have a word of its own in my first language. . .this book provides windows into other languages. Some are full of sadness and mystery, open-ended forever: saudade. Some are perfect: wabi sabi. Others made me laugh out loud: drachenfutter.
See my kindle notes for more of that. . .and the illustrations that accompany each word is its own bonus page. . . beautifully, whimsically done.
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