The Favorite Books of Laura Shea

a list by Laura Shea, a restaurant owner, wife, aspiring farmer and mother of two
filed under Personal Favorites
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by Kurt Vonnegut

Amazon says:
One of Vonnegut's most entertaining novels, "Cat's Cradle" is filled with scientists and G-men and even ordinary folks caught up in the game. These assorted characters chase each other around in search of the world's most important and dangerous substance, a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. At one time, this novel could probably be found on the bookshelf of every college kid in America; it's still a fabulous read and a great place to start if you're young enough to have missed the first Vonnegut craze.

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onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/to_amazon/The_Favorite_Books_of_Laura_Shea/The_Complete_Maus_A_Survivors_Tale');" onMouseOver="window.status='http://amazon.com/dp/0679406417'; return true;" onMouseOut="window.status=''; return true;">

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by Art Spiegelman

Amazon readers say:

"A landmark work in many ways."
"A daring format for a moving tale."
"A profound, deep and important book."
"A brilliant new take on a difficult issue."

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by Henry Roth

Amazon says:
When Henry Roth published his debut novel "Call It Sleep" in 1934, it was greeted with considerable critical acclaim though, in those troubled times, lackluster sales. Only with its paperback publication thirty years later did this novel receive the recognition it deserves -- and still enjoys. "Call It Sleep" is the magnificent story of David Schearl, a "dangerously imaginative" child coming of age in the slums of New York.

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by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Amazon readers say:

"Slow-paced but intriguing psychological thriller..."
"Serious psychological tragedy."
"Another philosophical classic from the D-man."
"A living nightmare."

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by P. D. James

Amazon readers say:

"A gem."
"Incomparable and artistic."
"Absorbing story and characters."
"Death by sea, land and care."

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by Robert Marshall

Amazon readers say:

"An incredible Jewish survival story."
"Powerful and moving."
"Astonishing story of the price of survival."

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by John Irving

Amazon readers say:

"Faith, war and friendship in the sixties."
"Wonderful read and endearing characters."
"Graham Greene's successor."
"Intelligent and engaging."

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by Tim O'Brien

Amazon readers say:

"This book will give you goosebumps."
"Masterpiece of human feelings and actions."
"The power of language."
"Searing, profound and devastating stories of the Vietnam War."

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