Swallow by Sefi Atta - I thought that Swallow was a bird, and a sweet and simple title for a story about a young Nigerian woman. Instead it's a rather harsh title for a beautifully written story about what it's like to live in the city, and to wonder about your future. In Nigeria, in Africa. Practical Tolani tells her story with a straightforward, seemingly unemotional voice, yet this story is full emotion. Her impractical roommate Rose, her boyfriend Sanwo, their friend Johnny Walker, Tolani's mother the cloth dyer and her father the drummer, her independent aunt Iya Alaro, Mr. Salako at the bank, Mrs. Durojaiye, Mama Chidi, OC, and Godwin round out a tale told in the present and about the past. This is a beautiful book that can be judged by its beautiful cover. Could an e-reader even come close to the experience of turning each of these pages? I don't think so. Borrow or buy, and if you must, e-read Swallow. I'm going to google Sefi Atta now, and reserve her other books.
Without Limits - Last night we watched another movie about Steve Prefontaine, the runner. It's the same story with a similar vibe, but different truths. Donald Sutherland played the Oregon coach, Bill Bowerman, and I must say that I forgot that he was Donald Sutherland and not Bowerman. Pre is played by Billy Crudup and he's still an upstart, but the portrayal is a bit warmer. We loved it.
Her Heart On Her Sleeve: I live in a suburb north of Chicago, and I read, bead, make jewelry, sew, watch TV and movies, crochet, craft, decorate, go to house and garage sales, walk and go on beach walks, listen to music, take pictures, cook and bake, read, and write about all of it on herheartonhersleeve. I have a companion blog called Jewlery by Dianne Sophia at diannesophia.blogspot.com where I write exclusively about my jewelry.
Jewelry By Dianne Sophia: I have been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a girl growing up in Detroit, and have been designing and making jewelry for 15 years. I love to work with pearls and crystals, semi-precious stones, Sterling Silver and Gold, along with vintage beads and materials. I delight in combining shape, pattern and color in new ways. I'm inspired and influenced by my travels and experiences as a reader, writer, photographer and student of life. My blog herheartonhersleeve.blogspot.com chronicles my life in art and popular culture.
Swallow by Sefi Atta - I thought that Swallow was a bird, and a sweet and simple title for a story about a young Nigerian woman. Instead it's a rather harsh title for a beautifully written story about what it's like to live in the city, and to wonder about your future. In Nigeria, in Africa. Practical Tolani tells her story with a straightforward, seemingly unemotional voice, yet this story is full emotion. Her impractical roommate Rose, her boyfriend Sanwo, their friend Johnny Walker, Tolani's mother the cloth dyer and her father the drummer, her independent aunt Iya Alaro, Mr. Salako at the bank, Mrs. Durojaiye, Mama Chidi, OC, and Godwin round out a tale told in the present and about the past. This is a beautiful book that can be judged by its beautiful cover. Could an e-reader even come close to the experience of turning each of these pages? I don't think so. Borrow or buy, and if you must, e-read Swallow. I'm going to google Sefi Atta now, and reserve her other books.
Without Limits - Last night we watched another movie about Steve Prefontaine, the runner. It's the same story with a similar vibe, but different truths. Donald Sutherland played the Oregon coach, Bill Bowerman, and I must say that I forgot that he was Donald Sutherland and not Bowerman. Pre is played by Billy Crudup and he's still an upstart, but the portrayal is a bit warmer. We loved it.
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