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It’s “every other Tuesday” again! That means it’s time for a quick run down of the latest SCN book reviews. Learn more about each by clicking on the title. (Remember, purchasing books through our book review site helps to support SCN’s many programs and women’s lifewriting work.)

 

EVERYTHING ON EARTH, edited by Kurt Caswell, Susan Leigh Tomlinson, and Diane Hueter Warner, reviewed by Susan Schoch. Honoring the land's story. 

 

AS IF IT DIDN'T HAPPEN, by Maggie Claire, reviewed by Mary Jo Doig. A courageous memoir of abuse, multiple personalities.

 

LA FAMILIA DE LOS SANTOS, by Lita de los Santos, reviewed by Judith Helburn. The true story of a Hispanic family in 1930s TX.

 

A riveting storytelling. Mary Karr’s LIT, reviewed by Patricia Pando. A story of determination, foolhardiness, a talent that shines.

 

MAIDS OF MISFORTUNE, Louisa Locke, reviewed by Penny Leisch. 1879 San Francisco, clairvoyant heroine, entertaining fun. Check it out.

 

Carefully researched, cleverly crafted 15th century mystery. A BOLT FROM THE BLUE, by Diane Stuckart , reviewed by Patricia Pando.

 

Lessons about life on our planet. CROW PLANET, by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, reviewed by Susan Tweit. Inspiring, practical lyricism.