From: Ruth I Gordon <druthgo>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:20:49 -0800

Among the many titles that have added to my happiness about the state of nonfiction are:

Patridge, This Land Was Made for You and Me. Aside from the lively and accurate text, the author's comments on her own life, and the photos
(chosen by her father) is a model of a biography.

Arnold, Ann, The Adventurous Chef: Alexis Soyer (FSG) written and illustrated in a dynamic fashion by Arnold presents a fairly unknown person. Those who know anything about Florence Nightingale, especially in the Crimea, will recognize Soyer as the person who changed the diet and preparation of food for the hospitals and later for the British military. Colorful, humorous paintings add to a dynamic text.

Both books are worthy of a Sibert and other awards.

(Too bad so many teachers insist on minimum 100 page biographies.)

That both authors live and work in Berkeley, CA., is an interesting sidebar.

 Grandma

"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
Received on Wed 04 Dec 2002 03:20:49 PM CST