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Reviews - Non-Fiction
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| Book Club Reviews - Non-Fiction |
Out of steppe – the lost people of Central Asia - Daniel Metcalfe
Classics scholar, mid 20’s, follows his curiosity to visit six remote groups of people (cultures of diverse faith and sects) within Central Asia. Remarkable descriptions of places and people.
Reviewed by Maeve
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The sisters who would be Queen – the tragedy of Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey – Leanda De Lisle
An easy read of historical / political intrigue around the English throne. The Grey sisters lived in a tumultuous time when you needed to be one step ahead of the ‘establishment’!
Reviewed by Ann South
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The library at night – Alberto Manguel
Chapters on the history, meaning and sanctuary of libraries beginning in the 3rd Century BC and incorporating the authors own private library he set up in his French country home.
Reviewed by Chris
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Attracting birds and other wildlife to your garden in New Zealand – Gordon Ell
Beautifully presented with clear colour photographs of everything included in the text. An excellent book about New Zealand for New Zealanders – would be a great gift for someone with an interest in beautifying their surroundings with birds.
Reviewed by Robin
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Complete contemporary craft: textiles – Janine Flew
A great reference book in the crafts of weaving, feltmaking, quilting, knitting and crochet. If these are for you, this book is a must as it is packed full of methods and patterns to teach or expand knowledge of these crafts.
Reviewed by Ann
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A journal for Jordan: a story of love and honour - Dana Canedy
Sergeant Charles King writes a journal for his unborn son. Narrated by his partner Dana – a very moving love story – bestseller material.
Reviewed by Linda
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It seemed like a good idea at the time: my adventures in life and food – Moira Hodgson
A memoir of an extraordinary life. The child of a “diplomat”, who spent her childhood in exotic locations, becomes a theatre and restaurant critic in New York. She is a raconteur with some good stories to tell. A “foody” would love this book. Despite not being a foody myself I found it very entertaining. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Robin
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Paradise Lost: Smyrna 1922: the destruction of Islam’s city of tolerance – Giles Milton
A powerful tale of destruction, heroism and survival in one of the greatest catastrophes of the modern age. A gripping book so hard to put down.
Reviewed by Elizabeth
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Treading lightly – the hidden wisdom of the world’s oldest people – Karl-Erik Sveiby and Tex Skuthorpe
Treading lightly takes us on a unique journey into traditional Aboriginal life and culture, and offers a powerful and original model for building sustainable organisations, communities and ecologies. It is a compelling message for today’s world.
Reviewed by Elizabeth
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Always the sound of the sea – Helen Beaglehole
A history of lighthouses and their keepers in NZ. With excerpts from diaries and official documents it leaves the reader in no doubt as to the duties and hard life of the keepers and their families.
Reviewed by Ann
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Small pleasures – finding grace in a chaotic world – Justine Toms
A very wise little book, containing deep insight into everyday life and events. Justine Toms blends the age-old spiritual wisdom with the new discoveries of quantum physics, providing “grace in a chaotic world”. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Ineke
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