marys 2 Posted December 12, 2006 My friend's mom is the hosptial for three weeks recovering from heart surgery/problems. She is a former teacher and loves to read and I was wondering if anyone had any good book recommendations - I was thinking along the lines of humor and healing but any suggestions are welcome. THANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycran 0 Posted December 12, 2006 If she is a pet person there is a book with dog humor....Marley and Me, great book:clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat817 19 Posted December 12, 2006 I LOVE most of Nora Roberts. There are lots of special books out right now pertaining to Special Christmas stories, not all romance--but all uplifting and full of hope. I am sure you can find a great assortent especially this time of year!! What a nice thing that is for you to do!!! Kat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted December 12, 2006 Marley and Me was great .. but a tad of a tear jerker ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted December 12, 2006 Anything by David Sedaris. Laugh out loud funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flabuless 18 Posted December 12, 2006 the author jude deveraux always keeps me amused... becky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marys 2 Posted December 12, 2006 Thank you SO much everyone who took the time to write - I love all your suggestions - I'll start looking today! mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitteroldhag 0 Posted December 22, 2006 If she's an English major, I recommend Kite Runner. It's the best book I've read in years and I read a lot of books. If she likes fantasy, I recommend Terry Pratchett's Discworld books. They are hilarious. I reread them constantly. Even non-fantasy folks like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat804 0 Posted December 23, 2006 I love Janet Evanovich. Her Stephenie Plum series is funny, sexy and mysterious and roudy all at the same time. Nothing too graphic or raw. Her charactors are just a hoot. The grandmother alone is worth the read. hugs...cat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrilen 0 Posted December 23, 2006 Dr. Oz's new book, You On A Diet is an excellent healthy read! Also the late Jaquline Suzzane who wrote Valley of the Dolls wrote a book about her poodle called Every Night Josephine that happens to be hilarious! I cannot tell you how many time I have read it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dezadoo 0 Posted December 25, 2006 nora roberts! and i also like jennifer weiner's books! they are hilarious! if she is a teacher, she may also like harry potter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddee 0 Posted December 26, 2006 I'm an English teacher, and, of course, love to read. The Jean Rhys book Wide Sargasso Sea is a prequel to Jane Eyre but a more modern-day read. I loved the setting throughout the book. It's also a fast read of 189 pages. Dianne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
