I am looking for good, short stories to read to an elderly person in a nursing home. Any suggestions? Thanks
There is a book by Carolyn Banks that was specifically written for the elderly. There are numerous short stories she tried out on reading aloud for their reaction.
Any good romance books I should read?
I have a $50 gift card to borders. I can go CRAZY with that. Anyone have any ideas for a romance book to read? Please DO NOT SAY TWILIGHT! I've already been through those. Jane Austen is out of the question because I've been through those too. Right now I'm reading Wuthering Heights and finishing that up soon. So give me some ideas please! It can be something as simple as a teen fic or more sophisticated such as Jane Austen or Emily Bronte. You help is much appreciated. Give me a nice list of books if you can!!! Ten points to my favorite answer!!!!!! Thanks!
What are some books that 25-30 year old females should read?
Thanks for he A2A, but I'm not in the age group mentioned in the question. Yet, these are a few books I would suggest to grown up woman:"The Pakistani Bride", by Bapsi Sidhwa"Gently falls the bakula", by Sudha Murthy"Children of a better god" by Susmita Bagchi"Thousand splendid suns" by Khaled Hosseini"And the mountains echoed", by Khaled Hosseini"The kite runners", by Khaled Hosseini"Perks of being a wallflower", by Stephen Chbosky"Rage of angels" by Sidney SheldonThere are a lot of other novels, but these would definitely appeal to our sensitive side and almost all of them have a central female character. They are worth a read and we could truly appreciate them when we are mature enough.
WHat's a good book to read to someone in a nursing home?
First, I'd find a bit about what the person likes, if I could. Man or woman might make a difference, religious or not, and how competent he or she is. If it's just going to be whoever is available, then my next question would be how long are you going to read? Is this a one time thing or will you be going back often to read to the same person? Let's assume you don't know the person and that you're just going once. That would mean you'd need something fairly short with wide appeal. I'd look for some collections of stories, such as James Herriot's Dog Stores or Cat Stories. Some have even been recast as picture books for children. They're self- contained, often humorous but not silly. These books were written for adults so they're not talking down to anyone. They're set in England during the 30s-50s or 60s, I believe and some of the people you may read to will be from that era. Animals tend to be popular topics for the elderly too, because they can relate and there's not as much emotional baggage usually... with family stories, you may accidentally hit a sore spot. James Thurber's short stories such as "The Night the Bed Fell" or Mark Twain's "Jumping Frog of Calavaras County" might be a good choice. If the person is a mystery fan, then maybe an Agatha Christie short story. At the library you should be able to find a good selection of short story books or books of essays on topics: Great Romance Stories or Best Mystery Stories or Best Loved Stories. You might want to take a book of Best Loved Poems too-- there are some wonderful story poems, like Song of Hiawatha or The Highwayman that might appeal. Of course, if you're going to go back several times, you could choose a book to read. In that case, you'll know pretty quickly whether or not the book will hold the person's interest. Let me suggest that you take a selection: several different books, some with short selections, some longer and ASK the person which he or she would like to hear. After all, this is an individual with likes and dislikes. Let him or her have a hand in choosing. Finally, I would urge you to read some of the possible selections aloud BEFORE you go. That way your reading will be smoother and you'll know of possible pitfalls before you go in. Also, you'll be able to tell the person a bit more about the selection so you can make a suitable choice. Good luck!
What are some good books or movies where a mentally strong woman overcomes hardship?
The year 2000 Hollywood film ERIN BROCKOVICH is such an inspiring film.Julia Roberts won the Oscar and various other awards for Best Actress role in this film, based on a true story.The hardship which Erin B. faced is the mother of all hardships - confronting a gang of men with enormous clout in the form of money-power, legal power, and wearing the garb of a benevolent public facing corporation.
What are some must-read books for Indian women?
Thank you for the A2A.My Vote#1 would go to ‘Ladies Coupe’ by Anita Nair.Although a lot of people might disagree with me, I have always believed that feminism in India is at a different level than feminism in the rest of the world. And this book renders a healthy dose of just that…Indian feminism. Each one of us have our own ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’ stuff, depending on our situation in life and in society. What is acceptable to one may be unacceptable to another, and vice versa. And we don’t have a problem with that either. This richness…this potpourri…this wonderful myriad of emotions has been wonderfully captured by Anita Nair in this masterpiece. A definitely worthy read…especially by Indian women.Vote#2 would be for ‘Ancient Promises’ by Jaishree MisraHow many Indian women do we know that have actually escaped the shackles of a miserable marriage? Not many. Most choose to stay on despite being perpetually unhappy, fearing social backlash. Jaishree Misra’s semi-autobiographical novel touches this very subject that is verily a raw nerve in many an Indian woman’s soul. Every Indian woman would know of at least one woman who refuses to walk out of a marriage our of fear of society. ‘Ancient Promises’ is sure to touch your soul in an unprecedented way. This book may not be as relatable to non-Indians as it would be for Indians…especially women.Vote#3 goes to ‘Daughters of Shame’ by Jasvinder SangheraHonor killings. This book is all about a world that is in equal measure scary and believable. This book talks about regular people you see on the street, at the workplace, at cafes…who metamorphose into either monsters or victims behind closed doors. What’s the point in being a world citizen if one cannot expand one’s horizon mentally? I would have believed it if somebody were to tell me that religious zealots practiced honor killings. But this book talks about normal people…people you would have not an iota of doubt about…people who laugh and joke with you and pass you genial smiles turn into tyrants who do not even flinch when they slit the throat of their only daughter in the name of honor :’(
What are some must-read Marathi books?
Historical मृत्युंजय - Mrutyunjay by Shivaji Sawant श्रीमान योगी - Shreeman Yogi by Ranjeet Desai संभाजी - Sambhaji by Vishwas Patil छावा - Chhawa by Shivaji Sawant पानिपत - Panipat by Vishwas Patilययाति - Yayati by V. S. Khandekarघटकेत रोविले झेंडे - Ghatket Rovile Zende by Vasudev Belvalkarराजा शिवछत्रपती - Raja Shivchatrapati by Babasaheb Purandareयुगान्त - Yugant by Iravati Karveराधेय - Radhey by Ranjeet Desai स्वामी - Swami by Ranjeet Desai Biography / Autobiographyमाझी जन्मठेप - Mazi Janmthep by Swa. Vi. Da. Savarkar महानायक - Mahanayak by Vishwas Patilआमचा बाप आन् आम्ही - Amacha Bap Aan Amhi by Dr. Narendra Jadhav इडली ऑर्किड आणि मी ! - Idali Orchid Ani Mi by Vitthal Kamat मुसाफिर - Musafir by Achyut Godbole झोंबी - Zombi by Anand Yadavउपरा - Upara by Lakshman ManeHridaysth - About Dr. Nitu Mandke by Dr. Alka Mandke Otherझाडाझडती - Zadazadati by Vishwas Patilशाळा - Shala by Milind BokilIf you want to brush up on your language skills, read above books as your homework and consider this one as your exam -१८५७ चे स्वातंत्र्यसमर - 1857 Che Swatantryasamar by Swa. Vi. Da. Savarkar
Do you remember the name of the "firefly" book that I read 6/7 years ago in 2009/2010?
Not Whedon. Maybe Firefly by Owl City. The cover has a girl standing against a landscape of a field and night sky, releasing fireflies that re flying everywhere. I believe she had the jar over her head. Don t remember much about the book, except it contained many connected storylines per chapter. Don t remember the names of the characters. A google search & looking for the cover lead to nowhere Clearly a YA so most likely availabel at local middle or high school. There were 2 14-year old characters, boy & girl buddies with romantic undertones. I remember most that the girl is helping an elderly woman with diabetes. The diabetic woman falls ill & the young girl doesn t know what to do. I remember her mentioning that she heard you could mix sugar & orange juice. I don t remember the woman s diabetic shock symptoms. Her parent s aren t around for some reason and she didn t call 911, she sees a car & thinks that in emergencies it should be okay for a minor like her to drive the elderly woman to the hospital. I believe her male friend is in the passenger side and they manage to drive the elderly woman to the hospital. I remember her fearing that the hospital would ask a lot of questions but they didn t. I believe the elderly woman got treatment and recovered somewhat. This is a plotline I remember most. I don t remember any religious undertones but they may have been too subtle for me to notice. Please drop any information you can if you ve read a book like this.
Light hearted mystery books?
You should really, really read the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. If ever a book fell under "light hearted mystery books" all of these books do. Evanovich is a hoot - her books are wittingly clever, funny, and keep you in suspense all in one. I've laughed out loud at parts. Begins with "One for the Money." Others suggested James Patterson - I love his books too - definitely worth reading - but he is much heavier than Evanovich.