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Barb B

Barb B

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I am a photographer www.barbbriggsphotographer.wordpress.com and the president of The Africa Book Project (www.africabookproject.org). I enjoy reading a wide range of books and recently joined an international development book club.
  • Calgary, Canada
  • member since January 4, 2011

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  • The Tenth Gift
    • Rated 5 stars

    Loved the history, the mix of the past and present and the romance.

    Barb B wrote this review Tuesday, February 7, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Glass Castle
    • Rated 5 stars

    The Glass Castle provided insight into a world that exists right in front of us but we rarely pay attention to. It raised a number of questions for me and provoked a lot of insignts and thoughts into my own life. Well written and enjoyable.

    Barb B wrote this review Wednesday, September 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • In Defense of Food
    • Rated 5 stars

    Well researched and written book that examines our dependency on the "food industry" and societal notions of nutrition. I found the discussion on margarine and corn very interesting as well as the history of nutritionism. It made me rethink how I shop for food and question what I'm actually eating.

    Barb B wrote this review Sunday, January 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Blue Sweater
    • Rated 5 stars

    This book is full of insights and makes you rethink ideas about charity, international development and the role of business.

    Barb B wrote this review Tuesday, January 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Tiger Warrior
    • Rated 5 stars

    This was the first book I read in the series and I loved it. I've since read every one of his books. The story moves along well and has interesting characters.

    Barb B wrote this review Tuesday, January 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • One Hundred Years of Solitude
    • Rated 2 stars

    I just didn't get it. I really had to force myself to finish it. I heard that it makes more sense in Spanish

    Barb B wrote this review Tuesday, January 4, 2011. ( reply | permalink )