WEEK 8- Assignment Three-

BIOGRAPHY
The Bookseller of Kabul           by Asne Sierstad                               Bio Khan

Fascinating account of a bookseller in a society which has almost declared war on literacy [Afghanistan]. His enemies have included both militant Communists and the Taliban.  This is written by a woman journalist from Sweden, who wore a burqa for a few years in order to imbed herself into this dangerous society.

TRUE CRIME
The Devil's Rooming House      by M. Williams Phelps                   364.1523 P

Engrossing and terrifying tale of America's deadliest female serial killer.  This story was the background legend for the play "Arsenic and Old Lace." This one is genuinely creepy.

MEDICINE
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks       By Rebecca Skloot         616.027S

Wonderful story with several appeal characteristics for readers. This narrative combines medical, social, political and local history into one of the most interesting and widely read works of non-fiction of the last several years. This is a good choice for someone who has yet to read a good work of narrative non-fiction, but is open to do so. Excellent for High School & College reading assignments.

HISTORY
Destiny of the Republic   [President Garfield]  by Candace Millard     917.099M

Illuminating story of the assassination attempt on President Garfield and its aftermath. It was not the assassin who killed Garfield.  This is a great look at the social, medical, political history of that era.  One can only wonder what our country would have looked like and how things might be different had President Garfield survived his ordeal.