Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes - 84 pg.
This book is sort of a story of Gabby's life thru poems. Gabby the daydreamer becomes Gabby the writer. What starts as an escape from her parents' arguments, takes on a new life with help from a new teacher. This verse novel celebrates imagination, friendship, & spirit.
Poems to Learn by Heart by Caroline Kennedy - 192 pg.
I really enjoyed this book of poems. So many, some short, some long. Some are just sweet and simple but some are very thought provoking. Glad to find two of my favorites - Charge of the Light Brigade, and A Blessing. Enjoy them all.
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The minute I started listening to this book being read by Henry himself, I was roped in. Henry with his unmistakable voice and personality kept my attention, and I just didn't want to have to hit pause. I grew up watching this man on Happy Days in his beloved character "The Fonz" so I was interested in hearing about his life. This is a memoir of his childhood with a very strict upbringing, thru his early challenges in showbusiness, how he met his wife Stacey of 45 years, his children, and his changing career and life lessons. What really struck me in listening to this book was how appreciative he was to so many people in his life, many other actors that he has worked with and what kind things he said about so many of them. He has overcome some obstacles in his life but has remained very kind and humble in my opinion. I really enjoyed listening to this audio
