books by Geraldine Brooks

books by Geraldine Brooks

books:

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006

Adding dimension to a one-dimensional classic...
The "horror", "shock" and "dismay" by reviewers who found March an aborhent departure from the classic that inspired this beautifully conceived novel seems more aptly suited to pre-teens than mature adults. Is it really so amazing that a decent man can be flawed? ...

People of the Book
Brooks, Geraldine

Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc., 2008

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, this is the journey of a rare illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and war.

People of the Book: A Novel

Geraldine Brooks

Viking Adult, 2008

A wonderful story
Book and manuscript conservator, Dr.Hanna Heath is brought to Sarajevo, after the Bosnian war, to examine what the authorities hope will be a huge find..a Haggadar or ancient Hebrew manuscript, written in the early 15th century. Hanna discovers some unusual tiny clues ...

Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague

Geraldine Brooks

Viking Adult, 2001

Amazing ending
This book was wonderful to read, especially the ending. It tells the story of a woman, Anna Firth, who moves back and forth in society between the villagers and the decision makers during the plague year. Her observations are the heart of the book. The ending is ...

Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Birthplace of the American Ideal
Andrew Cockburn

National Geographic, 2008

Along the 175-mile stretch from Monticello to Gettysburg—designated by Congress as the official "birthplace of America"—intriguing details of our nation?s past emerge from every town and byway. This beautiful book spotlights key places and personalities on the route, revealing insiders? stories of early America. The creative team—renowned author ...

Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal's Journey from Down Under to All Over

Geraldine Brooks

Anchor, 1999

A quest to discover the world as well as discover herself
Australian born Geraldine Brooks spent many years as a foreign correspondent covering the Middle East. I loved her book, "Nine Parts of Desire" which was about Muslim women, and I have followed her life somewhat as she is often mentioned by her husband, Tony Horwitz, ...

Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women

Geraldine Brooks

Anchor, 1995

nine parts of desire...ten parts intrigue
Geraldine Brooks takes us inside her personal trip trough the Islamic world and gives as close to an UNBIASED view of the treatment of Islamic women that i could imagine. she is careful to point out the reasons that are given for wierd practices. She doesn't shy away ...

Romances Of Colonial Days
Geraldine Brooks

Blatter Press, 2008

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

People of the Book unabridged CDs library edition
Geraldine Brooks

Blackstone Audio, 2008

A novel from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of March comes the story o the journey of a rare illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and war.