Hidayah's Book Club: Jeannette Walls

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BACKGROUND

I love to read. I love to share. I would love to share my passion for reading with all of you.

HOW THIS BOOK CLUB WORKS

It's a very simple concept. I have a book and I want to share it with you. Just follow these simple steps.

#Browse through my collection of books. For tips on how to find a book click here.

#Choose one you like. I have provided a plot summary and review for each book to help you.

#Leave a comment under that particular post ("I want to borrow this book" or something similar).

#Contact me at thehidayahstory@yahoo.com and leave your name and mailing address.

#I will mail the book to you and you can read it.

THE INTERESTING BIT

In order to promote reading to others too please do these simple steps.

#Tell all your book loving friends.

#You may keep the book for 2 weeks (upon recieving it- so notify me when it arrives safely- extensions are negotiable).

#After that, please mail it to the next person requesting the book (contact me to get their address). If nobody else has requested the book, simply mail it back to me.

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21.9.11

Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

Basic Plot

This book was based on the true life story of the author's grandmother Lily Casey Smith. Lily was spunky, resourceful child who grew up to be a resilient and amazing woman. Despite having odds stacked against her, she managed to persevere and adapt to every imaginable situation. Breaking in wild horses, learning to drive an automobile and even a plane, also teaching kids in distant one-pony towns across the deserts.

Rating 4.5/5

My full review here.

Thank you to Lydia for lending me this book.

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21.9.11

Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls