A book filled with beautiful, serenity inducing photographs written by Lauren Thompson. This book was inspired by the tragedy that unfolded on September 11th and else where. Thompson reminds me that hope is always there. After reading this book I felt very calm and believe in the humanity of all people. It is so easy to turn on the news and think this world is full of despair. Thompson gives me...

After much reluctance and foot dragging, I finally gave in and read the 'Mormon Vampire' book. I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't gory and disgusting and terribly frightening- which were the main reasons I couldn't bring myself to read a book about vampires- I don't like creepy things. It was interesting and fun with just the right amount of creepiness. I will probably read the rest of the...

First off I love Ryan's books. I think she is a fantastic writer. This is 6th book I have read written by her. The others being Esperanza Rising, Becoming Naomi Leon, Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride, When Miriam Sang and Riding Freedom. All of which I highly recommend. Paint the Wind is about a girl named Maya and a paint horse named Artemisia. Maya is orphaned when her parents are killed in a...