I read Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand for one of my book groups. While I thought that the story was very well-written and researched, I just didn't enjoy the story. And it is a great story of survival. I just don't enjoy reading about WWII Japanese prison camps. The horror of the brutality is not what I want to read for enjoyment. That's just a personal thing and in no way do I mean to reflect badly on the book. I know that millions have enjoyed the book, as did my book group...it's just not my kind of reading.
The other non-fiction book that I read recently was by Pat Conroy, one of my favorite authors. The book is called The Water is Wide. It is the story of a year when Mr. Conroy chose to teach young children on the island of Yamacraw off of South Carolina. It was an interesting book. I guess I was disappointed reading it, because I love his fiction so much! This was more mundane.
Obviously, I am not a big non-fiction fan, something that I have been trying to push myself to resolve. Still working on it...
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I meant to comment earlier on this, Sue. I have a difficulty with non-fiction reading too. I like to think I enjoy it, but really it's an effort. I want to be open to reading out of my comfort zone too, and I am anxious to learn things....but I find I get bored easily with non-fiction. Fiction is what I reach for naturally, for pure pleasure. I'll keep trying though!
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