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Summer Reading for Women
In keeping with the theme of my Summer Newsletter, When the Living is Easy, I thought the idea of summer reading would be a good way to kick back and spend some enjoyable time.
A couple of weeks ago I read Fresh Air by Charlotte Vale-Allen, and found it upbeat and refreshing with well-developed characters. It’s the story of a reclusive woman who by chance meets a young inner city girl on a two-week home stay through the Fresh Air Fund.
Also on a light note, since I’m into mysteries, I just read Murder in Montmartre by Cara Black (Aimee Leduc Series #6). What I especially liked about this book was the rich and vivid descriptions of Paris and its famous focal points.
Part of my summer program is to touch nature – really touch it – by spending a few moments lying on the ground under a tree, walking on the sand and in the water. This was a suggestion by my friend Pema; I later found out that Ayurvedic doctors advise this. If you like this idea, you may find The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram right up your alley. The author speaks about his travels to cultures that are well connected with nature and of how we have lost that intimate connection in Western society. My daughter gave the book to us as a gift.
What are you reading this summer? If you have something that really speaks to you, please share in with all of us.
Thank you!
