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Ansel Adams In the National Parks

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 26, 2010
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Born on February 20, 1902, Ansell Adams has captured the hearts of millions of people with his photographs. He is most famous for his photographs in United States National Parks during the depression.

Ansell Adams in National Parks is a treasure that all fans will adore. With crisp black and white photography, Adams made the parks come alive for people who were unable to see them for themselves. His photographs have inspired a nation to take better care of nature.
Packed with over 225 amazing photographs, some of which have never been published before, this book is perfect for nature lovers and a must have for Ansell Adams fans! This is not a coffee table book that will sit and collect dust. My husband and I have gone through it several times already and will continue to do so. It calls out to me and every time I look through it I notice something that I hadn’t noticed before.
Ansell Adams died in 1984 but he lives on through his exquisite photographs. His work will never go out of style. This book is a special keepsake and would make a perfect gift. In fact, we are purchasing a copy of it for a gift for my dear SIL (hope she’s not reading this.)
Thanks a million to Anna Balasi of Hachette Book Group for sending me this book for review.
5/5
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Sunflowers by Sheramy Bundrick- revisited

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 26, 2010
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I‘m still working on catching up in the Alphabet Challenge.

I read and reviewed Sunflowers last year.  It’s about the relationship the Vincent Van Gogh and a prostitute, Rachel.  Sheramy Bundrick took a little know person, Rachel and made her come to life.  She also gave us insight into Van Gogh and mental illness.  It wasn’t until sometime after his death, that his painting became world famous.

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The Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 26, 2010
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I am behind in the Alphabet Challenge but I remembeedr this wonderful book which, I read a long time ago.  It is worth another visit.

Wayne Johnston is a Canadian writer and he certainly keeps his focus on Canada in The Colony of Unrequited Dreams.  He tells the story of Joey Smallwood, the real-life premier of Newfoundland.  He ran in Newfoundland virtually unchallenged for 23 years. 
Wayne Johnston did an incredible job re-telling the life of Smallwood and his history anc capturing the landscape of Newfounlnd, with the use of his fictional character, Sheilagh Fielding.
Your probably thinking.. Canadian politics? boring.  The focus is not really on the politics, it is on Newfoundland and the characters.  It is a very good work in Canadian literature. 
5/5

 

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