Pennyworth Books

Spain observed by foreign reporters; more cultural diversity in one book is sheer impossible.

Vaya Pais,?the original title is coordinated by a Swiss journalist (Werner Herzog) and portraits the country and its people by means of eighteen short stories. Written by the same number of journalists from nine different countries (The UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, the US, France, Mexico, Italy and The Netherlands). The book is presented by a journalist from El Pais, under the title; eighteen pairs of eyes and a single “Amor”…

IT is the same “AMOR” ?does it need a translation? ?that recently has been elected as the most beautiful Spanish word. (http://www.escueladeescritores.com/modules.php?name=Actividades&file=tienes-la-palabra).

“Amor” or not, this book is a jewel for everybody interested in Spain or culture. You will read about Spain as a country full of controversies, but you are also given insight in the culture of each of the author. One of the most striking details is…

At “Twilight” those paranormal forces beyond our control come out, and Isabella Swan (Bella) must suspend all reasonable belief to accept those forces exist – and to fall in love. Meyer’s writing is brisk, easy to read, and readers will discover they’ve turned over more pages then they’ve realized.

The story actually starts a bit slowly as seventeen-year-old Bella moves to Forks, Washington, to live with her father. As she establishes her routines, she notices a strange family of teenagers, the Cullens. They are all beautiful with pale skin and chameleon-like eyes. They also tend to stick to themselves. Bella is surprised by Edward’s initial cold treatment of her. She doesn’t know what to make of it – or him. It’s only when he saves her life with his lightening quick reflexes and unexpected strength does she begin to think there might be something unusual with him. When her Indian friend,…

Caregiving Relationships – Two Perspectives

“If I Walked in her Shoes” is a dramatic novel which captures the essence of struggles faced by families today as a result of an aging population. Susan Salach has carefully created a composite of characters made up with the needs and characteristics of real people she has connected with through bother her personal and professional experiences.

Salach’s characters are easy to identify with as they exemplify the dynamics of aging parents and the underlying love that reinforce these relationships common to thousands of families today.

The story begins by introducing Sara, corporate executive in the midst of a flourishing career, a happily married, mother of two, who suddenly becomes caregiver for her elderly mother, Rose.

A recent widow and independent Rose lived in the family home of over 50 years until a serious fall required hip surgery. Her slow recovery and waning health sound evolved into a progressive…