1. That eye the sky
The book is mainly about Sigrid and her husband, Jake. ... Knowing he will come for her, Sigrid packs her bags and leaves a note for Beth, whom is supposed to return home the following day. ... It was her daughter who was narrating at the end of the book. ... The book ends off with Sigrid's daughter talking about her mother. ... In conclusion I enjoyed this book and it was a pleasure to read. ...
" Chanda struggles with the existence of God and whether or not He's there for her throughout the book. ... Chanda's ultimate goal at the end of the book was to raise AIDS awareness, "Mama said I should save my anger to fight injustice. ... On a more personal note, this book taught me that each culture and society has a different way of dealing with death; "Funerals are for the living (162)," not the dead. ... In the book, Iris, Chanda's little sister, is caught drinking which shows that kids in Africa are likely to have more access to alcohol than we do. ...
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING: Character Analysis Griet: "Strangers would think I was calm Only my mother would note the tightness along my jaw, the widening of my already wide eyes." ... Griet was clearly a good judge of character, realizing from the start of the book how she would have to act towards various characters in order to cope in the household. ...
I love looking back at the end of the week and noting all the silly little things my child has just whispered and went on about her day. ... I once read a self-help book on focusing on life. ... But in this book they talked about smelling the flowers and a simple wave at your neighbor when you drive down the road. ...
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve the beauty." As people who encounter different environments and situations every day, it is impossible not to change. It is inevitable even when it isn't welcomed. Just as the caterpillar morphs i...