#EmptyShelf17 39 I thought there would be cake by @kwelbyroberts

September 29, 2017 by drbexl

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A short book, but I've been reading it in bits and pieces - a lovely companion for a difficult journey. I Thought There Would Be Cake by Katharine Welby-Roberts My rating: 5 of 5 stars I started reading this before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and have finished it…

#EmptyShelf17 #32-38 – Mostly to do with #BreastCancer

September 27, 2017November 13, 2017 by drbexl

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It's been a long week since my last post when I was trying to distract myself from the thought of surgery the next day! I didn't get through that next day without tears, but I did get through it! Very early start, lots of questions, tests, lovely gown, etc. but…

#EmptyShelf17 #31 Musings of a Clergy Child: Growing into a faith of my own by @alianoree

August 22, 2017December 11, 2017 by drbexl

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I had this for a while, then really enjoyed reading it over a couple of weeks: Musings of a Clergy Child: Growing into a faith of my own by Nell Goddard My rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm not a clergy child (although I do know Nell), and I enjoyed…

#EmptyShelf17 #28-30 including The Power by @NaomiAllthenews and Dietland by @QueSaraiSera

July 27, 2017December 11, 2017 by drbexl

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I've done a bit of reading whilst on leave (still partway through several others): Jesus' Day Off by Nicholas Allan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well this is very short, but recommended by a friend who wanted to remind me that I can slow down! Designed for kids, good…

#EmptyShelf17 #27 Hidden by Catherine McKenzie

July 16, 2017December 11, 2017 by drbexl

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Hidden by Catherine McKenzie My rating: 3 of 5 stars I found this book quite frustrating to read as the narrative bounced from character to character and across time zones, although the concept was intriguing enough to keep me reading. I still felt there were questions unresolved at the end…

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