Nancy Mencke

Need a compelling story told with no wasted words look no farther

Providing a serious history of Ukrainian life at the start of world war 2 against Germany and as the Germans are defeated and the USSR enters the picture is as it should be acknowledged quite complex Writing with economy but not sparing the flavor and heart of the times. It is hard to put down. I gained so much from this book please give yourself this immersive experience. The world is so sad, we fight all the same battles abut perhaps the most important battle is within ourselves.

Taking in the fact Barnes wrote this in his 60’s there are so many delights to be had. Death is a such a fascinating subject. Please allow yourself to have a ramble around his brain. When he writes about his father peeing on his electric razor well enough said ….

If you enjoy watching your brain swell comfortably in rich sadness do not deprive yourself.

Perhaps her best work. Hardly a wasted word. Fresh observations where I thought none could be discovered. I used to think her work was slightly better than needed for the beach. Now any chair is enhanced by her story. You will not be disappointed

A feast, savory bits of heartfelt friendship. The author’s ego takes not a backseat, it isn’t even in the car. His remembrance of times long ago brought back the depth of feeling I thought was too buried to recall. Perhaps one needs to be old to gasp at the scenes revealed here I hope not but it might be so Thank you so much for providing my heart with this exquisite ache

Read this please You will not be disappointed

Read this in the middle of summer

Terrific all around escape from your own situation

The characters are so fleshed out, the story so full and real. You don’t want to miss this. Heartfelt