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Small Wonder
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bookshelves: non-fiction, essays, memoir, north-america, social-commentary, zzck, reviewed, xhc, favorite-authors
Jul 12, 2022
bookshelves: non-fiction, essays, memoir, north-america, social-commentary, zzck, reviewed, xhc, favorite-authors
Collection of twenty-three essays, published in 2002 and written in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Topics include nature, ecology, power, family life, love, society, and politics. Kingsolver is a keen observer of the world, and she writes beautifully detailed anecdotes that are incorporated into broader messages. Many of her points are still pertinent, such as environmental responsibility, sustainable agriculture, and building understanding across cultures. She speaks of her sadness at the decline of the independent bookstores and conveys her experiences as a writer. A few of these essays feel a bit dated, which is not surprising since I am reading this in 2022, looking back twenty years, but the distance also provides perspective. She elegantly portrays her attempts to overcome grief and recapture her optimism for the future, finding solace in the small wonders of everyday life.
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January 26, 2021
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July 6, 2022
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July 11, 2022
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