I HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE II

NON-FICTION


2006 Mortenson, G THREE CUPS OF TEA

One man' misson to promote peace one school at a time. The political climate of Pakistan is much in the news currently, so in the past few years this book has soared in popularity, as have both the young adult and children's versions.

2006 Krakauer, J INTO THIN AIR

Originally, this author was best know to readers of outdoor sports magazines. His popularity soared with the publication of this true tale of derring-do, and mortal errors, on Mount Everest.

1998 Bryson, B. A WALK IN THE WOODS

Few had ever heard of this American author, who had spent much of his life living in England, before the publication of this book. Who would want to read about hiking the Appalachian Trail? Oh, but we all discovered we would, because the colorful characters we met along the way had us laughing so hard we cried. At least that's what we told each other, and simply had to find out for ourselves.

1997 Albom, M TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

Would people really want to read about a devoted student's visits to a beloved professor who was dying? Yes, they would, in great numbers. The book touched a chord of curiosity, as well as sympathy, Perhaps it raised the idea of getting in touch with a beloved mentor ourselves sometime before it's too late.

1972 Herriot, J ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

Set in Yorkshire, England, in the early decades of the twentieth century, these tales of country vets and the stalwart farmers with their sheep and cattle, captured the hearts of American readers immediately. We all were fascinated that an actual practicing veterinarian had such wonderful story-telling skills, capturing the personalities of both humans and animals alike. No one could wait for the next installment, and fortunately several more were forthcoming.