Cynthia, you’ve summed up my wishes for a book exactly. And even in a year of feeling like I read some great books, there were very few that I felt this way about. From the past year, the two that made me stop, close the book, put it in my lap and cry were
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino and
Heart the Lover by Lily King. They stole my breath; they opened my eyes. These are prominent books, so forgive me if you have already seen them. But sometimes it takes a while for it to sink in, even if we see the covers around everywhere: these are the ones to read. These will make you think, stop, consider, and wonder about life itself.
