The Comeback

Author: Emma Gilbey Keller
This was an interesting collection of interviews. The author details the stories of 7 highly motivated and accomplished women, who left careers for one reason or another to stay at home with children, and then either returned to the career they left or embarked on a new path years later. It is easy for a mom to think she is losing her place and sacraficing the "good working years" of her life when she makes the choice to raise a family full time. But all of the women interviewed attribute their gained flexibility, wisdom, sense of self, and ability to think outside the box to walking the dual road of family and work life, and all ended up in the best working years of their life post at-home. Inspiring! 3 out of 5 stars.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin

Arguably one of the best books I (AJ) have ever read. I didn't know what I was getting myself into as the book is almost 800 pages and centers on people that I had never heard of (Samuel Chase, Edward Bates, etc.). However, I was pleasantly surprised. Goodwin tells the fascinating story of Lincoln's life through the eyes of those who were his rivals and friends. In the end, the reader sees just what an incredible man & leader Lincoln was. I skim alot of the books that I read - but not this one - I read ever word! I have to go with a rare 5 out 5 star ranking! Outstanding!