Author Archives: Carol Early Cooney

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About Carol Early Cooney

I love to read. I love to share my thoughts on books and hope to hear what you think also. Looking to see what books I read beyond those I write about? Check out my Goodreads!

Lucky Us by Amy Bloom

    I think that I first saw this book reviewed in “O” magazine.  The author’s name seemed familiar so I decided that I should read this book.  My first tip off that this book might not be as popular … Continue reading →

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About Alice by Calvin Trillin

I was about a block away when I saw the couple on the bench. As I moved closer, I could see her occasionally say something to him. She would sit up and tilt forward and he would look out over … Continue reading →

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The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton

  If you asked me, I would tell you that I don’t normally read travel books. I would not even put it on the list of types of books that I would want to read. But I was wrong. Before … Continue reading →

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For My Son

Today on Julia Tomiak’s blog “Diary of a Word Nerd”, Eli Pacheco as a guest writer talked about the three books, songs, and quotes he would put in a time capsule for his three daughters.  Please read his insights here. This … Continue reading →

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The Journal of Best Practices by David Finch

I am intrigued by the brain.  I have gotten more interested over time as I have watched my parents struggle with forms of dementia.  While heartbreaking, it is also so amazing to see how each day can bring differences. There has … Continue reading →

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