This historical fiction novel gets good reviews on Amazon; however, it just wasn't for me. It took me FOREVER to read because I just could not get invested in the characters and the storyline. I like the premise of the book, and upon finishing the book, actually did some research on "Angelica" a character in the story who is based upon an actual person, but I just could not get into the book. That being said. lots of people love this book, and you may as well. If you are interested in novels that span two time periods (1920ish and 1970ish) and give a view into the life of the New York City art world and the Frick family, you may really enjoy the characters and the storyline. There is a bit of mystery and intrigue involved as well which many people seem to enjoy. It was just eh for me.
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This is a pretty thick book. Let me just start with that. :) And although it looks a bit daunting, it is actually very accessible content-wise. The book focuses on contemporary language acquisition, and it includes very detailed activities and ideas for teaching emerging bilingual students. I found the lesson description and graphics to be very interesting and helpful in assisting me with increasing my knowledge of how to better present instruction to students learning the English language. Although you may not sit down and read the book as a whole, it is an excellent resource to add to your professional library. Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model by Echevarria, Vogt, and Short4/24/2022 I can't say that you are going to pick this book up and read it like your favorite novel; it is not that kind of book. It is, however, a helpful text for teachers of emerging bilingual students. The authors do an effective job of explaining the SIOP model and breaking it down into a pretty user-friendly framework for readers to follow. I would recommend it for instructors wanting to learn about the SIOP lesson planning process. It is a good resource for new learners to SIOP as well as a good review for those of us needing to review the SIOP Model. I have read and enjoyed The Sports Gene by David Epstein, so I thought I would give Range a try. This book does not just center on sports, however. In the book, Epstein looks at how generalists, are often better suited for tasks because they have a wealth of overall knowledge and can view things from a variety of perspectives and through different lenses. He gives examples from sports, business, the medical field, etc. I found the examples shared to be interesting overall. In a world where as a society we strive to "specialize" our children in sports. music, etc. at an early age, I found the examples in the book refreshing. Are there people who specialized in their area that attain greatness? Of course, and several of them are mentioned in the book, but there are also stories of those who did not even choose the field in which they would attain greatness until much later in life after trying multiple other avenues. This book was a little dense in areas and a slow read for me, but overall, I did enjoy the content and ideas presented within it. |
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