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October 15, 1999

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published October 15, 1999. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in October 1999.

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The Quiltmaker's Gift

by Leigh Forrest

In the mountains, an ancient woman creates beautiful quilts incorporating all the colors of nature. Though many wish to purchase these works of art, she refuses, and will only donate her quilts to those who are poor or homeless. In the... Read More

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Wings of Destiny

“… there is no past, no future—only the present… the now … all living things are connected. All in one.” The latest offering by author Lanigan connects the lives of six generations to weave a tale of epic proportions. Wings... Read More

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A Hard Chance

by Seth McEvoy

A newly discovered thirst for tales of adversity and mishap on the high seas has spawned several recent books, including this very fine account of a storm-ravaged 1998 sail boat race off the east coast of Australia. Only hours after... Read More

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Seaweed

by Nancy K. Allen

In this country of fads and fascinations, a diet that includes seaweed or sea vegetables has been the exclusive territory of health fanatics and hippies. Ellis wants to banish this notion. She begins with a wonderfully informative... Read More

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Trying to Catch the Horses

by Anne-Marie Oomen

Gerber has been called one of the great “sitters” of the literary world in that his poems, always uncompromisingly direct, also come from the kind of reflection that is associated with quiet meditation and the clear thought that... Read More

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