Inventing Memory

I had a lot more fun writing mean things about this book in my blog than I did reading it. But I finished it so that I could write mean things! Whatever. This wasn't a total loss, because I like it when I read something and have lots to say about it. That doesn't always happen. So, two stars instead......more

In Inventing Memory, Jong weaves an epic of four generations of independent and creative Jewish women. Fleeing the pogroms of Russia, Sarah Solomon immigrates to New York City, and becomes a professional artist. Her daughter Salome is a flapper who parties in Paris, only to return home as the Depres......more

A story of a Jewish family or rather the women in NY. It was good. It made me think about the different generations and how "a woman's heart holds many secrets" to paraphrase the Titanic quote. (I said it was good in this review, but I had totally forgotten that I had read it.)......more

I'm a healthy chunk through the book (actually I am listening to it - read by Melissa Manchester) and I am enjoying every minute. Ms. Manchester is an excellent mimic of accents and that wonderful, rich voice of hers colors and adds so much dimension to the characters. I read in a review where the r......more

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Erica Jong. Her most famous work, Fear of Flying, is without a doubt a one of my all-time favorite books (is it time to re-read it yet)? It first came out in 1973 when I was in high school. Lots of good information (file under: sex). I was blown away by......more