Guernica ~~by Dave Boling

Are you familiar with this quote?
"People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said,

but they will always remember how you made them feel"

This comes to mind when I think of my experiences inside the novel Guernica, by Dave Boling. Not to say that I don't remember the intricate weave of characters and events in the story, or the artful phrasing and cadence of the writing which so vividly brought them to life. His work is brilliant...it stirred in me palpable emotions toward the characters, the Basque culture and its people, and the resulting impact of that fateful day in Guernica, which is immortalized in Picasso's painting. I remember how I felt as I spent time in this book, and it was incredible. If you enjoy historical novels, this is one to put on your list. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Side-Note: Every now and then you meet someone and immediately "click" with them. This lady was one of my patients for a routine ultrasound exam...I think I caught a glimpse of myself in her, +30 years. We had a lively conversation about work, family, travel--and specifically about books we have read recently. She told me about this book, describing its beauty, and I added it to my list of books to read. The next morning when I arrived at work, the her book was in my mailbox with a kind note, and her intentions that I pass the book along to others who would like it. So if you're looking for a book to read and are interested: I'm "paying it forward" :-)