Paula Marie CoomerRezensionen

I freely chose to review this book after it was sent out 3 times and I finally received it in the mail after waiting for months. Jagged Edge of the Sky is about different people who had to choose whether to go right or left and how their choices changed their lives for the good or bad. Mostly it is set in the Australia outback. It is enough to make anyone second guess their decisions and list pros and cons before they take a step, but as a fractured tale, it left a lot to be desired, and I wanted more.

I was a bit disappointed with the book, mainly because I expected it to be more of a cookbook. I thought that the recipes were accessible and not outrageous, and the author's reasoning for becoming a vegetarian again was an important point to make. But there were no footnotes to the author's information regarding nutrition and substitutions should have been listed for the dairy products (for those lactose intolerant), and I wish the narratives and anecdotes were more structured. I would only recommend this book for readers that want to take vegetarianism very seriously and methodically.

This book was surprising but well written and informative. I expected it to be mainly a cookbook, but it has so much more material than just recipes. Paula Coomer writes about her life and her transformation to a plant based diet and the impact of those changes on her and her partner. She brought back some great memories by including some recipes from Laurel's Kitchen, one of my favorite original cookbooks. I truly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone considering changing to a more plant based diet.

First off, reading the other reviews I'm glad to not be alone in being upset about the author's treatment of their dog, Tesla. The fact that the author never bothered to find out if Tesla finally found his forever home angers me. This dog with abandonment issues was then abandoned by them again. With that bad taste in my mouth I really had to force myself to read through the rest of the book.

I had trouble relating to the narration style of the author from the beginning. I found it confusing and long winded. Unfortunately most of the recipes aren't helpful for me since they use so many dairy products. I gave the book three stars because as an eBook I don't feel it's a big loss for me to keep it. I can use the search tool to find recipes that I may want to modify. When it comes to the author's personal story amidst the recipes, I don't feel the need to reconnect with that any time soon.

Not a bad book, interesting in part. Will greatly appeal to some readers, I would imagine. Not my personal cup of tea though.
I found the narrator self indulgent and basically whiney. To be honest the lack of effort or empathy shown the poor suffering dog that attempted to join the household, ended any interest I might have in this family. To make no attempt to find a dog trainer or compassionate family for this poor dog, but instead make the cruelest of choices for a dog already suffering from abandonment issues was such an evil choice as to be unbelievable. The narrator then continues to complain about how hard the choice was on them. Them? Anyway the recipes are fair and the discussion of health issues, good. The final vegan outcome, excellent!

This is an intriguing book about a woman who became a vegetarian and her travels with her husband. There are recipes scattered throughout the book that look really good. I appreciated knowing the nutrition and health aspects of avoiding eating meat. I learned about hemp powder. I really want to try the recipes. I have read about 30% through and am taking a break although this is the type of book you could real all the way through. Could change your lifestyle. Good book

I am not a vegetarian, I may never be a vegetarian, but I do consider I eat a lot of meat and would like to cut the amount of meat I eat. I enjoyed this book a lot because it is not a preachy, anti-animal kind of read. It is more af an anecdotal book of how the author became a vegetarian. I love that she includes what happens to the body by making changes to what you consume. I also liked that she explained the importance of eating complete proteins and where you can get it. For any one that wants to make changes to their diet this is a good book. I can not wait to try sime of the recipes included they sound very yummy :)

Well written, non-linear novel. I very much liked some parts of Dove Creek, other parts I found tiresome. I'm still thinking about this book, which is probably a good thing from the author's perspective. However, from my perspective, I don't yet know if it's one I will read again.

Patricia Faye leaves Kentucky and moves to Lapwai, Idaho, to take a job as a public health nurse.

The final reason for her leaving was when she caught her husband in a motel with the wife of a friend. She takes her sons, Brett, age ten, and Zach, age seven.

As a public health nurse, we observe her interactions with an elderly woman named Sally who is so poor, she doesn't have a refrigerator or pots and pans. Sally does have a sense of humor and asks Patricia if she would like a blanket. This is a special meaning for the American Indians who were given blankets that were infected with a disease. Patricia's first step was to convince Sally to have a flu shot, then she found her a better place to live.

Patricia narrates her story and makes us aware of the health issues facing these American Indians on the reservation. She deals with obesity existing on such scale that extroardinary numbers of amputations are needed. She attempts to make people aware of what the symptoms of diabetes are.

She meets a man, has trouble with her children and continues to minister to the sick and elderly while reminiscing about past events in her life.

This is an entertaining view of a piece of America. It is told as if it was segments from Patricia's memory and like our memory, it moves from place to place. This gives the book an interesting element.

Dove Creek is a beautifully written novel of a woman’s modern day adventure in the American West. Her journey does not follow a typical path, however.

After a disastrous and abusive marriage to a policeman she leaves her native Kentucky.
Single mother Patricia Morrison wants to make a difference in the lives of others. She draws on her Cherokee roots for the courage to find herself, and finds a place in the Pacific Northwest as a Public Health nurse.

Her journey to heal others leads her to the beliefs of the Nez Perce people. Her journey is not an easy one. She has to constantly prove herself to the people she treats, those in the community, co-workers, even her own family. Yet her perseverance and strength do indeed make a difference.

The book mixes old ways and beliefs with the reality and culture of the modern world that we know now. This is a very interesting blend, both enlightening and comforting.

Ms. Coomer writes in an open and honest way, especially in dealing with sensitive women’s issues. Her book is unique and interesting.½