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Hello everyone:

I am a freelance writer and avid reader. Almost finished reading a seriously sarcastic and clever book called "Happiness" by Will Ferguson. It's about this slush pile editor at a publishing firm who, in desperation, sets the wheels in motion for the publication of the ultimate self-help book, causing chaos in the world, and his personal world as people every where start being nice.

Since I'm almost finished "Happiness", I'm in need of a new read. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 
3 Great Reads for you joderu 95

Hey Joderu 95:

As you requested here are a few reading suggestions from me:

If you haven't read "Sweetness in the Belly" by Camilla Gibb, you should. It's a remarkable book--the story of a white girl growing up as a Muslim in Ethiopia. A real journey, with multiple settings and well-developed characters--hard to put this one down. When you're done reading Sweetness you can continue your trek through the Muslim world with...

"The Places in Between" by Rory Stewart. It's a true story of a white British government worker who walks across Afghanistan just weeks after the Taliban has been ousted. Fascinating reading, provides a real insight and perspective into Afghanistan and the Muslim culture.

My final recommend is "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls. This story is also true and equally fascinating. It's about a mother and father who choose to live in poverty, and sometimes even homeless. The parents are gifted and eccentric, the children all equally bright. It's a wild and, at times, unbelievable story that will have you laughing one minute and shaking your head in disbelief the next.
 
It sounds like maybe your tastes are more world literature-oriented than mine. What you need is some Stewart!
 
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