Liv’s Book Corner

  Synopsis: Sir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is always honest and revealing, and he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson's best-selling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement, as well as his teachings at the Harvard Business School, a night at the Oscars, and a boat tour round the Hebrides, where he passed unrecognized. The extra material adds fresh insights and detail on his final years as United's manager. Both the psychology of management and the detail of soccer strategy at the top level can be complex matters but no one has explained them in a more interesting and accessible way for the general reader than Sir Alex does here.  Alex Ferguson:   My Autobiography  is revealing, endlessly entertaining, and above all, inspirational. Review: One of the most boring books I’ve read in

  Synopsis: When Marcie walked down the aisle to marry Jason Maddox, she knew her life would never be the same again. Charming, rich, handsome – Jason can give her everything she’s ever wanted. The uninvited guest...  But then Keisha arrives in town, and Marcie realises her life of luxury could be snatched away. Because Keisha seems to know all of Marcie’s secrets – the shocking, the scandalous, and the downright sinful. The fight for survival...  Marcie refuses to go down without a fight. The only question is – how far will she go to come out on top? My Review: This book had so much potential but, for me, it just never seemed as thrilling as it could have been. Set in the hot South in a neighbourhood where wealth and family name is power, Marcie and Keisha meet and become entangled in a web of lies and deceit surrounding their rich husbands. It took me ages to get through this book because the first two thirds were incredibly dull and the story just didn’t seem to be going anywhere. F

  Synopsis: When the Harrington family discovers an abandoned baby deep in the shady woods, they decide to keep her a secret and raise her as their own. But within days a body is found in the grounds of their house and their perfect new family implodes. Years later, Sylvie, seeking answers to nagging questions about her life, is drawn into the wild beautiful woods where nothing is quite what it seems. Will she unearth the truth? And dare she reveal it? My Review: Another excellent book by Eve Chase, filled with twists and dark family secrets, set in the atmospheric Forest of Dean and Foxcote Manor.  I love how the 3 povs converge towards the end of the book as you finally see the thread connecting all the characters materialise.  The start of the book was a little bit slow, but quickly got going as the mystery begins and you are pulled into the story.  My favourite character was Hera as she had some very complex emotions and great character growth. My Rating: 8/10