I read and reviewed Geraldine Brooks’ People of the Book late last winter. I really enjoyed this work of historical fiction; based on the discovery of the Sarajevo Haggadah, Brooks imagines the journey of a book that is thousands of years old, protected by people from all walks of life. She works in reverse chronological order, revealing the origins of the Haggadah in the final flashback; the cycles of history, both the horror of persecution and the miracle of the Haggadah’s survival, repeat themselves.
A few months later, Brooks appeared for a presentation and book signing at our local bookstore. I had my book, and a second copy, signed by the author … I’ve been saving it for a special occasion!
The time has come! What’s more special than BBAW?!
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below. Giveaway will be open until noon on Tuesday, September 15. Check back after noon for the name of the winner – you can check comments on this post, or look for a new announcement post. This giveaway is open internationally!
I’ll leave you with a funny picture my daughter snapped of me with Geraldine Brooks. I was squatting to be at about the same height as her; it looks like she was afraid I’d fall on her. Fear not! Lots of walking and tree poses make me solid; I haven’t squished an author yet!
Update 9/15/09:
The winner (selected by random.org) is …..
#44 Lindymc !!
Congrats, Lindymc! Let me know where you are, and I’ll get the book in the mail to you.
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I’d love to enter this! A Year of Wonders is one of my all time favorite books and I can’t wait to read this one as well.
smickelson1993 at yahoo dot com
Hi !
I would like to enter the contest please!
Cristina Alves
“Lots of walking and tree poses make me solid; I haven’t squished an author yet!” haha.. That’s so cute.
No need to enter me in the drawing as I do have her book. Granted not signed but I won’t complain
Please enter me, this sounds like a great book. Thanks!
shereadsandreads(at)gmail(dot)com
Please include me in your giveaway
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bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
Please enter me, thanks.
reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca
sounds great thanks
wadesherry@hotmail dot com
please count me in..thanks
People of the Book sounds like it would be great to read! Please enter me!
The winner (selected by random.org) is …..
#44 Lindymc !!
Congrats, Lindymc! Let me know where you are, and I’ll get the book in the mail to you.
This post is now closed to comments.