READING L.A.

Eleanor Farrow, volunteer reading tutor:

“Under a Wing” by Reeve Lindbergh (Simon and Schuster).

“This is a compelling, readable adventure into the experiences of growing up in the unique family of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. It is delightfully frank, real and poignant.”

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Sachi Oyama, librarian:

“Dr. Susan Love’s Hormone Book” by Susan Love with Karen Lindsey (Random House).

“With complete clarity, Dr. Love discusses the problems associated with menopause and details the increased risk of breast cancer in using hormone replacement therapy.”

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Rod Dyer, graphic designer:

“Shining the Light: Humanity Is Going to Make It” by Robert Shapiro (Light Technology Publications).

“Shapiro is a fountain of knowledge. I was amazed at how easily he wrote about such issues as UFOs, cloning, angels and traveling at the speed of light. It’s staggering.”

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Colleen R. MacDonald, college administrator:

“No Ordinary Time” by Doris Kearns Goodwin (Touchstone).

“Goodwin blends historical records and personal letters to narrate how FDR overcame his physical limitations to lead the nation out of a depression and at the same time stayed in touch with the nation using reports from his ‘eyes and ears,’ Eleanor.”