A different view of Leo Tolstoy

History is seen through the eyes of a wife in Sophia Tolstoy: a Biography. This biography is written by a journalist and literary scholar and provides much information in Sophia's own words through her letters. If you watched The Last Station and wanted to know more, this detailed biography provides the details and a lot of historical background. I highly recommend it.

What is in your closet?

What to Wear for the Rest of your Life: Ageless Secrets of Style, by Kim Johnson Gross, is a look at your closet for the woman of a certain age. It is sometimes a bit redundant so you won't need to read every word to get the information you need. There are many hints, tips and stories about how to put together an outfit or collect a wardrobe. There are also personal stories of the author's experience surviving divorce and changing careers which are moderately interesting. The book is divided into sections such as: "mother of the bride or groom", "but you don't look like a grandmother" and "how to wear a shirt when you no longer have a waist". It is easy to find a chapter for your particular situation.