Remembering Lost Ones 2025 Part I
Level 1: Choose one task from each person (30 tasks) - 02/01/2025 - 7/31/2025
Level 2: Choose two tasks from each person (60 tasks) - 02/01/2025- 1/31/2026
Level 3 Choose three tasks from each person (90 tasks) ) 02/01/2025 - 07/31/2026
David Soul (August 28, 1943 – January 4, 2024) was an American-British actor and singer. With a career spanning five decades, he rose to prominence for portraying Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the American television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979. His other notable roles included Joshua Bolt on Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1970 and as the lead actor in the 1979 American TV movie Salem's Lot.
💖 Read a book which is the fifth of a series or
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (Linear Tactical: Oak Creek #5) - May 7
a book that was published in the 1960s or
where the
author's initials can be found in DAVID SOUL.
Shannen Maria Doherty (April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress. During her career in film and television, Doherty played a number of notable characters, including Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, Maggie Malene in Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Kris Witherspoon in Our House, Heather Duke in Heathers. Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210, Rene Mosier in Mallrats and Prue Halliwell in Charmed.
💖 Read a book with a house on the cover or
set in California or
where the author's initials can be
found in DOHERTY.
Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress. Known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen for over seven decades and was one of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actresses. She received numerous accolades and is one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.
💖 Read a book that is seventh in a series or
set in England or
where a character is an actress.
4. James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones had a stutter from childhood. He said that poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenges of his disability. A pre-med major in college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. A pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, he is known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. Jones is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
💖 Read a book with an African American MC or
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones had a stutter from childhood. He said that poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenges of his disability. A pre-med major in college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. A pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, he is known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. Jones is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
💖 Read a book with an African American MC or
set in Mississippi or
where the first letter of each
title word can be found in JAMES EARL JONES.
5. Glynis Johns
Glynis Margaret Payne Johns (5 October 1923 – 4 January 2024) was a British actress and had a career spanning eight decades on stage and screen, and appeared in more than 60 films and 30 plays. She was born in Pretoria, South Africa, the daughter of Welsh actor Mervyn Johns. She was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and classical years of British cinema.
💖Read a book set in either South Africa or Wales or
Glynis Margaret Payne Johns (5 October 1923 – 4 January 2024) was a British actress and had a career spanning eight decades on stage and screen, and appeared in more than 60 films and 30 plays. She was born in Pretoria, South Africa, the daughter of Welsh actor Mervyn Johns. She was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and classical years of British cinema.
💖Read a book set in either South Africa or Wales or
that is the last of a series or
where the
author's initials can be found in GLYNIS JONES.
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) - May 15
6. Jimmy Carter
James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-lived U.S. president and the first to reach 100 years of age. Born and raised in Plains, Georgia. He returned home after his military service to revive his family's peanut-growing business before beginning a career in Georgia politics, where he supported the civil rights movement as a state senator and later as governor.
💖 Read a book set in Georgia, or
James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-lived U.S. president and the first to reach 100 years of age. Born and raised in Plains, Georgia. He returned home after his military service to revive his family's peanut-growing business before beginning a career in Georgia politics, where he supported the civil rights movement as a state senator and later as governor.
💖 Read a book set in Georgia, or
with a character who is a politician or
where a character is first
in something.
7. Linda Lavin
Linda Lavin (October 15, 1937 – December 29, 2024) was an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she received several awards. She made her television debut in Rhoda and had a recurring role in Barney Miller (1975–1976). She gained fame for playing the title role of a waitress at a roadside diner in the CBS sitcom Alice (1976–1985), a role for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series.
💖 Read a book with a character called Rhoda, Linda or Alice or
Linda Lavin (October 15, 1937 – December 29, 2024) was an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she received several awards. She made her television debut in Rhoda and had a recurring role in Barney Miller (1975–1976). She gained fame for playing the title role of a waitress at a roadside diner in the CBS sitcom Alice (1976–1985), a role for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series.
💖 Read a book with a character called Rhoda, Linda or Alice or
with a character who is a waitress or
where the first letter of the book location can be found in LAVIN.
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) (London) - May 5
8. Joyce Randolph
Joyce Randolph (née Sirola) (October 21, 1924 – January 13, 2024) was an American actress of stage and television, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Jackie Gleason Show and the television sitcom The Honeymooners. Randolph was born in Detroit on October 21, 1924, and was of Finnish descent. As a teenager, she acted with the Wayne University Workshop
💖 Read a book set in Finland or
Joyce Randolph (née Sirola) (October 21, 1924 – January 13, 2024) was an American actress of stage and television, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Jackie Gleason Show and the television sitcom The Honeymooners. Randolph was born in Detroit on October 21, 1924, and was of Finnish descent. As a teenager, she acted with the Wayne University Workshop
💖 Read a book set in Finland or
with a character called Wayne, Trixie, or Norton or
where a couple
go on a honeymoon.
9. Nerene Virgin
Nerene Virgin (December 27, 1946 – January 15, 2024) was a Canadian journalist, actress,[ educator, author and television host. She was best known for her role on the children's television series Today's Special. Virgin was born in Hamilton, Ontario. She was a great-granddaughter of escaped Maryland slave Thomas John (Howard) Holland, and great-niece of pastor John Christie Holland. Virgin began her career as a teacher, working for the Toronto Board of Education. She later moved into children's programming with Ontario's public broadcaster TV Ontario, playing "Jodie" on Today's Special.
💖Read a book written by a Canadian author or
Nerene Virgin (December 27, 1946 – January 15, 2024) was a Canadian journalist, actress,[ educator, author and television host. She was best known for her role on the children's television series Today's Special. Virgin was born in Hamilton, Ontario. She was a great-granddaughter of escaped Maryland slave Thomas John (Howard) Holland, and great-niece of pastor John Christie Holland. Virgin began her career as a teacher, working for the Toronto Board of Education. She later moved into children's programming with Ontario's public broadcaster TV Ontario, playing "Jodie" on Today's Special.
💖Read a book written by a Canadian author or
with a character who is a teacher or
where the first letter
of each title word can be found in NERENE VIRGIN.
10. Chita Rivera
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero (January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024), known professionally as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, singer, and dancer. After making her Broadway debut as a dancer in Guys and Dolls she went on to originate roles in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West Side Story, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman. She was a ten-time Tony Award nominee, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical twice for her roles in The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
💖Read a book with a kiss on the cover or
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero (January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024), known professionally as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, singer, and dancer. After making her Broadway debut as a dancer in Guys and Dolls she went on to originate roles in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West Side Story, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman. She was a ten-time Tony Award nominee, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical twice for her roles in The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
💖Read a book with a kiss on the cover or
that is second in a series or
published in the 1950s.
11. Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and a former football player. His prominent roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, Colonel Al Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore, and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. Weathers played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs before playing professionally as a linebacker. He joined the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League after going undrafted in the 1970 NFL draft.
💖 Read a book where a character watches or plays football, or
Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and a former football player. His prominent roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, Colonel Al Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore, and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. Weathers played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs before playing professionally as a linebacker. He joined the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League after going undrafted in the 1970 NFL draft.
💖 Read a book where a character watches or plays football, or
read a book that makes you happy or
where a character gives a child a toy.
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) - May 19
12. Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. Keith released his chart-topping debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy", in 1993. During the 1990s, Keith released his first four studio albums, each of which earned gold or higher certification.
💖Read a book about country music or
Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. Keith released his chart-topping debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy", in 1993. During the 1990s, Keith released his first four studio albums, each of which earned gold or higher certification.
💖Read a book about country music or
with a character who is a cowboy or
the fourth in a series.
Kenneth Alexander Mitchell (November 25, 1974 – February 24, 2024) was a Canadian actor. He was known for his role as Eric Green in the CBS television series Jericho and for portraying various characters in Star Trek: Discovery. In film, he appeared as Ralph Cox in the sports biopic Miracle and as Joseph Danvers in Captain Marvel.
💖Read a book with a character who is on a path of discovery or
where a miracle happens or
where the
author's initials can be found in Kenneth Mitchell.
Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. As an actor, he was known for starring in the ABC sitcom Anything but Love, and for playing the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
💖 Read Robin Hood or
a
book that is tagged as humor or
where the ABC can be found in the title in any
order.
Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024) was an American actor. He made his stage debut at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he successfully auditioned for the Broadway play Take a Giant Step. Gossett continued acting onstage in critically acclaimed plays including A Raisin in the Sun, The Blacks, Tambourines to Glory, and The Zulu and the Zayda. In 1977, Gossett appeared in the popular miniseries Roots, for which he won Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards.
💖 Read a book tagged Drama or
with a character who is a teenager or
published in the 1970s.
16. O.J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), also known by his nickname "the Juice", was an American professional football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Simpson is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, but his success was overshadowed by his criminal trial and controversial acquittal for the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
💖Read a book where a murder happens or
Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), also known by his nickname "the Juice", was an American professional football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Simpson is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, but his success was overshadowed by his criminal trial and controversial acquittal for the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
💖Read a book where a murder happens or
set in New York or
where the author's initials can be found in
THE JUICE.
17. Mike Pinder
Michael Thomas Pinder (27 December 1941 – 24 April 2024) was an English rock musician. He was a founding member and the original keyboard player of the rock group the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's ninth album Octave in 1978. Pinder was renowned for his technological contributions to rock music, most notably in the development and emergence of the Mellotron in 1960s rock music. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues. He was the last surviving member of the group's original lineup.
💖 Read a book with a blue cover or
Michael Thomas Pinder (27 December 1941 – 24 April 2024) was an English rock musician. He was a founding member and the original keyboard player of the rock group the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's ninth album Octave in 1978. Pinder was renowned for his technological contributions to rock music, most notably in the development and emergence of the Mellotron in 1960s rock music. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues. He was the last surviving member of the group's original lineup.
💖 Read a book with a blue cover or
published in 2018 or
where the author's initials can be found in PINDER.
18. Bernard Hill
Bernard Hill (17 December 1944 – 5 May 2024) was an English actor. He was known for his versatile roles in both television and film, and his career spanned over fifty years. Hill first gained prominence as the troubled hard man Yosser Hughes in Alan Bleasdale's Play for Today drama The Black Stuff and its sequel. He also appeared on television in I, Claudius, the BBC Television Shakespeare productions of Henry VI, Part 1, 2, and 3, and Richard III, Great Expectations, and Wolf Hall. Hill gained international recognition for his film roles as Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and Théoden, King of Rohan, in the second and third films of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
💖 Read a book with a black cover or
Bernard Hill (17 December 1944 – 5 May 2024) was an English actor. He was known for his versatile roles in both television and film, and his career spanned over fifty years. Hill first gained prominence as the troubled hard man Yosser Hughes in Alan Bleasdale's Play for Today drama The Black Stuff and its sequel. He also appeared on television in I, Claudius, the BBC Television Shakespeare productions of Henry VI, Part 1, 2, and 3, and Richard III, Great Expectations, and Wolf Hall. Hill gained international recognition for his film roles as Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and Théoden, King of Rohan, in the second and third films of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
💖 Read a book with a black cover or
where the letters BBC can be found in the title in any order or
a third in a series.
Susan Buckner (January 28, 1952 – May 2, 2024) was an American actress, dancer and beauty pageant winner. Susan Buckner was born in Seattle, Washington and prior to her acting career she was crowned Miss Washington in 1971. Buckner portrayed high school cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 summer blockbuster Grease and was one of The Golddiggers, an all-female singing and dancing group featured on The Dean Martin Show.
💖 Read a book set in Washington or
where a character is a cheerleader or a
character called Dean,
Martin or Patty.
20. Ian Gelder
Ian Denbigh White (3 June 1949 – 6 May 2024), known professionally as Ian Gelder, was a British actor. He was known for his numerous stage and screen roles, including Mr. Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Adopting his mother's maiden name of Gelder for his stage name he began acting professionally in an ITV Sunday Night Theatre episode in 1972. Gelder appeared in Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's university lecturer son.
💖 Read a book where the MC has children or
Ian Denbigh White (3 June 1949 – 6 May 2024), known professionally as Ian Gelder, was a British actor. He was known for his numerous stage and screen roles, including Mr. Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth and Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Adopting his mother's maiden name of Gelder for his stage name he began acting professionally in an ITV Sunday Night Theatre episode in 1972. Gelder appeared in Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's university lecturer son.
💖 Read a book where the MC has children or
Lilac Time - Fern Michaels, Lori Foster, Carolyn Brown (Kensington - May 2025) - Everything She'd Ever Wanted by Lori Foster - June 13
read a book where a college/university campus plays a role
in the plot or
where a character plays games.
The Lyon's Last Gamble - Brenna Ash (Dragonblade - May 2025) - June 10
21. Alice Munro
Alice Ann Munro (10 July 1931 – 13 May 2024) was a Canadian short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Her work tends to move forward and backward in time, with integrated short story cycles. Munro's fiction is most often set in her native Huron County in southwestern Ontario. Her stories explore human complexities in a simple but meticulous prose style. Munro received the Man Booker International Prize in 2009 for her life's work.
💖 Read a book by Alice Munro or
Alice Ann Munro (10 July 1931 – 13 May 2024) was a Canadian short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Her work tends to move forward and backward in time, with integrated short story cycles. Munro's fiction is most often set in her native Huron County in southwestern Ontario. Her stories explore human complexities in a simple but meticulous prose style. Munro received the Man Booker International Prize in 2009 for her life's work.
💖 Read a book by Alice Munro or
with a book published in 2009 or
set in Canada.
22. Dabney Coleman
Dabney Wharton Coleman (January 3, 1932 – May 16, 2024) was an American actor. He was recognized for his roles portraying egomaniacal and unlikeable characters in comedic performances. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 175 films and television programs and received awards for both comedic and dramatic performances. In his first recurring role on television, he played Dr. Leon Bessemer, a neighbor and friend of the protagonist, in the first season of That Girl. Coleman landed the role of primary antagonist Franklin Hart Jr. in the 1980 film 9 to 5, in which he portrayed a sexist boss.
💖 Read a book with a girl on the cover or
Dabney Wharton Coleman (January 3, 1932 – May 16, 2024) was an American actor. He was recognized for his roles portraying egomaniacal and unlikeable characters in comedic performances. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 175 films and television programs and received awards for both comedic and dramatic performances. In his first recurring role on television, he played Dr. Leon Bessemer, a neighbor and friend of the protagonist, in the first season of That Girl. Coleman landed the role of primary antagonist Franklin Hart Jr. in the 1980 film 9 to 5, in which he portrayed a sexist boss.
💖 Read a book with a girl on the cover or
with a character who is sexist or
where a character who is a
doctor.
John William Wactor III (August 31, 1986 – May 25, 2024) was an American actor known for playing Brando Corbin on the series General Hospital and Johnny on the NBC series Siberia. He also had roles in the series Army Wives and the films USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage and Supercell. On May 25, 2024, Wactor was killed when three men tried to steal his automobile's catalytic converter in downtown Los Angeles. He was 37-years-old.
💖 Read a book when a character steals something or
where the MC is a wife or
a book that a character
visits someone in hospital.
Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg known professionally as Benji Gregory (May 26, 1978 – June 13, 2024) was an American child actor and voice artist best known for playing Brian Tanner on the sitcom ALF. Gregory made several appearances on the television sitcom Punky Brewster, playing an orphan named "Dash," and supplied the voice of Edgar the Mole in the animated feature Once Upon a Forest.
💖 Read a book with a tree on the cover or
with a character who is an orphan or
where the first letter of
each title word can be found in EDGAR THE MOLE. (Three-word minimum)
25. Donald Sutherland
Donald McNichol Sutherland CC (17 July 1935 – 20 June 2024) was a Canadian actor. With a career spanning six decades, he received numerous accolades. Sutherland rose to fame after roles in the war films The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, and Kelly's Heroes. Sutherland was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on 22 December 1978, and was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 2019.
💖 Read a book with a character who is a surgeon, or
published in December of any year or
that is
12th in a series.
The Duke's Lance - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Mar 2025) (Duke's Guard) - Mar 17
Wilbert Francisco Cobbs (June 16, 1934 – June 25, 2024) was an American actor and had an extensive film career over the next several decades, He was known for such film roles as Louisiana Slim in The Hitter, Walter in The Brother from Another Planet, Reginald in Night at the Museum and Master Tinker on Oz the Great and Powerful. He also appeared and was a regular on many television programs, including as Lewis Coleman on I'll Fly Away, James on The Gregory Hines Show and Jack on The Michael Richards Show.
💖 Read a book set in Louisiana or
published in June of any year or
where the author's initials can be
found in BILL COBBS.
Martin Eugene Mull (August 18, 1943 – June 27, 2024) was an American comic actor whose career included contributions as a musician and painter. He became known on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, its spin-off Fernwood 2 Night, and America 2 Night. Other notable roles included Colonel Mustard in the 1985 film Clue, Leon Carp on Roseanne, Willard Kraft on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Vlad Masters / Vlad Plasmius on Danny Phantom, and Gene Parmesan on Arrested Development. He had a recurring role on Two and a Half Men as Russell, a drug-using, humorous pharmacist.
💖 Read a book with a character who is a pharmacist or
a book tagged paranormal or
where a character
finds a clue.
Seth Brooks Binzer (August 23, 1974 – June 24, 2024), better known by his stage name Shifty Shellshock, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter who cofounded the rap rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit song "Butterfly". He later had a solo career as well. Binzer struggled with addiction throughout his career and appeared on the reality television series Celebrity Rehab and Sober House.
💖Read a book where a character is addicted to something or
tagged as music or
where the first
letter of each title word can be found in SETH BROOKS BINZER. (Three-word
minimum)
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taino (HSE #3092 - May 2025) - May 20
29. Shelly Duvall
Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress and producer. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters. Born in Texas, Duvall was discovered by Altman, who was impressed by her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud. Though hesitant to become an actress, she continued to work with him. Duvall gained further prominence for her leading roles as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining and Olive Oyl in Altman's adventure film Popeye.
💖 Read a book with a black cover or
Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress and producer. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters. Born in Texas, Duvall was discovered by Altman, who was impressed by her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud. Though hesitant to become an actress, she continued to work with him. Duvall gained further prominence for her leading roles as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining and Olive Oyl in Altman's adventure film Popeye.
💖 Read a book with a black cover or
tagged comedy or
where a character eats spinach (Give a partial
sentence and page/loc #).
30. Dr. Ruth
Karola Ruth Westheimer (née Siegel; June 4, 1928 – July 12, 2024), better known as Dr. Ruth, was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host. Westheimer was born in Germany to a Jewish family. As the Nazis came to power, her parents sent the 10-year-old girl to a school in Switzerland for safety while they remained behind because of her elderly grandmother. Both were killed in concentration camps. After World War II, she emigrated to British-controlled Mandatory Palestine. At 4 feet 7 inches tall and 17 years of age, she joined the Haganah, and was trained as a sniper. On her 20th birthday, she was wounded in action by an exploding shell during mortar fire on Jerusalem during the 1947–1949 Palestine War, and almost lost both feet.
💖 Read a book about war or
Karola Ruth Westheimer (née Siegel; June 4, 1928 – July 12, 2024), better known as Dr. Ruth, was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host. Westheimer was born in Germany to a Jewish family. As the Nazis came to power, her parents sent the 10-year-old girl to a school in Switzerland for safety while they remained behind because of her elderly grandmother. Both were killed in concentration camps. After World War II, she emigrated to British-controlled Mandatory Palestine. At 4 feet 7 inches tall and 17 years of age, she joined the Haganah, and was trained as a sniper. On her 20th birthday, she was wounded in action by an exploding shell during mortar fire on Jerusalem during the 1947–1949 Palestine War, and almost lost both feet.
💖 Read a book about war or
set in Germany or
where a character has sex.
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