Suzanne's comments
(member since Aug 03, 2008)
Suzanne's comments from the 50 Books A Year group.
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Obviously didn't make the 50 in a year...but let's see how long it takes to finish up the challenge.
44. Pieces A Collection of New Voices
40. Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas
41. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
42. The Weight of Dreams by Jonis Agee
AHHHHH 15 days and 11 books to go!!!
35. Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
36. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
37. Four Letter Word New Love Letters
I actually really enjoyed the book. I had read it early in the spring, and so when everything started in the news I had a hard time believeing all the paparazzi reports and such. I found it very inspiring in many ways, as a mom and as a Christian. Their faith, particularly Kate's faith, was a major focus in the book, much more than it ever is on the show, and that was a real eye opener for me. I thought that the book made her much more "approachable" in many ways. While still unapologetic for behaviours that so many seem offended by, she explained herself and that no one was going to stop her from wanting the best for her kids. I can't fault a mom for wanting the best for her kids. I find it sad that they are divorcing. I am sad for their kids. And while they made the choice to put their family in the spotlight, I think it is a sad commentary on how many people have jumped on the bandwagon to "take them down" so to speak.
Overall, I really enjoyed it as a book for mom's, and for the strength that she showed throughout the challenges of the conception, pregnancy, delivery and first few months of being a parent of not just a child but children who are high risk/high need.
How's that for short and sweet :)
31. Velvet Elvis Repainting the Christian Faith by Rob Bell
32. The Giver by Lois Lowry
33. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
28. Multiple Blessings Surviving to Thriving With Twins and Sextuplets by Jon and Kate Gosselin
29. The Horrific Sufferings of the Mind-Reading Monster Hercules Barefoot, his Wonderful Love and Terrible Hatred by Carl-Johan Vallgren
25. Born on a Blue Day Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet
26. Good Harbor by Anita Diamant
27. Pitching My Tent On Marriage, Motherhood, Friendship, and Other Leaps of Faith by Anita Diamant
