Good deal, Alias! I love "I waited & found..." stories but this score is ACES! Well done!

deborah

Kim/kparksrec wrote: "I know people that think their life is not what they wanted (suburban life) but don't take steps to change it. Or are not satisfied with their car, home, job, etc. but most of these are based on choices (good or bad) that have been made."

This was part of the discussion on Revolutionary Road. We knew a woman who was so dissatisfied she turned to the Jehovah's Witness church. It threw her family & all her nearby friends into a whirlwind. Suddenly birthday parties, scouts and other facets of our every day lives were being evaluated! Last i heard each of her children left the church as soon as they left home but her marriage is continued.

deborah

Traveler wrote: "Then Amy fell through the ice when she and Jo weren't speaking. Oh nooo...
So I guess I am getting into it afterall. :-)"

Traveler, your post reminded me of when our daughter began reading Pride & Prejudice for the first time 2 years ago. She began reading my copy here, so i told her to take it with her for her return flight. She said, "Good! I'm so eager to learn what Mr. Darcy does and whether Lizzy marries anyone at all." LOL! Her enthusiasm reminded me of my joy in reading that classic the first time.

I was in my mid-30s when i first read Little Women. DD had already read it, so had fun with me in the same way i did with her above. :-)

deb

JoAnn/QuAppelle wrote: "The Poisonwood Bible gave me a new look at the damage that missionaries have done to the African continent, all in the name of God. How arrogant to assume that these people need to be "saved"."

This was driven home for me in the much shorter Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. I haven't read PB, so won't say "better". I felt it illustrated the same point from the African point of view--how rich their beliefs were.

Jan, i am sad to learn that school is so close to beginning. Why, it seems like just yesterday you were defrosting the freezer as the opening fanfare of summer! Bummer.

deborah

Alias Reader wrote: "Here are some "July" books :)"

Neat list! I'll add




I enjoy Howard Engel's Benny Cooperman mysteries, set in the Niagara area.

From your list of July-born authors, i saw Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose works i've enjoyed over the years. He may well be my favorite early US authors.

Thanks for the fun, Alias!

deborah

Well, I must be a late bloomer! At the ripe old age of 55, I'm trying to re-invent myself. Trying to figure out what my purpose is for the second half of my life, with different physical capabilities (and some mental) than I've had all my life, due to the Parkinson's Disease.

Since my son and grandchild are at a distance, I've been like a cow who's calf has been taken away to wean. (Yes, I've bellowed a LOT! :o) I have to figure out what I want to do and try to make that fit with what I CAN do.

Donna in Southern Maryland

JAN: Holy cow, what a great deal, Alias! Congratulations! (And you know we'll all still be here in 2050, watching your current reads updates.)
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Or maybe my book reports will only make you feel like you've been reading them for 40 years ! :)

Here is my list to read for August, wish me luck lol:

Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman
Hollywood Wives - Jackie Collins
Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead
The Colour of Heaven - James Runcie
Succubus Heat - Richelle Mead
Plain Truth - Jodi Picoult
Birdman - Mo Hayder
The Brutal Art - Jesse Kellerman
Meredith's Treasure - Philip Harbottle
Triptych - Karin Slaughter
Fallen Idols - Neil White
In My Sister's Shoes - Sinead Moriarty
Run For Your Life - James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell
The Chemistry of Death - Simon Beckett
The Girls He Adored - Jonathan Nasaw
Knife Edge - Malorie Blackman
The Fog - James Herbert (AUDIO)

Donna in Southern Maryland wrote: "Well, I must be a late bloomer! At the ripe old age of 55, I'm trying to re-invent myself. Trying to figure out what my purpose is for the second half of my life, with different physical capabiliti..."

I am now on my third act, never mind the second. LOL
Political work was the second act -- although somewhat continuing -- and then 7 years ago moved up to Buffalo and have reinvented again. Good luck Donna. Change is OK and enjoying each day is definitely possible.

Barbara

Donna in Southern Maryland wrote: "Well, I must be a late bloomer! At the ripe old age of 55, I'm trying to re-invent myself. Trying to figure out what my purpose is for the second half of my life, with different physical capabiliti..."


You go girl!! It's never too late and I think reinvention is what makes life exciting.

Kate

Fiona said: " 402486 Here is my list to read for August, wish me luck lol: "

Good luck, Fiona! :-)

Did you ever read White Teeth? You were absent from the board while most of us were reading it.

Jan O'Cat

Donna said: "I have to figure out what I want to do and try to make that fit with what I CAN do. "

Donna, you have special concerns with Parkinson's, but I think you've spoken well for all of us second- and third- acters (not actors?)

I've always had excessive energy and will and nowadays I'm constantly surprised at what I cannot do on some days because of aches and pains or a lack of energy. I'm finding everything a matter of budgeting my time and commitments.

I'm with Kate in saying "You go, girl!" Change can be scary, but exciting!

Jan O'Cat

JanOMalleycat wrote: "Fiona said: " 402486 Here is my list to read for August, wish me luck lol: "

Good luck, Fiona! :-)

Did you ever read White Teeth? You were absent from the board while most of us were..."

No I never read the book sweetie, but am takin the audio on holiday with me nxt week x