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Valerie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Valerie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Valerie Ormond
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in Portsmouth, The United States
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Lessons from a Humble Warrior
George Ormond’s pale blue eyes watered until the day he died. But he never complained about the Great War. Word was that mustard gas got him, but in those days, people didn’t talk much about injuries, follow-on treatment, or post-traumatic stress. My grandfather died when I was 21, about the same age he was when […]
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Another great one by Ken Follett From beginning to end the pacing is extraordinary. Follett has such a way with words, and his complex plots always come together in the end. Highly recommended for those interested in recent history and thrillers. |
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| "A Girl's Guide to Military Services" includes a very human approach that will resonate with young women. The author covered not just the positive but also potentially negative aspects of the military and suggestions on ways to deal with those issues ...more | |
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| Carolyn Patrick's "True Feathers" created a brilliant story about the experience of discovering true callings. Althuogh her story is allegorical about transitioning from military service to civilian life, I thought the story could apply to anyone in ...more | |
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| A fantastic history lesson in the form of interesting stories, excellent writing, and characters that remain with you after the read. My first Ken Follett books and definitely not my last! | |
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“No reason to dwell on why. We all know bullies are bullies because they have their own problems they can't deal with so they take them out on others. So let's focus on how to get your hat back.”
― Believing In Horses, Too
― Believing In Horses, Too
“But in the end, for the most part, no one wants special favors. These folks just want people like you and me to see them for the people they are, not for their diagnoses or their injuries.”
― Believing In Horses, Too
― Believing In Horses, Too
“Sometimes it's easier to stay busy and distracted rather than think about things that make you sad.”
― Believing In Horses, Too
― Believing In Horses, Too
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Lucinda wrote: "Dear Valerie, I would like to thank you for letting me be your friend on Goodreads, as i am not only a lover of literature but also an avid reader and equestrian enthusiast. I am looking forward t..."
Hi Lucinda - I just realized I hadn't responded to you - so sorry! I don't know how I missed the note.
To answer your question, I have not heard of Jenny Pitman, but just checked her out and am very interested. Hope to see you around, and I promise I won't be so rude again! -Valerie
Great to "meet" you, and look forward to seeing you around. :)
Thanks for the friends request, Valerie. I hope we'll have many great discussions too. :) Happy to be the first at anything. hehe.
Jeff wrote: "Hi Valerie. Wanted to share some karma. It's nice to meet you!"Thanks, Jeff, you, too. There really are some interesting folks out here in Goodreads land. Have a great day - in the hgih 60's and sunny here - yahoo!
Hi Valerie. Wanted to share some karma. It's nice to meet you!
Sherry wrote: "I found the information for the author program. I just had to read the microscopic print at the bottom of my home page. Thank you for telling me about it!"You're welcome - glad you found it - you are right - not easy to find.
I found the information for the author program. I just had to read the microscopic print at the bottom of my home page. Thank you for telling me about it!
Yes, and I'm trying to figure out some glitches, for example, there are 4 reviews listed on my profile for books I haven't read ??? I concur with your thought on the helfpul nature of many in the writing community, and blogged on the same subject not long ago (http://believinginhorses.com/blog/cat...). I don't get paid for "hits;" just wanted to share. Take care.
