bookloversnest’s Comments (group member since May 01, 2015)

bookloversnest’s comments from the Tea and Tales with Cate and Allison group.

Well ladies, this has been a great discussion! Thanks for joining us! I have to duck out now but hope you all have a wonderful evening!

Catie wrote: "I still need to see the movie! I heard they really did a great job! Especially with the cast."

Yes! It's so good! Though bring your tissues.

Caitlin wrote: "Catie wrote: "Caitlin, what great comments and thoughts!! I love your perspective as a mental health counselor. I have a brother who is currently in medical school and I want him to read this book!..."

I just saw the movie the other night! These two are both very thought-provoking books. There's so much to think about and discuss!

Caitlin wrote: "So I was able to switch to my laptop as opposed to my phone, so I am better able to reply now!

In regards to question 1, I absolutely felt inspired after reading this book. The strength that the ..."

Yes to all of this, Caitlin! I, too, felt the same way about how the book reminds us not to take life or our time here for granted. I loved what Paul said after he found out about his diagnosis, about how he knew he was going to die but still didn't know when, which is the same about before his diagnosis pretty much. None of us know how much time we have, so we have to live life to the fullest every day.

Kelley wrote: "i like that he was honest. he admitted to making mistakes, he admitted that he wanted to do things differently and he TRIED."

I agree. His honesty was really refreshing. He didn't try to sugarcoat or hide things - he was open about how difficult his struggle was and how much he suffered. But he still remained hopeful. I found that to be really admirable.

Kelley wrote: "hi im kelley from boston and i really liked the book."

Hi Kelley! You're in good company - we all really loved this book!

Catie wrote: "Allison, I completely agree! I really thought his background in literature and the humanities made him more approachable and understanding as a doctor; less clinical. Some of my favorite parts were..."

Yes, those moments were just wonderful! It really made me realize how incredibly thoughtful he is, so much more so than the average person. And thoughtful people are some of the best people I know. They're such a pleasure to be around!

In regard to question 4, I absolutely think that Paul's background in and love for the humanities and literature made him a better doctor. He really seemed to be so thoughtful when it came to his patients, like he considered them as people, as whole. I think this is unique - lots of doctors approach people as diagnoses, a chart with information on it. I think his preoccupation with the meaning of life also helped him better treat people who were terminally ill.

Caitlin wrote: "Hi my name is Caitlin and I live in New York. I absolutely loved this book and was sobbing as I finished it on the Amtrak Memorial Day weekend. I look forward to discussing with everyone!"

Also, I used to live in New York!

Hey Caitlin! So glad you could join us! I, too, was a complete wreck as I read the end of this book. I couldn't keep it together!

Hey everyone! Looking forward to discussing When Breath Becomes Air with you all tonight! As usual, please introduce yourself when you arrive and let us know whether or not you enjoyed the book.

Hey book lovers!

I hope you all enjoyed When Breath Becomes Air! We'll be discussing it this Thursday, June 9th at 6 PM PST. I hope you can join us - I think we're going to have an awesome discussion!

Allison & Cate

I'm just as excited as everyone else to read this book! Love Mary Kubica so much!

Thanks everyone for another wonderful book discussion! Looking forward to our live chat on When Breath Becomes Air next month!

See you, Stacey! Thanks for chatting with us! Another good one for the books!

Catie wrote: "True, but at that time, locking up a mad wife was actually quite common. The sanitariums they would send them to was quite normal.

And a morgue would have been the shocker back then. Body snatchi..."

That is so on the nose, Cate! It really is the reserve in modern society!

Catie wrote: "Allison and Stacey,

I thought the tie to India and the Far East were fabulous since there would have been an influence at this time from shipping and trading, etc. I also loved how the madwoman up..."

Yes, I loved the morgue, too! Very clever! And Quillfeather!

Stacey (wanderlustforwords67) wrote: "bookloversnest wrote: "I'd love to know where Lyndsay got the inspiration for the Punjab/Sikh storylines. Those were great!"

explain? I'm drawing a blank. Details are lost on me if I don't discuss..."

Mr. Rochester grew up in India, and all of the servants are Sikhs.

Catie wrote: "Allison! That was going to be my question too! I actually really loved the Indian twist. It gave it a Secret Garden or Little Princess vibe to the book."

Yes! I was just going to say that!

I'd also love to hear what you all thought of those as well! How did they add to the story and characters?