Jo’s Comments (group member since Jan 12, 2016)

Jo’s comments from the Our Shared Shelf group.

Hi Everyone,
Following on from our UK book giveaway of Women Who Run with the Wolves, we are pleased to say that the US publisher has also very kindly agreed to give away 50 copies of the book to members in the USA or Canada. If you would like a copy, please say so in the comments below.

Please remember you MUST be based in the USA or CANADA to get one.

Also, please be considerate and only reply if you haven't already got a copy of the book.

Many thanks,
The OSS Moderators

Hi Lara,
I'm a mum of two and i'm in the UK.
You absolutely CAN have a childbirth at home here, when you are pregnant the midwives and health visitor will talk you through birthing options - a home birth being one of them.
There is also the option of a pool, or of course the hospital.

I know a few people who have had home births and they say it was lovely. I was induced with both of my children ad so hospital was the best place for me.

They also encourage a natural birth where possible, a bit of gas and air does help, but that's pretty much all I had with my first child.
I had to have a cesarean with my 2nd child because he was trying to come out chin first...so they had to act.

The doctors and midwives will always try and follow your plan if you have one, they even get you to write up a little birth plan :)

Okay, we have waaaaaaay more than the 50 we need now - thanks everyone, a moderator will be in touch with the winners shortly.

Just a little note:
If you already own a copy can you please not ask for one? This is really for people who have been able to get one or afford one.

Thanks all x

Hi Everyone,
We are pleased to announce that the UK publisher of Women Who Run With The Wolves has kindly offered to give away 50 copies of the book to members of Our Shared Shelf who are based in UK only.
For your chance to get a copy, please post in the comments below that you would like one - the first 50 people to respond will win one.

Please remember you MUST be based in the UK for this one.

Many thanks,
The OSS Moderators

Hello everybody,

Emma will be interviewing Clarissa Pinkola Estés, the author of Emma's current book choice, Women Who Run With The Wolves. As usual she would love to put club members' questions to the writer so please do post anything you'd like to ask her in this discussion!

Thank you!

Keith, I was outraged by that headline!! I can't stand the Daily Mail..it's just the absolute worst.

Thanks for the article Daniela :)

I found this article on the BBC website today. Apparently Mexico are trying out "Penis seats" to highlight sexual harassment. hmm.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin...

Hi Everyone,
As i'm sure most of you will remember, Emma had asked us here at Our Shared Shelf for any questions we wanted to to ask Eve Ensler a little while back. ELLE have now published part 1 of the interview, with the next three parts posting over the next couple of days!

You can read it here: http://www.elleuk.com/life-and-cultur...

Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in questions!

Enjoy :)

EDIT
Part 2 -http://www.elleuk.com/life-and-cultur...
Part 3 - http://www.elleuk.com/life-and-cultur...
Part 4 -http://www.elleuk.com/life-and-cultur...

Jo x

This seems to have become a bit of an unofficial introduction thread :D oh well, welcome to all new members.

...and LOOK we have gained a further 77,000 + members since this topic was created \o/

Hi Alexandra and welcome :)
I'm sorry you have had to go through this.

It sounds to me like you class (in particular these boys) are incredibly immature. So what if you ask questions? So what if you want to be the best that you can be? You should be praised for challenging the professors and wanting to learn to your full potential (the fact that your group has the best grades sounds like it was in large thanks to you).

Some men are intimidated by smart girls; I see examples of it everyday. These guys sound like drifters, it doesn't sound like they give a stuff about learning anything and are making these comments to get a reaction in hope of becoming more popular.

Bullies are not worth your time or your tears, it may be hard but stand up to them, just do your thing - carry on as you are, don't let them change you.

Often other people are scared of men (or boys) like this and will laugh with them to keep them on side, even when they don't agree with what they are doing. Chances are many people in the group are actually on your side - but probably won't be vocal about it for fear of standing up to these boys.

You sounds like a smart woman who knows what she wants out of life, don't let losers like this trip you up on your path to success, keep focused and keep going - you've got this. :)

The "gay moment" is hardly anything at all, I can't believe there is so much controversy about it.

It's that theatre in Alabama's loss.

Welcome Tamara, Nidhi, Nurul, Yaryna, Anderson & Keith!
It was very interesting to hear about your backgrounds and why you have joined. Hope you enjoy the books & look forward to (hopefully) seeing you in some of the discussions.
If you have any questions, please let me know ;-)

Ross wrote: "It's another excellent choice and contrast to the last selection. I would love to know how Emma selects them."

She attaches 20 book selections to a dart board and then throws the dart and see's where it lands ;-)
Okay maybe not...

Anyway, I haven't read it before, but Pam you make it sound very interesting, so i'm looking forward to it :)

I thought i'd get the conversation about this book started :)
So has anyone read this book before? if so what did you think of it? will you be re-reading it again for OSS?

J wrote: "Sounds amazing! Cannot wait to join in. My first #sharedself book! So happy to join & be apart of the book club. Looking forward to broadening my knowledge & discussing with others. ❤"

Woop! Welcome. :)

I've ordered my copy too.

Welcome Kyle and Ellen...and everyone else!! :D x

Ross wrote: "Now let's ask the question, baring mind my original premise this is a thought experiment is "our sheared shelf" elitists."

I don't think so?
Anyone can join, everyone has the right to speak and join in book discussions. It's very much an inclusive book group, you don't need (for example) to pay $1000 to join (therefore excluding those that couldn't afford it).

Thanks so much for your questions everyone! Some really great questions in there!

The interview with Eve Ensler has now taken place, and so no more questions are required.

We will let you know when the interview will be published as and when details emerge.

Thanks,
Jo

Hi Everyone,
On this thread at random times a moderator will announce free copies of Vagina Monologues. The first 25 people to respond to each post will get a free book! Check in often to see when each giveaway is announced!
We will contact successful individuals via personal message, if you already own the book please be considerate to those who have been unable to purchase it.

Good Luck!
The Moderator Team

The countdown for the first 25 winners starts NOW!

I still haven't managed to watch your previous video yet MeerderWörter because my internet here at work is awful for watching videos - when home I don't get much time.

Ashwin's TED video worked a little better (lot's of buffering) - that was very interesting - thanks for sharing!