Week 2014.1: Wonder

[Catherine]

Our first read of the year: http://amzn.to/1g5MHoB

[Melissa]

I loved it!!! My son also read and enjoyed it. :)

http://merrylandgirl.blogspot.com/201...

[Robin]

One of my favorites!

[Carla]

Great. Read it!!! Good choice.

[Terri]

Wonder is a book that should be read by all, young and old. It was a faculty summer read at my school this past summer.

[Amanda]

Loved this book, one of the best from last year for sure.

[Nicola]

Started this year with Wonder, what a great book. :)

[Ceylan (CeyGo)]

Just started this last night ! :)

[Jeannine]

Love it so much! Reading this was very rewarding experience! My daughter is a 4th grade teacher, can't wait for her to read it!

[Sandra]

I never would have read this book if not for this group. So for that I must thank you, Catherine.
Here is my review,
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Catherine]

Sandra wrote: "I never would have read this book if not for this group. So for that I must thank you, Catherine.
Here is my review,
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Very sweet of you. And good review!

[Sheila]

I just finished this and I'm so glad I did. I also never would have heard of the book if it wasn't for this group. I had read some reviews saying it was too sweet and too happy, but I was pleasantly surprised. Can't wait for the next read!

[Patricia]

I am new to the group and this is my first book. Loved it. Thank you for starting the year off with a sense of optimism and, dare I say, "wonder. " I am looking forward to your selections!

[Catherine]

Patricia wrote: "I am new to the group and this is my first book. Loved it. Thank you for starting the year off with a sense of optimism and, dare I say, "wonder. " I am looking forward to your selections!"

I though it was a charming book. Not perfect, but really well done. And I agree, it did leave me with a sense of wonder.

[Ceylan (CeyGo)]

I never would have thought to read this book had it not been for this group, and I'm definitely glad that I read it. It was very sweet. I will definitely be recommending it to my friends with kids as a must read!

[Donna Jo]

thank you for choosing this book!

[Lynne]

Great choice Catherine! I've been reading the comments above and agree. It's a sweet, wonderful read. I only wish that there had been a part that was told from Julian's perspective. Or perhaps all of Auggie's classmates? Otherwise, I really enjoyed this read. It put a smile on my face (and I have to admit that I cried at the end). Thanks!

[Debra]

For those who like audiobooks, Wonder is Audible's Daily Deal on Sunday, Jan. 19, selling for $3.95 or 1 credit. Debra

[Berfu]

I really enjoyed this book! Such a sweet and heartfelt read. I concur with the others in saying this is a book for all ages with a great overall message. Great way to start the year. :)

[Catherine]

Berfu wrote: "I really enjoyed this book! Such a sweet and heartfelt read. I concur with the others in saying this is a book for all ages with a great overall message. Great way to start the year. :)"

Agreed!

[Jamise]

5 stars! A heart warming & inspiring read. The true essence of looking at the beauty inside a person and not what's on the outside. The best way to describe the overall theme that resonates throughout the book is perfectly stated in a quote in the final chapter - "Not just the nature of kindness, but the nature of one's kindness, the power of one's friendship, the test of one's character, & the strength of one's courage."

I loved the precepts in this book. Some of my favorites were:

When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind. - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much. - Blaise Pascal

[Arlene]

This was a very inspiring read and I felt that the message for all of us is that one cannot judge books by their covers clearly Auggie was an amazing boy lesson learned. Good read.

[Renee]

Loved this book! I agree that its a book for all ages - I'm passing it along to my girls 14 and 11.

[Stephanie]

Thank you for choosing this book. I laughed, I cried, I closed the book feeling inspired. Wonderful, wonderful read. Thank you!

[Ilse-mari]

Just joined this group yesterday - have some catching up to do! :) Already started Wonder, love Auggies character already.

[Catherine]

Ilse-mari wrote: "Just joined this group yesterday - have some catching up to do! :) Already started Wonder, love Auggies character already."

Welcome!

[Ilse-mari]

Thanks Catherine :) Really glad I discovered this website and this group!

[Ilse-mari]

Just finished Wonder. I loved it and I never would have read it if I didn't see it here :) I loved that you got to know Auggie's character and what he goes through, but especially loved the way you also saw the perspectives of the other people in his life. What a feel good book and so easy to read. Thank you!

[alisonwonderland (Alison)]

In a world that needs more kindness, this is a must-read for everyone from 10 to 110!

[Catherine]

alisonwonderland wrote: "In a world that needs more kindness, this is a must-read for everyone from 10 to 110!"

I totally agree!

[Beth]

I wouldn't have read this book had I not seen all of the comments above but I just finished reading it and am so glad that I did.

It is a book for both children and adults and has such wonderful messages about the power of kindness.

5 stars - truly loved it!

[Catherine]

Beth wrote: "I wouldn't have read this book had I not seen all of the comments above but I just finished reading it and am so glad that I did.

It is a book for both children and adults and has such wonderful m..."

I agree, Beth. A lovely book!