30.2 -Schatzie's task: An Ode to Sarabelle!

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30.2 -Schatzie's task: An Ode to Sarabelle!

I recently lost a dear friend to cancer. We had a lot of fun together and she was truly unforgettable.

This is a two book task. Choose two options from below and read a book for each option.

Required: State which options you chose when you post.

Option 1: She had an aggressive form of cancer and was given 6 months to live and that was with chemo and radiation. She made it to 5 months. Read a nonfiction book with a main page genre of science or health, stand alone or embedded.

Option 2: She was my favorite poker companion, even though we liked different types of poker games. While I loved Texas Hold’em, she preferred 7 card stud. She was also an emotional player and she couldn’t bluff worth a darn, (that was easy to exploit.) Read a book with a word in the title/subtitle that is at least 5 letters long, and it must start with a P and end with an R.

Option 3: She could also swear like a sailor. Read a book with a one-word title that contains exactly 4 letters. Numerals, symbols, and punctuation don’t count. For example:
Thud! or Home

Option 4: She loved the music of AC/DC (who doesn’t?). Read a book by an author with the initials of AC, CA, DC, or CD. Middle initials should be ignored.

[Donna]

MPG : SCIENCE OR HEALTH

Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics
Why Am I Still Fat?: The Hidden Keys to Unlocking That Stubborn Weight Loss
Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste
War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line
This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

[Donna]

reserved

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This thread is now open!

[Nicole]

I just wanted to tell you I am so sorry for your loss. Sending peace, love and hugs to you.

[SandyL]

What a great way to remember your friend and share her with your GR friends. I'm so sorry for your loss, Schatzie.

[Donna]

Thanks guys. You are thoughtful. Her funeral was a couple of days ago and I just wanted to celebrate the fun we had.

[Ellen]

Can you please lock-in MPG for Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine .
Thanks,
Ellen

[Laura]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Would a MPG of
Science -> Geography work? Like this one: Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World

[Donna]

Ellen R-S wrote: "Can you please lock-in MPG for Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine .
Thanks,
Ellen"

noted for both Science and Health

[Donna]

Laura wrote: "I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Would a MPG of
Science -> Geography work? Like this one: Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World"

noted for Science

[Amy]

Please approve Why Am I Still Fat?: The Hidden Keys to Unlocking That Stubborn Weight Loss for
Health > Nutrition.

So sorry for the loss of your friend :-(

[Diana]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. What a sweet tribute to her.

[Donna]

Thanks Amy and Diana!

Amy wrote: "Please approve Why Am I Still Fat?: The Hidden Keys to Unlocking That Stubborn Weight Loss for
Health > Nutrition.

So sorry for the loss of your friend :-("

Genre noted. Enjoy.

[Donna]

Wayne wrote: "Please approveWhy You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste by Nolan Gasser for Science MPG"

Hi Wayne. Genre noted.

[Lauren]

I'm sorry for your loss, Schatzie!

[Trish]

Morning. It's always hard to lose a good friend!

Could you genre lock these two for Non-fiction and Health - they've both been suggested for my ftf book club, so this would be a good opportunity to read one or other.

War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line
This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

Thanks.

[Donna]

Trish wrote: "Morning. It's always hard to lose a good friend!

Could you genre lock these two for Non-fiction and Health - they've both been suggested for my ftf book club, so this would be a good opportunity ..."


Both are noted Trish.

[Trish]

Thanks!

[Ava Catherine]

I am so sorry about your best friend. Cancer is rotten!
Could you please approve this book for mpg health and science for option 1? Thanks very much.
Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom

[Donna]

Connie (Ava Catherine) wrote: "I am so sorry about your best friend. Cancer is rotten!
Could you please approve this book for mpg health and science for option 1? Thanks very much.
[book:Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the ..."

Thanks, and it is rotten for sure. Your book genre is noted. Enjoy. That sounds like something I'd read, so you'll have to let me know how you liked it.

[Laure]

Hi Schatzie,
Your task is such a beautiful way to remember (and share the memory of) a friend. All my thought with you.

I have a question about option 2 - I would like to read this book for it:
Predator's Gold
I am not sure if it works because of 's at the end of predator.
Is it ok still? :)

Thank you.
Laure

[Brooke]

Can you please confirm this will work for option 1?
The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays
Thank you!

[Donna]

Laura, that doesn't work. it needs to be a 5 letter word. And I apologize for not responding sooner. I went on vacation without notifying the mods. So very sorry.

[Donna]

Brooke wrote: "Can you please confirm this will work for option 1?
The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays
Thank you!"

Hi Brooke, that will work. Enjoy.

[Brooke]

Donna wrote: "Brooke wrote: "Can you please confirm this will work for option 1?
The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays
Thank you!"

Hi Brooke, that will work. Enjoy."

Thanks, Donna!!

[Laura]

Hi! Quick Question: for option 3, if a book has a 1 word title and then a subtitle would that still work? Or no subtitles?

[Donna]

Laura wrote: "Hi! Quick Question: for option 3, if a book has a 1 word title and then a subtitle would that still work? Or no subtitles?"

Subtitles don't matter. It just has to be a one word title.