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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014
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20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
List of Approved Books:Option 1:Far Abroad-
Option 2:Parenthood-
Option 3:Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder-
Option 4:Relevance-
What a great task idea! I'm a military wife too and now I'm wishing I had had SRC when my husband was gone! Thank you both for your service and sacrifices and I hope time goes quick for you these last few months :)
I'm wondering if the recent NBA winner Redeployment will fit as on another continent from the US as it isn't on the Modern Day Military list yet. Has anyone read it and do enough of the stories take place in Iraq or Afghanistan for this to count? It fits the spirit of the task, but I'm not sure if it will actually work for the task.
Thank you for you and your family's sacrifice and your husband's service! I was hoping to find a good place to use this book...I think it works well for Option 2 or Option 3.
The UK are forever thankful for the service men and women all around the world for fighting for each and every country x
So glad you're husband's coming home soon! I'm a military brat, so I understand how hard these deployments can be.I'd like to read Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations for option 1. I live in North America, and my only concern about this book is that it looks like it takes place not on ONE other continent but on THREE continents (Europe, Asia, Africa), but none of them is the continent where I live. Is it ok to use this book?
Cait wrote: "What a great task idea! I'm a military wife too and now I'm wishing I had had SRC when my husband was gone! Thank you both for your service and sacrifices and I hope time goes quick for you these l..."Thank you! Fellow military wives are some of the nicest people I have met. I just admire their patience and perserverence so much.
Karen Michele wrote: "I'm wondering if the recent NBA winner Redeployment will fit as on another continent from the US as it isn't on the Modern Day Military list yet. Has anyone read it and do enough of..."I just read this book for the fall challenge, and that's a tough choice. The book is a dozen or so short stories, and while a handful of them focus on veterans back in the United States, the majority take place in the Middle East. Because the main focus is about people who are over there and what the culture is like in certain regions, I'm going to approve it.
Just to be safe, though, I'll double check with one of the moderators and get their opinion.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I'm going to read My Soul to Take - Rachel Vincent Romance 337 users"Looks good! I will add it to the approved book list.
Tara Jo wrote: "Thank you for you and your family's sacrifice and your husband's service! I was hoping to find a good place to use this book...I think it works well for Option 2 or Option 3.
[bookcover:Father..."
This will definitely work for either option.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "The UK are forever thankful for the service men and women all around the world for fighting for each and every country x"Thank you. My husband and I actually love the military lifestyle; we're just ready for him to be home!
Cheri wrote: "So glad you're husband's coming home soon! I'm a military brat, so I understand how hard these deployments can be.I'd like to read [book:Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations|1649..."
I was a military brat, as well. I always felt like military kids experienced an entire part of life than non-military kids didn't.
A book set in multiple foreign countries works, so long as it's not one that you reside in. That's something I'll go back and clarify as soon as I can. For now, I'll add your choice to the approved list.
alicia wrote: "Cheri wrote: "So glad you're husband's coming home soon! I'm a military brat, so I understand how hard these deployments can be.I'd like to read [book:Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper o..."
Thank you, Alicia! I'll check back before reading this to be sure it's still approved.
I'd like to read Morality for Beautiful Girls, set in Africa. I live in North America. Also, could I get it verified as no "childrens" genre?Great task!
I was a military brat myself. It's a whole different lifestyle, that's for sure. Glad your husband is coming home safe!
Going to read
At Swim, Two Boys.
Sam wrote: "I'd like to read Morality for Beautiful Girls, set in Africa. I live in North America. Also, could I get it verified as no "childrens" genre?Great task!"
The mods have announced that pre-approval for "no kids/childrens" will no longer be allowed, since they have a specific thread to have a book verified as an adult book when it has "childrens" on the main page but is clearly for adults.
(Boy, THAT's a convoluted sentence ... )
If you want to be safe, check AR bookfinder anyway ... I believe this book is okay per that site.
Pat wrote: "I was a military brat myself. It's a whole different lifestyle, that's for sure. Glad your husband is coming home safe!
Going to read
[book:At Swim, Two Boys..."I wasn't sure what option you were using this book for, so I added it Option 3 when I saw romance listed as one of the subgenres. However, if it fits into another category that is fine. Happy reading!
alicia wrote: "I wasn't sure what option you were using this book for, so I added it Option 3 when I saw romance listed as one of the subgenres. However, if it fits into another category that is fine. Happy reading! ..."
I'd planned to use it for Option 1 since it takes place in Ireland and I live in the USA, but Option 3 works for me! Thanks, Alicia! :-)
Claire wrote: "Option 1: Chasing Windmills by Catherine Ryan Hyde (live in Europe, set in North America)"Looks like a good story! I'll add it to the list of approved books.
Bea wrote: "Would you verify this one for Option 3 Romance?Mommy in the Making
It has only one user for Romance."
I read the synopsis and yes, it can count as romance. I will add it to the approved list.
Cindie wrote: "How about Groundswell for option 3? Romance is listed as third genre on its pageThanks!"
That'll work; I will make sure and add it to the approved book list!
Nicola wrote: "Would a governess do for a guardian?"I was really looking for an actual parent or someone with legal guardianship for that option.
alicia wrote: "I read the synopsis and yes, it can count as romance. I will add it to the approved list."Thanks, alicia. I was worried since only one user chose to shelf it as Romance.
Will "MY REAL CHILDREN" work?
Michelle wrote: "Will "MY REAL CHILDREN" work?"Michelle, are you referring to this novel:
? If so, then yes, the book will work. The main character seems to be a parent and visits with them.
Option 1 (Far Abroad): I live in US so will
work -- set in China?
Susan wrote: "Option 1 (Far Abroad): I live in US so will work -- set in China?"That will work. I'll be sure and add it to the list of approved books. Happy reading!
Will this book work for Option 2: Parenthood?Sheltering Rain
Goodreads description says it's about the relationships of a grandmother, mother and daughter
Just saw it also fits Option 3: Romance, as it's been shelved by 16 users in that category, so I think I can use it for this task, anyway
Pia wrote: "Will this book work for Option 2: Parenthood?Sheltering Rain
Goodreads description says it's about the relationships of a grandmother, mother and daughter
Just saw it also fits Op..."
That would definitely fit Option 2. I'm going to add it to the approved book list under Parenthood, but if you choose to use it for Romance, that is fine, too.
alicia wrote: "Pia wrote: "Will this book work for Option 2: Parenthood?Sheltering Rain
Goodreads description says it's about the relationships of a grandmother, mother and daughter
Just saw it ..."
Thanks! I finished reading it and posted it under Romance, but it does qualify under Parenthood also... Lots of messy relationships between parents and children
Cindy C.This book does not have any genres on its main page (as of this morning), but it is about helping your child learn through their own style & modality. I am reading it for work, but I was hoping it could count for Option 2. Thanks!
Discover Your Child's Learning Style: Children Learn in Unique Ways - Here's the Key to Every Child's Learning Success
Option 2... I don't have any kids yet, but I will soon! Would this count? Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy It has both parenting and self-help on the main page.
Cindy wrote: "Cindy C.This book does not have any genres on its main page (as of this morning), but it is about helping your child learn through their own style & modality. I am reading it for work, but I was..."
Sorry for taking so long to reply! I'm usually emailed a notification that someone has commented on a thread, but I did not receive one this time.
Your book definitely sounds like it falls under the Parenthood category, so I will be adding it to the list of approved books. (In fact, I might add it to my TBR shelf; looks like it could be very insightful.)
Deana wrote: "Option 2... I don't have any kids yet, but I will soon! Would this count? Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy It has both parenting and self-help on the main page."I apologize for not responding until now, my email failed to notify me like it normally does when someone comments on this thread. I will add your book to the approved list right away!
Hi, I live in the UK--Goodreads says that Americanah is set in Nigeria, the UK, and the US. Is that sufficiently set in another continent, or does it have to be entirely in another continent? I'm not sure what the proportions are for each country, but from the description it sounds like it's mostly set in Nigeria.
LouLouReads wrote: "Hi, I live in the UK--Goodreads says that Americanah is set in Nigeria, the UK, and the US. Is that sufficiently set in another continent, or does it have to be entirely in another ..."I read the synopsis for the book, and because it sounds like more than half the book takes place in Nigeria and/or the US, I will approve it and add it to the list.
Flowers in the Attic will work for Option 2. I do not have Internet at the moment, but the minute I get it back I will add it to the list of approved books!
Flowers in the Attic will work for Option 2. I do not have Internet at the moment, but the minute I get it back I will add it to the list of approved books!
alicia wrote: "Flowers in the Attic will work for Option 2. I do not have Internet at the moment, but the minute I get it back I will add it to the list of approved books!"Wonderful, thanks! What about Insurgent? Romance is listed on the main page, so that should be fine, right?
Emurphy wrote: "alicia wrote: "Flowers in the Attic will work for Option 2. I do not have Internet at the moment, but the minute I get it back I will add it to the list of approved books!"Wonderful, thanks! What..."
Never mind, I realized this is a one book challenge...thanks! :)
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One of the best things about the SRC is its ability to distract me from stressful times. This fall, I read more than I normally do in a challenge period, because my husband is deployed and books were a great escape.
Fortunately, at some point in the middle of the Winter Challenge, my husband will finally be coming home! It’s a very exciting time for my family, and in honor of that I created a few options to categorize the life of a deployed spouse.
Pick ONE option and read a book that fits its criteria. Rereads and books with the genre "kids" or "childrens" on its main page may not be used for this task (but see note to option 2).
Option 1: Far Abroad – The world is a great big place, especially when you’re not exactly sure where your loved one is located for months on end. Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
Required: State the continent on which you live and identify the setting of the book if it's not obvious from the Goodreads description.
Option 2: Parenthood- One of the most challenging parts about my husband being gone is caring for my toddler son solo. Some days it feels like I’m a single parent, but what gets me through is reading books involving parents. In honor of that, read a fiction book where the main character is a parent or guardian. OR read a non-fiction parenting self help book, such as Oh Crap! Potty Training or Playful Parenting. Reminder: Books written for adults with the genres "kids" or "childrens" may be verified in the Not Really For Kids Books thread and then used for this option. If you've gotten a book approved in the Not Really For Kids Books approval thread, you must include the post number where the book was approved when you post.
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder- If there’s one thing about deployments that I try to convey to my friends, it’s that you have to get creative with your relationship. In today’s world of technology, my husband and I almost have to be archaic with our affections. We write each other hand written letters, I send care packages full of his favorite snack foods, and he sends me flowers for no reason at all. We have to put a lot of thought and effort into making one another feel good emotionally when we can’t physically be next to each other. It’s forced us to think about all the little romantic gestures we can do, so for this option read a book with the genre "Romance" on the goodread’s main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Option 4: Relevance - To help fill the gap and make sense of why my husband has to be gone for so long, I tend to read a lot of stories concentrating on the military lifestyle. For this option, read a book from the Best Modern Day Military Accounts list. Required: State the page and position in which the book is found on the list.
Required: State the option you chose, that the book is not a reread for you, and any other required information when you post.