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Monday, April 25, 2011
Food Inc., A Participants Guide- by: Karl Weber
The Food Inc., A Participants Guide, is very good at scaring the pants off of anyone and at the same time making one realize how easy it really is to live better.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Thanks for the memories- by: Cecelia Ahern
This book tackles the idea of blood transferring more than just life but "someone's" life history and memories. We are introduced to two main characters, Joyce and Justin, who are from different sides of the world. With Joyce's loss of her child, marrage, and job and Justin's wish to finally give instead of take starts the story of their psychic romance. As I read I am reminded of those frequent feelings I have had where life's mysteries are explained through one eerie coincidence. Are they just coincidences or are they aquired knowledge from breathing other's air, sipping a glass, or entering the same room as another.
The Walk- by: Richard Paul Evans
The Walk by Richard Paul Evans is a book of 289 pages and read quickly. I like how quickly the main character, Alan Christoffersen's life falls to pieces and he finds a way to gather new pieces by going for a "long" walk from Seattle to Florida, Key. Although he finds something interesting in his travels, I was left wanting more. I hope the promise of a series will provide deeper answers to the many questions that arise through out the book. Many of which are: Does life change its meaning with tragedy? In being forced to let go of all that we know, do we invite more than we could ever wish for? How can something so horrible become the catalyst of something so wonderful?
Sunday, June 27, 2010
"The love of her life", by Harriet Evans
After finally finishing this book, I cannot help but feel a bit uneasy.
All the obvious questions in the beginning of the book had been answered; however, Kate, the main character, seemed rushed into confidence.
The one thing I liked about this book was the way the book was organized. Harriet Evans did keep you guessing by hinting along the way. She skipped back and forth through 1999 to current day (2007). I had to piece all the feelings of guilt with the reason. Although if I were Kate I would not choose to feel so guilty, I would have been so angry at my friends for not telling me. You learn a lot about people from how they decide to view an outcome in their lives. Kate became stronger through out the book through relying upon herself.
The ending was so Hollywood. I could see Kate Winslet as the main character. Actually it reminds me of the movie she played in "The Holiday" where Iris befriends the next door neighbor, Arthur, played by Eli Wallach. Arthur's character is much like Mr. Allan, Kate's next door neighbor. It makes me think about my own life in my late twenties. I wished for support like Mr.Allan in my life at that time. If I had it I might have had more luck.
I see this book as a "coming of age" story for 27-30year olds! I have always protested that this a time in many ladies' lives where they have to change the way they were viewing the world and find out what kind of adult they will be.
All the obvious questions in the beginning of the book had been answered; however, Kate, the main character, seemed rushed into confidence.
The one thing I liked about this book was the way the book was organized. Harriet Evans did keep you guessing by hinting along the way. She skipped back and forth through 1999 to current day (2007). I had to piece all the feelings of guilt with the reason. Although if I were Kate I would not choose to feel so guilty, I would have been so angry at my friends for not telling me. You learn a lot about people from how they decide to view an outcome in their lives. Kate became stronger through out the book through relying upon herself.
The ending was so Hollywood. I could see Kate Winslet as the main character. Actually it reminds me of the movie she played in "The Holiday" where Iris befriends the next door neighbor, Arthur, played by Eli Wallach. Arthur's character is much like Mr. Allan, Kate's next door neighbor. It makes me think about my own life in my late twenties. I wished for support like Mr.Allan in my life at that time. If I had it I might have had more luck.
I see this book as a "coming of age" story for 27-30year olds! I have always protested that this a time in many ladies' lives where they have to change the way they were viewing the world and find out what kind of adult they will be.
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