This was an easy read - all in story form. The making of the atomic bomb had a lot of players and unfortunately a lot of moles, thus forever changing This was an easy read - all in story form. The making of the atomic bomb had a lot of players and unfortunately a lot of moles, thus forever changing the political landscape for all future wars. ...more
Fantastic. It was so interesting to walk through the process of becoming an amputee, working through the trauma, working through the emotions, and finFantastic. It was so interesting to walk through the process of becoming an amputee, working through the trauma, working through the emotions, and finally overcoming the fears of facing life again. It's inspiring without being too heavy. Loved it. ...more
I finished this book only a few days ago, and I'm already having trouble remembering what it was about. Clearly, it didn't resonate with me or make meI finished this book only a few days ago, and I'm already having trouble remembering what it was about. Clearly, it didn't resonate with me or make me think very deeply. Looking back, I suppose the characters must have been rather shallow or they would have been more memorable.
And yes, I fully recognize the irony that I can't remember much about a book whose main character suffers from amnesia.
Such an interesting premise, but it fell short for me. Too bad. ...more
Told from the point of view of an Asperger's (now autism spectrum) child as she copes with the death of her older brother. A sad story, but also enligTold from the point of view of an Asperger's (now autism spectrum) child as she copes with the death of her older brother. A sad story, but also enlightening. I really enjoyed it because it helped me see from the eyes of some of my students who struggle socially....more
I liked hearing from a perspective I had never considered and appreciated the honesty of the main characters. I'm not used to hearing so much swearingI liked hearing from a perspective I had never considered and appreciated the honesty of the main characters. I'm not used to hearing so much swearing in a book, especially from characters who have such high vocabularies, although in this case I think it was emotionally warranted. This is one of the few cases where I think the movie actually does a really good job of depicting the book, and I might like the movie more -- but it's hard to say because I was able to read the thoughts of Hazel before seeing her on screen....more
It was fun to see Ove's story unfold from "grumpy old man" to someone with a much deeper, richer history. I enjoyed watching the movie afterwards, tooIt was fun to see Ove's story unfold from "grumpy old man" to someone with a much deeper, richer history. I enjoyed watching the movie afterwards, too. :-) Thanks Amazon Prime!...more
I love that such a scarring topic is told from the voice of a 5 year old. We have to read between the lines of his innocence to understand the complexI love that such a scarring topic is told from the voice of a 5 year old. We have to read between the lines of his innocence to understand the complexities of what his mother is going through. ...more
All I remember about this book was how forgettable it was. I swear I read the book, but there are very few details I could remember that changed me asAll I remember about this book was how forgettable it was. I swear I read the book, but there are very few details I could remember that changed me as a person or stuck with me. ...more
This was a fun little story full of nostalgia for the turn-of-the century era in a backwoods rural town. Richard Peck again demonstrates his superb stThis was a fun little story full of nostalgia for the turn-of-the century era in a backwoods rural town. Richard Peck again demonstrates his superb story-telling abilities by weaving together random events from a single school year into a cohesive whole. And I loved the ending. :)...more
What an interesting premise. I'm glad things turned out the way they did, except the ending is such a cliff-hanger! What an interesting premise. I'm glad things turned out the way they did, except the ending is such a cliff-hanger! ...more
While I have never 'waitressed' or been a 'housekeeper', I have done most of the other jobs in this book as a teenager or young 20-something, so I've While I have never 'waitressed' or been a 'housekeeper', I have done most of the other jobs in this book as a teenager or young 20-something, so I've always tried to be kind to those working in fast-food and retail. However, reading this book did make me feel more compassionate to other jobs I had not considered. I was in an airplane when I read this, and I made sure to tip the shuttle driver who helped get us too and from our car, which I would not have even considered before. Her perspective was obviously very narrow, because she only tried each place for one month in each of three places, and even then only in the summer. It would certainly be interesting to read of someone who tried it for several months or a year, and without the car, but with familial support as most of her co-workers had....more
I had never heard of this until someone mentioned it on a blind date a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd look into it. Kind of a depressing book becauseI had never heard of this until someone mentioned it on a blind date a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd look into it. Kind of a depressing book because the main character is going through some rough emotional stuff, but the voice was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. Despite the emo edge, I definitely enjoyed it....more
I really liked reading about the relationship between Mabel and Jack... they're not great communicators verbally, but they truly love each other and tI really liked reading about the relationship between Mabel and Jack... they're not great communicators verbally, but they truly love each other and they get better at sharing the burden of life with each other. They also get a lot of great communication in non-verbal ways....more
The voice in this book was entirely too preachy for me. I doubt the author intended to be preachy, but I couldn't help thinking, "Why would I want to The voice in this book was entirely too preachy for me. I doubt the author intended to be preachy, but I couldn't help thinking, "Why would I want to know about how some lady parents her toddler?" She only had 1 kid, who wasn't even in school yet, which to me took away from the validity of her experience and made it sound more preachy. It was almost drudgery to finish, but I hate not finishing a book. ...more
This was a great book that gives a refreshingly hopeful perspective on life and the human spirit. Frankl not only survived the concentration camps, heThis was a great book that gives a refreshingly hopeful perspective on life and the human spirit. Frankl not only survived the concentration camps, he did so in a way that could give meaning to suffering and life itself.
For anybody at a crossroads in life, or simply looking for a bit more meaning in their own life, this was an excellent read....more
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