The Book Thread

[happylabs]

You might also enjoy Bringing Elizabeth Home - Elizabeth Smart story as written by her parents Ed and Lois Smart. I read it when it first came out in 2003, and I think since then that Elizabeth has also written a book about her ordeal.

Thanks for that suggestion. I would like to read that.

[caseysmom]

I love my Kindle! I got mine in May after my rotator cuff surgery because I wasn't able to do much for a few weeks and I was going mad with boredom.

Right now I am reading "A Stolen Life" by Jaycee Dugard. I cannot believe what this gal went through at such a tender age and came out a survivor even after being held by those monsters for 18 years. Her book is an inspiration to me.

I just started reading this, I had to put it down a few times it made me so upset and angry.

[happylabs]

I just started reading this, I had to put it down a few times it made me so upset and angry.

Since I saw the hour long special on TV I pretty much knew what to expect. She was just so brave.

[carole]

I saw Jaycee being interviewed on 60 minutes, she is an inspiration to everyone, what that sadistic monster put her through just makes me feel sick to the stomach, and i have not read the book, but would like to,mind you i think it would haunt me thinking about it all.

She is one hellava brave young woman, to come out of this and still be normal, i am sure she has lots to deal with in her daily life, because of that creep,but isn't she amazing.

[happylabs]

I saw Jaycee being interviewed on 60 minutes, she is an inspiration to everyone, what that sadistic monster put her through just makes me feel sick to the stomach, and i have not read the book, but would like to,mind you i think it would haunt me thinking about it all.

She is one hellava brave young woman, to come out of this and still be normal, i am sure she has lots to deal with in her daily life, because of that creep,but isn't she amazing.

I thought maybe it would bother me after reading the book but I think seeing her and reading how well she is doing has helped and also knowing that those 2 monsters are in jail for the rest of their lives.

[Grace]

Just finished Cleo, The Cat Who Mended a Family by Helen Brown. Loved it. True story.

I wonder if Carole has already read it, as it took place in New Zealand, starting in the mid-eighties?

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm going to start reading Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals here in the next few days... yay college?

[Sowa]

I've been reading a series by George R.R. Martin "A Song of Ice and Fire" I read the first one "A Game of Thrones" and am now on the second. I loved the first one. They made it into a TV show which I also enjoyed.

I also plan to read Cesar Millan's book soon. I'm in the process of watching all his shows. I think he's an amazing person.

[cassiesmom]

I just started "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.

I can't fathom such deep racial divisions but my mom definitely can. I'd say I've had a pretty sheltered life.

[Grace]

I just started "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.

I can't fathom such deep racial divisions but my mom definitely can. I'd say I've had a pretty sheltered life.

We're going to see the movie on Wednesday. I loved the book Plan to read it again - soon.

Elyse - when I lived in Norfolk, Virginia, 1963-64, I worked at a Catholic Hospital. Peds and Ob was not segregated, but the adult Med-Surg unit was. I was aghast, but the Nuns said it was because of the patients, not hospital policy. I also noted the separate restrooms and bubblers (water fountains) around the city. I was not used to this, having been raised in New England.