The Book Thread

[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.

[Pinot's Mom]

Just downloaded "The Help" to my Kindle - will start on it in the next day or so!

[Grace]

Citizen U.S.A. - A 50 State Road Trip by Alexandra Pelosi.

This is the companion book to the HBO documentary of the same name. Ms. Pelosi visited all 50 states and attended naturalization ceremonies to meet brand-new citizens and find out why they chose America as their home.

Really fascinating

[Roxyluvsme13]

I just started Water for Elephants. Saw the movie first but I'm excites about reading the book .

[Grace]

After seeing the movie, I started The Help, second reading, on Friday evening. 444 pages later - I just finished it. It's just as good the second time - maybe better after seeing the movie.

[cassiesmom]

Just downloaded "The Help" to my Kindle - will start on it in the next day or so!

When you get an e-book -- do you get the entire book, as you would if you had the actual book? My copy of "The Help" has a note from the author and discussion questions in the back. Do you get the "extras" too- if it had a table of contents, acknowledgements, etc. I read "In the Garden of Beasts" and it had pages of footnotes, some of which had additional information or references that added to the whole story. Can you make the text larger?

[Grace]

Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him by Luis Carlos Montalvan.

Returning home after two tours of duty in Iraq, former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan's physical injuries and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) turn his life into a nightmarish existence. An email with a subject of "WWP and Puppies Behind Bars" alerted him to possible relief with the assistance of a service dog. This is his story but it is also the story of Tuesday, the intelligent, extensively trained but heartbroken golden retriever, who is chosen to become his service dog and constant companion.

True story - you will laugh and cry. Tuesday was partly responsible for the Service Dogs for Veterans Act, Senator Franken's first piece of legislation.

[cassiesmom]

I just finished "Savannah Breeze" -- it's kind of like a chick-flick in a book! It's fun!

And Grace, I re-read "Our Daily Meds" and it made me just as mad as the first time !