There are a few pieces of advice a dear friend once told me, and I adhere to them all pretty closely. One of the things she told me in her wisdom filled voice is "If someone recommends a book to you, get your mind out there and read it." As any good student would, I do my best. Recently a book was recommended here on my journal. First by Astaryth Adventures of an Eclectic Mind and then her motion was seconded by Samnsmile5 Letting It All Sink In
Now I'll admit, I was a bit leary about the title. But who am I to walk away from a book recommendation. I purchased this book and read it in one night. I was surprised, and touched by this book, and dare I say, even felt the welling of tears at the end. It's an amazing reminder of how even the most insignifigant interaction can play such a pivitol part in our lives. If you have a chance.........I too would recommend it. Thank you ladies!Since I am on the book run here, I also purchased another book at the same time and have finished it also. Written by Amy Tan, it is called "The Opposite of Fate." If your interested in how a writer learns to write, her muses, inspiration, life stories, this is a great path to walk with the author.
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Have read both and enjoyed both.
On my at lunch...I have heard a lot about these books... THey keep coming up in conversation, so I think I must read!!! LOL..
Jodi
I tried to watch the Made for TV movie that was on Sunday night but fell asleep. I haven't read the book yet, my friend has it and it reading it right now, I'm next! I am not sure why they reccommended this book to you, what lead to the recommendation, but I read a couple of awesome books this past summer. One called "The Lovely Bones" and then this one which was just incredible for me, "The Death and Life of Charlie St.Cloud" Maybe it was the place I was at in my life at the time, or just how they seemed to speak to me in a way that I can't describe. I really liked them and have since reccomended them to all of my dear friends.
<sigh> Still waiting for the Library to call me and tell me it's in.... I may end up buying it (or maybe I'll hint real hard for Christmas!).
http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind
Okay, it looks like I need to pick up "The Opposite of Fate" I'm going to go look for it while out shopping. By the way, thanks for mentioning me in your entry! :)
Michele
I was a bit skeptical about the title as well, but bought the book and devoured it on the tiresome drive from Pa. to Florida last Spring. No, I wasn't reading and driving at the same time, just wedged in the back seat amongst about 35 plants that I couldn't bear leaving without water for 3 weeks. I cried hysterically when he met the 4th person (don't want to give away the story), and then again at the end. It was good cry; the kind we all need now and then.
I LOVED this book and thought the movie was great too! You can get the movie in FEB on DVD from the Mitch Albom website if you didn't get to see it. :)
Loveyour journal! Thanks for leaving a link to in on mine.
Christmas Hugs,
Jen
I forgot to leave the link to the book/movie website: http://www.albomfivepeople.com/fivepeoplemovie.htm
ENJOY!
Jen
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