Archive for August, 2007
31 Aug
This is amazing
31 Aug
Fun Fun Fun
I had so much fun last night with Wendi and her friends. I met Rick, a 29 year old guy with spina bifida. He was awesome. Then there was Barbi, (Yes, that was her real name) who was unlike anyone I had ever met. She was SO real! Next is Laura Lee. She’s a 23 [...]
29 Aug
Aimee — Mary Beth Miller
Now, I must admit that I got this book because of the title, but it was a very good book as far a YA books go. The subject of suicide bode well with me since I am a past sufferer of suicidal ideation. 8 out of 10.
From Publishers Weekly
First-novelist Miller creates an intense psychological drama [...]
28 Aug
Sickened: The Memoir of a Munchausen by Proxy Childhood — Julie Gregory
I still can’t believe the things that a “mother” (and I do use that term very lightly) will do in order to gain attention and affection. Now, I know that Munchousen Syndrome by Proxy is an illness, but there must be something that one can do to control it. This book was heartwrenching. 8 1/2 out [...]
23 Aug
The Photograph — Penelope Lively
This was my first go at British lit and I liked it a lot. This book got me thinking about life and what we think we know about those we love. I love it when books make me think! This book made me realize that life is not always what you think it is. 9 [...]
18 Aug
Daddy’s Little Girl — Mary Higgins Clark
I wasn’t AS impressed with this MHC book as I usually am with her others. It’s a mystery, but the main character seems a bit wishy washy. 7 out of 10.
From Publishers Weekly
Writing in the first person a rarity for this veteran author has inspired and energized Clark. Her 21st novel of intrigue is her [...]
16 Aug
The Birth of Venus — Sarah Dunat
Another great fictional art history book. This book had a lot of symbalism that proved to be more than just thought provoking. It also has the best opening and a suprise ending. 9 out of 10.
Amazon.com
Sarah Dunant’s gorgeous and mesmerizing novel, Birth of Venus, draws readers into a turbulent 15th-century Florence, a time when the [...]
9 Aug
Cradle And All — James Patterson
James Patterson’s take on the biblical prophecies of the duel virgin births is awesome. The ending was NOT in any way forseeable. At least not to me. I ranked this up very high on my MUST READ AGAIN list, along with Unholy Child. The Virgins in the book were both fantacy like and believable all [...]
7 Aug
I Never Promised You A Rose Garden — Joanne Greenberg
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was a bit confused in the beginning, when the main character’s hidden world began to emerge, however, it didn’t take long to become part of her world and therefore, understanding became easier and sometimes that understanding became a little frightning. Maybe it’s because my own mental illnesses are still [...]
3 Aug
To Jamie
Dear Jamie,
I never intended on writing this letter. I am only writing it now because I feel I have to.
I trusted you. I let you baptize me. You had me move into your home, initially without my parent’s knowledge. You were supposed to save me, to keep me safe from others [...]
3 Aug
11 months
It’s been 11 months. How time flies. 11 months without that laugh, that smile, that hug, those eyes. 11 months since I lost all hope for your complete recovery. 11 months ago, all hope was lost. But then again, as of 11 months ago, I no longer have to worry about you. I no longer [...]
3 Aug
Dear S,
Dear S,
I have no idea why, after all these years, I still care enough about what you think about me to even be writing this letter to you. Apparently though, your opinion of me still irritates and hurts me and after all this time, because I am so sick of the pain and sadness you [...]
