The Help...

March was an all time low for me in postings. I have a lot of posts to hit send on. Sorry.

To make it up I will share my favorite book right now...
The Help by Kathryn Stockett


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book. It had great story telling which included history, relationships, and suspense. I was pulled quickly into a world I had never understood and suddenly spent some time questioning my response to racism. Was I was strong enough to stand up to what I believed in when the consequences were very socially unacceptable? I hope so. Was I more like Hilly than Skeeter? I loved getting to know Aibileen, Celia, Minny, Skeeter, each character was complicated and interesting and in their own way heroic. These relationships were complicated and dear relationships that were such a big part of many people at the time. It also made me think a lot more about what is right and how easily it can be made to look wrong. How much of my response to things it really moral or just easy. I read this book in just a few days but found every minute enjoyable. It was a little treat at the end of the day. I almost slowed myself down (but couldn't) because I loved it so much. One of the best books I have read all year. Sorry it had to end.

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Book Review- Unwind

One of my favorite things I did on my vacation was relax and read. I was lucky to have chosen such a good book for my trip.


Unwind
This book falls in the young adult category. It's dystopian themed premise about kids who are unwanted teens. Lost in a system which has no value for them, alive. This is a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, called "unwinding". You are taken on a journey where these teens discover themselves while fighting to stay alive. Betrayal and fear are powerful themes.
What makes us alive? When does life begin? This book was a fast paced, gripping novel. I think the premise also made me explore many issues of right and wrong and society's ability to loose track of that. I highly recommend this book.

My sister found this on the American Library Associations list. Which, by the way, has a lot of good books. So check that out too.

So run out and grab it, you won't be disappointed.

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Book Review- The Hunger Games...........

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had a very interesting premise. The story revolves around Katniss and her partner Peeta. It is fast paced and compelling through out. Forcing you to think about what you would do to live or die, how much of your integrity would be worth your life, if any. The issues are very thought provoking. I could not put the book down. I read it in almost one day. Days after completing the book I am still thinking about it. Highly recommend it.


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Book Banter...

I thought I would start of today with a book review that is long overdue. I wanted to recommend a book called Thanks To My Mother by Schoschana Rabinovici . This book was written by Schoschana Rabinovici who lived through the holocaust. What a harrowing tale it was to read. While it is sad and heart wrenching to read it. I found myself thoroughly engulfed in her saga to stay alive in the worst of circumstances. I was amazed at her will to live and her Mother's ideas and protective nature. It also struck me that their were and are everyday hero's in the darkest of places. Meaning when life is terrible and in this case it was really terrible you still have a choice on how to act and behave. I highly recommend this book because I learned so much more about what life was like in concentration camps. I feel it was my duty to know and learn of their struggles so it would not be forgotten. I finished the book with such a big sense of appreciation and gratitude for my life and the simple freedoms I have everyday. To see life go from normal to that was totally shocking. It was a fast read (took only 3 days).

Yesterday my sisters and sister in law and I went out to breakfast. We were meeting to start our online book club (we named it book banter). We decided after spending many girls nights discussing The Twilight series and The Host we might as well make it official. We are using the Good Reads forum (which I really like) to read and review books. Our first book will be, The Moon Spinners by Mary Stewart. If you would like to join you can request us to add you. You won't be able to go on our girls night but you can join the discussion online. We would love to have you.

Holly,Diana, Laura and Lisa

Here is the picture we took for the book group. Totally cheesy I know. The mountain were so different from just nine days ago. The leaves had lost their bright colors and there was white stuff all over- snow. We all took our coats off for the picture and let's just say it was freezing. I am excited to have add a new element to our girls nights and read and discuss good books.