Member: RedBowlingBallRuth

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posted by callmejacx at 5:24 pm (EST) on Jun 14, 2009

Dear Ruth,

I would recommend you read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and also Stones From the River by Ursula Hegi.
Both books take place in Germany during WW II.

The Book Thief made me cry and I really liked Stones From the River also.

Dara

posted by dara85 at 10:50 pm (EST) on Apr 15, 2009

Of course, I love finding people who have a similar taste in books. Let me know if you have any good recommendations. I'm always up for suggestions.

posted by bookworm12 at 3:47 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2008

Hi,
I linked to your profile from the 75 Books group (welcome, by the way!) and just wanted to say that your rat is adorable. What's her name? I work with mice and rats at my job and was all set to get a couple of pet rats until I found out that I'm not allowed (possible risk of cross-contamination). So I got a cat instead.
Cheers,
Erin

posted by wunderkind at 1:40 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

(Smile!) Are you SURE you're 18? (Smile!)

posted by bonniebooks at 10:50 am (EST) on Dec 11, 2008

I'm fairly new to LT, so am just starting to join groups. I was reading your 50-Book Challenge postings, thinking that you were really cruising along, and reading lots of books that I loved, or want to read, so thought I'd come over to check out your library. And WOW! I was so surprised to see that you were only 18 years old AND that English is your second language. (I can say "only 18" [smile] because I've got 40 years on you!) I thought I liked to read in high school, but no way did I get through as many books as you do in a week. I'm impressed! You can learn a lot reading fiction, especially when you have the opportunity to talk about what you're reading on places like LT. When I was your age (the stone age--no computers!) I wasn't stretching myself in my reading nearly as much as you are. You'll be so much richer for it. Happy reading!

posted by bonniebooks at 4:27 pm (EST) on Dec 10, 2008

Welcome to the 2009 75 Books Challenge group. Thanks for joining in!

posted by drneutron at 3:51 pm (EST) on Dec 7, 2008

I have noticed over the years people tend to be in the company of people like themselves. It is understandable why that is. In a way, this is not always the best way to be. One doesn't grow as much or get out of their comfort zone.

It is said if you want to lose weight be in the company of skinny people. If you want success then be in the company of people that are already successful.

You are certainly going against the grain. Most people find this difficult to do. It is nice to hear that it isn't like that for you. At a young age you are able to know who you are and that is so very important. Some live their lives never knowing who they are. Believe me, when I say that.

I strongly feel that reading should be in everyone's life. Whether it be comics, newspaper, how to books, novels, etc. Those are my thoughts.

It is healthy being an open person. In ways, I was always open and it other ways closed. We don't have room for me to explain lol

After being sick I wanted to do more, read more and enjoy life more. I am very lucky in having my husband introducing classic novels. He has also picked out other books that he thought I would like and he hasn't been wrong yet.

The future is a scarey thing. It is hard for a person to choose today for what they want for tomorrow. Go with your gut feeling and your heart. If you haven't decided yet then you probably haven't really thought about something that you really want in the future. Keep your senses open and listen to your heart and thoughts. They will guide you.

It is nice to know I am not the only one that consider my books my friends. There are always something I can turn to, and they never talk back lol. Friends may come and go, but books will always be a part of me.

I know a lot of people, but have few that I would consider friends. They know who they are and I truely love them all.

If you love to write a book why don't you? Such a silly girl!! You might want to start to write a journal of some sort. I have started one so many times and never stuck with. I have one now, but I haven't been keeping up with it. Have to change that, won't I? I really should. It helps with your writing technique and also makes you observe your life in depth. I learn a lot about myself and my surrounding just by writing them down. Try it...I am positive you will love it.

I have just finished reading your message to me and feel that you would have no problem writing. The first thing you write is not going to be spectaular. It starts to be fun and you will soon get addicted.

My oldest son has always loved to write. He writes wonderfully. I wish I had his talent, but he started when he was in grade 1. He is working on a novel right now.

Me? Write? Shhh don't tell anyone. I wrote a little story for a book and it is coming out in September I think. I want it to be to be a surprise for my son's They don't have a clue. I have writen another story and will be out sometime in 2009. Believe me when I say I am not a writer, but hey I enjoyed it and am proud that a little something is out there with my name on it. Kinda cool.

Girl, it has been a joy corresponding with you and getting to know you. Sure glad you are on my list of friends.

Take care.

posted by callmejacx at 12:00 pm (EST) on Jul 31, 2008

The part when you wrote that you read anything you get your hands on tells me that you are open to learning and understanding the people and places around you. This life we live has so much to offer. Many close doors that they choose to lock. Many are stuck in their lives and don't really know how to live. I admire you as there are so few of young people that limit themselves to the world around them. When the people around them are not "into" something they decide that they are not "into" it themselves. You go against the grain. Although your friends don't read you take time out for yourself and do something that you enjoy.

I have a strong feeling that you will go far in life. If you have a will, you will always find a way. I am proud of you. Really I am. :)

Growing up I didn't have many friends. When I found books I found a friend. A friend that I could always turn to. A friend that will always be there for me. My books were my bestest of friends.

Every book I read now I don't take for granted. Someone took the time out to write what they were feeling. Every page I turn allows me to feel that I am closer to knowing more than the page before. Every word I read, I hold on to it and feel it.

I have read for many years before I got ill, but getting ill has made me realize just how lucky I was to have my friends all around me. I could pick up a friend any time I wanted. I know realize how important these friends are to me.

As a child, I didn't know what the fasination of books were. I had a difficult time with reading and felt ashamed that I didn't understand what I was really reading. My parents didn't grow up with books and thought that I ought to read the newspaper, television guide, or the dictionary. Why would I want to read a story that wasn't true? I didn't have the answers then. Now I can't see my life without my books/friends.

Are you at all interested in writing a book someday?

Jacqueline

posted by callmejacx at 12:49 pm (EST) on Jul 27, 2008

How are you liking How Green Was My Valley? It's somewhere on my Mt. TBR, and I so want to get to it!

posted by thekoolaidmom at 12:47 pm (EST) on Jun 23, 2008

Hello RBBR: I just joined and am probably too late, but when I began Angela's Ashes several years ago, I just put it down. Too desolate, dreary, etc. Then much later I listened to it on tape read by the author. WONDERFUL! Are books on tape even allowed to be spoken of here? I don't know. But that is my experience.

posted by valleygirl at 7:14 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2008