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Comment on Two Types of Readers by Christianne

Christianne — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:07:39 +0000

I’m reading The Poisonwood Bible. Ever read it? This book is killing me on so many levels. It is so rich, so complex, so full of the painful and the beautiful and the blasphemous and the wonder. I am learning a lot about things I’ve never learned about before through this book, which I’ve just realized is something I’ve enjoyed doing through the medium of novels over this past year. For instance, I learned more about the staggering history of Afghanistan through The Kite Runner when I read it last December, and that has really broadened my awareness of the crisis in the Middle East in ways I didn’t understand before, simply because plunging into newspapers (or even Wikipedia!) seemed too daunting. The Poisonwood Bible is doing this for me in a similar way about the Congo, and Africa in general. And while I know they are novels, they are fictionalized realisms to me, if that makes any sense.

So on that level, with those kind of books, I find that I am reading to learn more about the world I live in and the world that has come before I existed it, the world this generation has inherited. But a big part of my engagement with this kind of books on that level has to do with the emotional connection I form with the characters and their narrative. They break my heart each and every time, but it’s a good breaking that I would choose again and again if given the chance.

Comment on Catching Your Eye, Globally by Amy

Amy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:36:56 +0000

Greece caught my eye. I love the ocean.

Then I was digging on Canada and Australia. I like the “Keep Exploring” caption as well.

The Caribbean logo looks so 80’s.

Comment on Two Types of Readers by Milly

Milly — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:28 +0000

I’m reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville and Riding Rockets by Astronaut Mick Mullane.

I took Moby Dick with me to Florida but wasn’t able to spend quality time with it. I purchased Riding Rockets after meeting Mike Mullane. I’ve enjoyed the book so far but still haven’t had a good reading habit lately. Mike tells the truth in this book and I’m betting he held back a bit. I’ve giggled, gasped, and cried at some of the things in this book.

As for remembering, some I can recall almost word for word while others I have to reread. I think it depends on where your passion is.

I thought The Gift of Fear was a bit wordy in places but gives you a good point in trusting your instincts.

Comment on Two Types of Readers by servetus

servetus — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:53:31 +0000

I loved The Phantom Tollboth as a child, but now when I read it I notice the ridiculous gender stereotypes. Unfortunately.

Comment on Two Types of Readers by John Hobbins

John Hobbins — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:53:24 +0000

Thanks, Eclexia, for some fine reporting on your reading.

Comment on Insingizi by patricia

patricia — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:53:25 +0000

this entire CD has been a very uplifting experience for me. there is one song on the disk that no matter what kind of day i have had it is always like a prayer for the end of the day. i thought about it so much that i tried finding the lyrics online, only to discover that they were not printed. Thank you for posting the notes on each individual song. the song that is my prayer is UNGANGIDLULI JESU. thanks again it’s great to finally know what the song is all about.

Comment on Catching Your Eye, Globally by Kansas Bob

Kansas Bob — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:23:45 +0000

I wonder how many of these fancy lettering Countries I could read if I didn’t already know about them? I liked these because of their mottos:

Canada - Keep Exploring

Morocco - Once Seen Never Forgotten

Mexico - Beyond Your Expectations

Comment on Catching Your Eye, Globally by Janliya

Janliya — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:10:46 +0000

I love the ones with flairy writing and bright colours, and which hint at their main thing … like Greece, Bahamas, Holland, Malta, Polska, Armenia, Israel, Caribbean (pretty subtle).

Thanks for sharing such fun …!

Comment on A New Poet by Janliya

Janliya — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:00:10 +0000

Great little witty word-whacks … thanks for introducing us to him.

Comment on Insingizi by Elaine in Oklahoma

Elaine in Oklahoma — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:35:47 +0000

This CD was given to me by a friend, and I listen to it often. It’s a wonderful CD. I am going back to South Africa in just a few days. My heart is there with the children, staff, and volunteers of an organization that supports orphans and those affected by HIV/AIDS. You can see their website at http://www.theseedofhope.org.

Thank you for this information about the songs.

Elaine in Oklahoma