Comments for Cheryl Truman on books

Comment on David Denby, Alexandra Penney desperately need your snark by efywugiduhic

efywugiduhic — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:20:46 +0000

efywugiduhic…

Advanced Guide to Base Cycling Training …

Comment on Why we’re just that stupid: Joseph Hallinan’s Why We Make Mistakes by foxuci

foxuci — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:04:07 +0000

foxuci…

div layouts com …

Comment on Why we’re just that stupid: Joseph Hallinan’s Why We Make Mistakes by yxubyrijyjuf

yxubyrijyjuf — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:01:03 +0000

yxubyrijyjuf…

Angle Love Lola …

Comment on Suddenly, a new chapter of my life by Sky Hedman

Sky Hedman — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:54:56 +0000

I am moved by your article, and your situation. I wish you the best, and somehow, I think we’ll be hearing many more inspiring words from you.

Comment on Suddenly, a new chapter of my life by Jerry Seabolt

Jerry Seabolt — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:41:22 +0000

I hope and pray your recovery is going great. I miss your book reviews and commentaries. I’m still waiting for the next novel to excite me like “Spin” did. Again my hopes for a speedy recovery.

Jerry Seabolt

Comment on David Denby, Alexandra Penney desperately need your snark by MsDebraLMorrisonSpeaks

MsDebraLMorrisonSpeaks — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:56:54 +0000

No one can know where Ms. Penney will go with her new education, and her new still-fresh wounds. I can only suspect that with her self-made know-how and creative can-do attitude, she will indeed resurrect herself. In so doing, she will show us all examples of how we can regain our footing and confidence as well. I further suspect that she will share some of her wealth with organizations that lend a hand-up to those less fortunate–those women in particular who lack the “back-up” assets that Ms. Penney fairly admits will buy her some valuable time.
Curiously, I can’t stop thinking about her last name. Ms. Penney isn’t Penniless literally. This self-made woman would never be penniless, due to her creativity, work ethic, sense of humor, and some luck. Yet you do remember that old, still true saying about luck meeting tons of preparation don’t you? So, while a lot of her money is gone, no one can steal Ms. Penney’s mind. (I’m not Jewish, and I know and respect that.)
Not that you asked for my advice, yet if you have not yet “made it” to the extent that Ms. Penney has, curb the urge and save the time it would take you to write jealous remarks, and reread the part where she outlines her working three jobs, etc.,. Only in America, right? Refocus any veiled contempt and busy yourself writing the last chapters of your own success. Yes, you are on the road, and you CAN finish big, but never by quitting.
We are all richer for Alexandra Penney (and anyone) telling her truth, and for a country which allows us to do so, and finally for an internet to give us both the instant and far-reaching platform in which to share.
Let’s create and embody solutions. Let’s continue to offer a shoulder to anyone who is suffering, much like the inscription on the pedestal of our proud lady, the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free”. Let’s not excoriate people who say they feel down-trodden, especially when they flat out exclaim they don’t want our pity.

We can do it Women!

Comment on Guilty pleasures and affronts to paper: the holiday roundup by Dennis Pearce

Dennis Pearce — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:37:12 +0000

If you want an antidote to “The Purpose Driven Life,” try “The Reason Driven Life” by Robert Price.

http://www.amazon.com/Reason-Driven-Life-What-Earth/dp/1591024765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230952276&sr=8-1

Comment on Guilty pleasures and affronts to paper: the holiday roundup by Linda Peel

Linda Peel — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:31:31 +0000

My husband just asked me to read your article. I thought it was because of the headline re: Rick Warren. I am not a fan of PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE.
But when he heard me audibly GASP, he knew I had just read the words “I’d rather be forcibly planted in 27 consecutive BETH MOORE BIBLE studies…”
Ironically, I was reading Beth’s blog on LPM site when he interrupted me with the paper. Beth was commenting to a mother whose son was killed in September and trying to provide comfort. All the SIESTAS ( that’s what the blog readers are called) were asked to lift this woman up in prayer.
Beth is a true servant of Jesus and her BIBLE studies and teachings are invaluable to me and my fellow Siestas as we continue in our faith walk. If you are ever forced to be in a Beth Study, call me and I’ll gladly take your place.

Comment on Break Cheryl’s book drought, part seven by Joyce

Joyce — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:42:39 +0000

I was amused by your lament. I was reminded of something Stephen King wrote in reviewing the Harry Potter series, comparing kid fiction and adult fiction:

“(R)eading was never dead with the kids. Au contraire, right now it’s probably healthier than the adult version, which has to cope with what seems like at least 400 boring and pretentious ‘literary novels’ each year.”

So much “literary” fiction positively strains for nuance and portent, yet it comes across as stale and recycled. If you’ve read one such work, you’ve read them all. Try non-fiction for a while. It’s a breath of fresh air.

Comment on Help, help! I’m so NOT drowning in books … by Angie Smith

Angie Smith — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:10:34 +0000

Have you read “The View from Garden City” by Carolyn Baugh? I picked it up on the new release shelf at the library and was immediately drawn in to the lives of several generations of Egyptian women. I’m usually pretty predictable as far as book choices go — British fiction is my favorite, but this book told the stories of women who seem to have no voice. It made me appreciate the choices I have as a woman in this country, and yet I admired the strength of these women — could I be that strong? I was sad for it to end.