"Me Before You" by JoJo Moyes
I have yet to see the movie but really did enjoy the book.
Again another page turner as you try to figure out if Will is really going to die or if Lou can save him.
I hate to hear when people feel they need to end their lives but I had nothing but sympathy for Will as the life he knew was gone. I really had to think about what I would want in his position and realized it would be hard for anyone to want to continue to life that way.
I made me begin to questions the different between, "DNR" and "assisted suicide". When you think about it, what's the difference? With DNR the person is usually under some sort of medical duress and has previously requested not to be sustained. With assisted suicide, the medical duress has passed and you are sustained but still feel you need to end your life. Now I agree that God is the only one to decide whether you live or die but where's the line of human/medical intervention?
Lou tries to make Will realize that there is still life to live but is it enough? Would it be enough for you or me?
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Week 27: July 3
"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Another WWII book that I loved!
This is the story of two lives that become intertwined during the war. Both are teenagers, one a blind girl and the other a young Nazi soldier.
I couldn't imagine life in this era, in Europe. The uncertainty of what was happening as radio and newspapers were banned, the lies told by the government as most were living in poverty from decreased rations. It was such a crazy time.
The book takes you through the height of the war, before so many were brainwashed by Hitler's teachings to when new soldiers were oblivious to the wrongs they were being taught and killing was just a way of life. The young soldier we follow is brought into the war based on his ability with radios. He already has his doubts on the treatment of others and he sees first hand what happens when you stand up against the Nazi soldiers.
The girl has her father taken away by a greedy soldier that wants a special jewel that the museum has hidden from the Nazi's. She lives out the war with her uncle and caretaker and suffers so much loss but chooses rebellion also. For being blind, she proves to be a heroine and disability does not overshadow what's right and wrong.
As with any war book I read, I'm always left with the same question: when will WWIII begin?
Another WWII book that I loved!
This is the story of two lives that become intertwined during the war. Both are teenagers, one a blind girl and the other a young Nazi soldier.
I couldn't imagine life in this era, in Europe. The uncertainty of what was happening as radio and newspapers were banned, the lies told by the government as most were living in poverty from decreased rations. It was such a crazy time.
The book takes you through the height of the war, before so many were brainwashed by Hitler's teachings to when new soldiers were oblivious to the wrongs they were being taught and killing was just a way of life. The young soldier we follow is brought into the war based on his ability with radios. He already has his doubts on the treatment of others and he sees first hand what happens when you stand up against the Nazi soldiers.
The girl has her father taken away by a greedy soldier that wants a special jewel that the museum has hidden from the Nazi's. She lives out the war with her uncle and caretaker and suffers so much loss but chooses rebellion also. For being blind, she proves to be a heroine and disability does not overshadow what's right and wrong.
As with any war book I read, I'm always left with the same question: when will WWIII begin?
Week 26: June 26
"Inferno" by Dan Brown
I am a fan of Dan Brown because of the history he always brings into his books. It always takes me a little longer to read than I'd like to admit because I'm constantly looking up the art and architecture he mentions.
"Inferno" had no limits of suspension and excitement to keep you turning the pages, but I do have to admit it wasn't my favorite Dan Brown book. There were a few too many twists and turns to the point that I began to lose interest and just wanted the book to be over. There was even a twist that I wonder if Dan Brown realized he put in there because he never did go back to explain it which was a waste of about 15 pages.
Maybe I'll be able to forgive him and move on to "The Lost Symbol" someday :)
I am a fan of Dan Brown because of the history he always brings into his books. It always takes me a little longer to read than I'd like to admit because I'm constantly looking up the art and architecture he mentions.
"Inferno" had no limits of suspension and excitement to keep you turning the pages, but I do have to admit it wasn't my favorite Dan Brown book. There were a few too many twists and turns to the point that I began to lose interest and just wanted the book to be over. There was even a twist that I wonder if Dan Brown realized he put in there because he never did go back to explain it which was a waste of about 15 pages.
Maybe I'll be able to forgive him and move on to "The Lost Symbol" someday :)
Week 25: June 19
"Sing Me Home" by Jodi Picoult
This book really made me think about issues I was already not comfortable with. It starts out innocent enough and then the problems begin.
Divorce, homosexuality, IFV, exploitation of churches......all issues that I'm not the biggest supporter of but the story was a good one.
This is a story of sacrifice and loss that the main character uses music to get through.
Overall, it was a good read but like I said, it made me uncomfortable.
This book really made me think about issues I was already not comfortable with. It starts out innocent enough and then the problems begin.
Divorce, homosexuality, IFV, exploitation of churches......all issues that I'm not the biggest supporter of but the story was a good one.
This is a story of sacrifice and loss that the main character uses music to get through.
Overall, it was a good read but like I said, it made me uncomfortable.
Week 24: June 12
"Songs of Solomon' by Solomon
I may have cheated this week but technically, "Songs of Solomon" is a book...in the Bible.
I actually chose to read this for two reasons: 1) I needed something short as the process of packing/moving/life proved to be difficult for me to spend a whole lot of time reading and 2) my husband and I had just gotten into a BIG fight and I felt I needed to be reminded of love.
When I was younger, Songs of Solomon was my favorite book of the Bible because I could understand it. The desire, the need for another, the anticipation. There wasn't a whole lot of deciphering or arguments on the context as with most books of the Bible. This book is one purely of the love of another.
I needed to read this at this moment because I needed to be reminded of the yearning and love I have for my husband. Marriage isn't easy and there are going to be downs as well as ups. Being reminded of that initial feeling we had in the early stages of love helped me to realize that we will get through this fight just as we had before.
I would recommend referring to the Bible more often when you find yourself in times of anger and loss. God always has the answers.
I may have cheated this week but technically, "Songs of Solomon" is a book...in the Bible.
I actually chose to read this for two reasons: 1) I needed something short as the process of packing/moving/life proved to be difficult for me to spend a whole lot of time reading and 2) my husband and I had just gotten into a BIG fight and I felt I needed to be reminded of love.
When I was younger, Songs of Solomon was my favorite book of the Bible because I could understand it. The desire, the need for another, the anticipation. There wasn't a whole lot of deciphering or arguments on the context as with most books of the Bible. This book is one purely of the love of another.
I needed to read this at this moment because I needed to be reminded of the yearning and love I have for my husband. Marriage isn't easy and there are going to be downs as well as ups. Being reminded of that initial feeling we had in the early stages of love helped me to realize that we will get through this fight just as we had before.
I would recommend referring to the Bible more often when you find yourself in times of anger and loss. God always has the answers.
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