Recent content by readandteach

I think you are smart to let Mom's word stand just on the point that she doesn't usually tell you "no" and you can read it later. But I wanted to share something off-subject, but related to your post. My dad used to take me to the book store when I was young. It was just our thing to...

Lots of hugs! Thursday at 2pm I may have opted for being flipped off. I had one to get sick all over the room and himself and another to urinate all over herself all within ten minutes. It was chaos! Oh and we JUST got back from the bathrooms. THANKS for all the welcoming words! I think this...

I just wanted to add that while I didn't really care for the story that much (someone here said it best: they said they couldn't sympathize with sick Kate, wishy-washy Anna, or single-minded mother...and the son drove them nuts.) I still gave the author another chance with a book called THE...

I teach first grade, before they get bigger than me. You are brave (or crazy) and I do know because I have a 15 year old creature in my house...

I agree with these two comments. I wondered as I read the book if maybe I was missing what the emotional impact was because of a cultural difference between the author and myself. I wish I could put that into words better... I can't. I did like the book though. I would give it 4 stars.

Book Clubs Yeah, easy for you to say. You wouldn't have to answer the phone when they call. :) (And what if they are all wackos? Or sex offenders? SEE??? I have read TOO many books that start this way...) :D r.a.t. (also a little chicken)

Hi. I'd love to join a book club but really am too afraid to. What if I don't like going?... Anyway, I like to share thoughts after reading and it is hard to FORCE the people around me to read the books I want them to read. :D And so, this looks like a great place to be. Plus, I'm going...