tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15786052972033536382024-03-13T14:13:42.838-07:00JEN'S BOOK DENBook Reviews, Author Interviews and Noteworthy Book BuzzJennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-48136511759490364522011-12-28T08:54:00.000-08:002011-12-28T08:54:07.296-08:00Jen's Book Den is Moving!With all of the recent changes with Google Friend Connect coming in the near future, I decided to move my blog. Please drop by <a href="http://jensbookden.com/">http://jensbookden.com</a>. Don't forget to follow me, like me on facebook and networked blogs and/or follow me on twitter <3Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-49876246070245111782011-12-15T20:41:00.000-08:002011-12-15T20:41:53.617-08:00The Art of Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49KPzeFvo8ZnfuWSr6Rz15nonKeGSEM_7hN26nsdbZTSH4AnVi8DBJcXlKP9tQybZV_-dk0zOfBTrMdNE1zLh0vopr20fcRtTe1GPVM4kXWdHR1hhMgWjYZubuHJkK_h2mTdyHGtEOht2/s1600/art+of+life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49KPzeFvo8ZnfuWSr6Rz15nonKeGSEM_7hN26nsdbZTSH4AnVi8DBJcXlKP9tQybZV_-dk0zOfBTrMdNE1zLh0vopr20fcRtTe1GPVM4kXWdHR1hhMgWjYZubuHJkK_h2mTdyHGtEOht2/s1600/art+of+life.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Art of Life</i> by Sabin Howard and Traci L. Slatton, is not only a historical survey of sculpture and figure as an art form, but also serves as a personal memoir of the husband and wife. Various sculptures are discussed along with the impact these pieces had on both Howard and Slatton respectively. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As one reads <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Art of Life</i>, it is expressly seen how “beauty is the doorway to higher consciousness.” How art affects our interpretations and emotions along with the significant moments in life and how they stand out from the ordinary mundane experience is expressed. “They catapult us into another, deeper realm of awareness, a realm of possibility and creativity”. Slatton further conveys her own personal experiences with sculpture as she discusses her overwhelming emotional reaction to first seeing the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Winged Victory</i> as she states “I became someone for whom a magical form had unveiled a hidden realm”. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i>The Art of Life</i> is not a very long book, 125 pages, but there is a richness of personal awareness, artful interpretation of the conscious and subconscious, the past and present, and an interweaving of the realm of time on a cosmic level as well as individual level. Howard and Slatton do a great job in projecting the historical concepts of this art form in addition to allowing the reader into their heart and mind by discussing the impact that art has had on their life. For anyone who appreciates art, this is a great, short little book to enlighten the mind on the human figure, its disposition and how art truly reflects life.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <</span></i><a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</span></i></div></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-52886661777344971622011-11-30T21:38:00.000-08:002011-12-10T10:23:28.945-08:00Brilliant Mistakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltFOXcnMLEZKiuqDNZRAXdYvUIzfQaz6W88LsFK6UoIOFb8KipgBKKZSdqmpw63SWJYQ6c03f6RroewcrHdb8fbYlZGI3Hn2zcEla-h8fLDWzWs4rp35HtWLtNx3FgplNheV9NgnrMmwo/s1600/mistakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltFOXcnMLEZKiuqDNZRAXdYvUIzfQaz6W88LsFK6UoIOFb8KipgBKKZSdqmpw63SWJYQ6c03f6RroewcrHdb8fbYlZGI3Hn2zcEla-h8fLDWzWs4rp35HtWLtNx3FgplNheV9NgnrMmwo/s1600/mistakes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, and we have all heard the quote by Alexander Pope “to err is human.” However, in Paul J. H. Schoemaker’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Brilliant Mistakes: Finding Success on the Far Side of Failure</i>, the reader is implored to re-evaluate the concept of error. Schoemaker uses facts to illustrate how mistakes were actually vital in the success of many remarkable figures in history. “Most groundbreaking achievements in science, technology, economics, and the arts represent long, meandering paths of misjudgments and false turns”.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Schoemaker proposes that our mistakes can be viewed as “portals of discovery”, and he elaborates on this by giving a conceptual framework on how to learn constructively from error. He allows the reader to assess the self, and exhorts individuals to further understand their decision making process, thereby making brilliant mistakes rather than tragic mistakes.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Personally, I find Shoemaker’s perspective quite interesting. One of the first <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">brilliant mistakes </i>in Schoemaker’s book is the discovery of the Beatles by EMI records. George Martin went against the flow of the corporate record label and took a chance on the Beatles. Even for those people who do not like the Beatles, it is indisputable that their music affected the world and continues to effect generations of music lovers. He also speaks about Einstein and Fermi and how their errors turned out to contrarily be world-changing. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Schoemaker quotes Kierkegaard “Life can be only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards”. I believe this to be true, and commend Schoemaker as he presents his argument and fosters the psychological distinctions between the different types of mistakes people make and how to learn from them. “Sometimes, committing errors is not just the fastest way to the correct answer, it’s the only way”.</div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-63226521800569893312011-11-16T21:38:00.000-08:002011-11-16T21:46:47.777-08:00YA FANS...CHECK OUT "FOR ALWAYS"<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddlB_X_6Ae27HepxB2hmbqcRj1xY9_kkS3wgGn4F2vAdZSflr4Tj6CN0ZrBU0CIXG2CUyH8ZJyKpxUpJg1zLz8pClXhps1k1CBS0j0APHE5Tl7N96SWruhCGlAsD64oI7SLppflfjEJ4j/s1600/for+always.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddlB_X_6Ae27HepxB2hmbqcRj1xY9_kkS3wgGn4F2vAdZSflr4Tj6CN0ZrBU0CIXG2CUyH8ZJyKpxUpJg1zLz8pClXhps1k1CBS0j0APHE5Tl7N96SWruhCGlAsD64oI7SLppflfjEJ4j/s200/for+always.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><i>For Always</i> is the debut novel of Danielle Sibarium. In this young adult novel, Stephanie feels that death haunts her. Too many circumstances in the past have caused her to feel like she is a magnet of death, and she feels socially ostracized until she develops a friendship with an older boy named Jordan.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As Stephanie and Jordan become closer, their age difference becomes an issue. Stephanie knows in her heart that Jordan is the one, and waits for him until he can see it too. Then tragedy strikes in more ways than one. Stephanie feels broken and defeated. The emotional roller coaster of Stephanie are effortlessly correlated, and the reader therefore, can feel nothing but empathetic. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sibarium does an enormous job in reaching out to her audience. The emotional conflicts, along with the intensity of the emotional ups and downs of adolescence, are brilliantly conveyed through her writing. There were several points in the book when Stephanie’s story caused me to look back and reminisce about my own adolescent years. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sibarium truly drew me in from the beginning. The story takes place in Brooklyn where I have lived half my life, so it was familiar. I have lived on Staten Island the past several years, but it was nice to read a story taking place in my old neighborhood. It made it that much more real to me. While I am not a big young adult reader, I found this novel really touching, emotional, and relatable. Her characters are not only well developed, but also credible. I found myself turning page after page, enticed by the story and curious for the outcome. In the words of Danielle Sibarium, “live, love, dream!”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> <b>AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1K8cHGGt0xV1qHui5BiilbG-dm2M9YRw9IwQ0RTZU8ctS4VzgNN6KfAlmpKlzD2y68ox57FHWq-xgUr4GmiGmpLQUfel7efs7avsTbB8Z-H5foX4ReWNxuJ1-8gqTxfbCGbqd2fDrpbH/s1600/danielle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1K8cHGGt0xV1qHui5BiilbG-dm2M9YRw9IwQ0RTZU8ctS4VzgNN6KfAlmpKlzD2y68ox57FHWq-xgUr4GmiGmpLQUfel7efs7avsTbB8Z-H5foX4ReWNxuJ1-8gqTxfbCGbqd2fDrpbH/s320/danielle.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Danielle Sibarium grew up as an only child of divorced parents in <span id="lw_1321501748_0"><span class="yshortcuts">Brooklyn, New York</span></span>. Her imagination was developed at an early age. Surrounded by stuffed animals and imaginary friends, she transported herself into a fantasy world full of magic and wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world and reality. On any given summer afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarves, or Cinderella waiting for the prince.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_2_0_1_1321597651845117" style="text-align: justify;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1321597651845114"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Danielle always loved dialogue and in elementary school began writing plays and short stories. This is when she began to understand she could not only bring her fantastical world to life for herself, but she could enchant others as well. And so she wrote. She wrote and wrote and wrote.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Sadly the first piece she ever sent out for publication of any sort was a letter to the editor of <i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The Home News Tribune</span></i>. It was a piece thanking the first responders for their bravery and selflessness <span id="lw_1321501748_1"><span class="yshortcuts">on Sept 11th</span></span>. It was chosen as letter of the week.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">In 2007 Danielle collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD <i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">More</span></i>. Danielle wrote the lyrics for <i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Take My Hand</span></i>, and <i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Goodbye</span></i>, while Charlotte contributed the melody.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Danielle graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with honors, and currently lives in <span id="lw_1321501748_2"><span class="yshortcuts">New Jersey</span></span> with her husband and three children.</span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-6462840497257418232011-11-14T22:30:00.000-08:002011-11-14T22:30:17.868-08:00IRONMAN!!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML/> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSC3g9ntk8548ej00J5tZv79u61qMz9DZnLINSkI0yez11qBTRBNFTX_uV5yiYRKrg4tBPRSxu_uXNWzZWf-10W40moGEY3IFeIZTvfXRIwlXk_qHP9Mf0aQ49cnN0wnz783Dm7N5pDG8/s1600/ironman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSC3g9ntk8548ej00J5tZv79u61qMz9DZnLINSkI0yez11qBTRBNFTX_uV5yiYRKrg4tBPRSxu_uXNWzZWf-10W40moGEY3IFeIZTvfXRIwlXk_qHP9Mf0aQ49cnN0wnz783Dm7N5pDG8/s1600/ironman.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tony Iommi is the lead guitarist for the band Black Sabbath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Considered by some to be the father of “heavy metal”, Black Sabbath has had an enormous influence on the music industry, giving birth to the genre of “heavy metal.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In his memoir, Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell With Black Sabbath, he recounts the events in his life that lead him to form the band, as well as tells of how certain events impacted and influenced his life.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">From early points in his life, such as the domestic violence between his parents, to events such as the death of former lead singer Ronnie James Dio, Iommi discusses his experiences as well as his struggle with other former band-mates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some other memorable accounts of Iommi’s experiences on the road while the band was on tour, and the struggles each of the band-mates faced during the times Black Sabbath songs were on the charts are also recounted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Iommi discusses his intimate relationship with the band members, the effects that drugs had on all of them, his relationship with singer/guitarist Lita Ford, and the bands rivalry with other successful bands of the time, Led Zepplin, Deep Purple.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">On March 13, 2006, Black Sabbath was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All in all, Iommi concludes, “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We spawned a whole new generation of music, of players…It’s extremely rewarding.” “I enjoy where I’m at now, I really do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a good place". There is talk of a Black Sabbath tour in 2012, I for one, am looking for to that!</span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-89616118410353263442011-11-07T04:40:00.000-08:002011-11-07T04:40:25.665-08:00THE NIGHT ETERNAL<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML/> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqugMUq2ttJeqxdWfNU03tq9DjxcGvvtRYlxAw8BuHMOFAsmkP-Wp1tbyfJTMko8Sa4w944ukntNmbdeH0SYiVbE1Oi1DKGeWUK6oqDQMKmLSoKfhLj8hKIeh4ryNhqdRrcCHFDKFnODgX/s1600/the+night+eternal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqugMUq2ttJeqxdWfNU03tq9DjxcGvvtRYlxAw8BuHMOFAsmkP-Wp1tbyfJTMko8Sa4w944ukntNmbdeH0SYiVbE1Oi1DKGeWUK6oqDQMKmLSoKfhLj8hKIeh4ryNhqdRrcCHFDKFnODgX/s1600/the+night+eternal.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The Night Eternal is Book III in the Strain Trilogy, written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this final installment, the Earth is experiencing nuclear winter with primarily darkness covering the planet, and only a couple of hours of sunlight occurring daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main character Ephraim Goodweather, is a scientist with the CDC, who continues to tackle the problem of the strigoi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another important character, Vasiliy Fet, a pest control exterminator who lends his expertise to Goodweather, and put together a network of resistant humans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The continuing premise from Book I, a virus is spreading among the Earth, turning people into vampires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Del Toro and Hogan attempt to meld the worlds of science, fantasy, myth and reality into one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it was not the most convincing of stories, mainly because by mixing all of these concepts, the traditional vampire lore is somewhat lost, so the storyline loses some credibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, what Del Toro and Hogan do accomplish is a suspenseful, action-filled, quick read, leading the reader to want to continue to turn the page and read on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In speaking of the will of the Master, “who understood the dark side of human nature completely, but not love”, in contrast to Eph, who states “this is love…it hurts-but this is love…” the intention of the authors is brought out, and is confirmed by Nora reflecting on the words of her mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Looking back on one’s life, you see that love was the answer to everything”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story culminates with a moving scene between Eph and his son Zack. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Del Toro and Hogan effortlessly portray vivid scenes of this fantasy world of vampire-monsters, with an apocalyptic nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Del Toro is known for directing such films as Blade II, Hellboy I and II, Pan’s Labyrinth and most recently, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hogan is known for his acclaimed novel Prince of Thieves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be interesting to see this collaborative effort transcend to the big screen, as many of the scenes depicted in this final chapter of The Strain Trilogy are written in classic Del Toro style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-2900988523822833702011-10-22T16:21:00.000-07:002011-10-22T16:26:34.903-07:00THE NIGHT CIRCUS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DDhoABIixBi1E0wZCgHph7_c6rVYaCGHZrgq-H32yaysNiCgkmmHTuUxderBwNlfqe62jZeOmGcUjMESXSYr8A3sx5AqfWZnkmmPYTuLUC88joHx_z4iKacbwUc0G_ubp8vx7Z50VxKh/s1600/the+night+circus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DDhoABIixBi1E0wZCgHph7_c6rVYaCGHZrgq-H32yaysNiCgkmmHTuUxderBwNlfqe62jZeOmGcUjMESXSYr8A3sx5AqfWZnkmmPYTuLUC88joHx_z4iKacbwUc0G_ubp8vx7Z50VxKh/s1600/the+night+circus.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Night Circus is the magnificently written debut novel by Erin Morgensten. She eloquently tells the tale of the constantly moving, unique circus that "...arrives without warning" beginning at dusk and continuing throughout the night. Unlike most circus-going experiences, this nocturnal adventure is different. "He had expected it to be a show. Something to sit in a chair and watch. He realized quickly how wrong he was. It was something to be explored." Many tents are available to explore, each with its own theme. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A competition is underway. For years, Celia and Marco have been training diligently for the challenge for which they were inducted by their trainers, neither one knowing that they were the adversary. A world of mystery, magic and illusion; Morgenstern easily draws the reader into the nocturnal world of Le Cirque de Reves. What the competitors do not know is that in order for a winner to be determined, only one can be left standing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Night Circus provides the venue for this competition to take place. Celia and Marco didn't expect to fall in love with one another, which makes their challenge much more difficult. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I truly enjoyed this novel, down to the artwork of the book keeping with the color theme. The Night Circus draws you into its magical world and leaves you with a feeling of hope, and the desire to dream as any majestic fairy tale would accomplish. Completely captivating, mysterious, romantic, and a dream-like fantasy bound into one book!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Morgenstern is quite successful in this, her debut novel, craftily written, and providing a truly unique reading experience. It would be wonderful to see this book go to film, for the magical scenes Morgenstern so brilliantly expresses and conveys are vividly seen by the reader. She achieves all of the goals a writer wishes to achieve as she takes you on the journey of The Night Circus. Well done!</div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-31518902171759354022011-10-12T06:49:00.000-07:002011-10-12T06:49:46.646-07:00HAS GOD SPOKEN?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn4fvzT0akYFP-a-DbauYkQ4PxIgYUR0mZhDXuNysBV4H_zFGlNTyHnYpQmnK8StZzw9q2_Sr4z46_5J63ip8sPEGcO_vW7UlYk16mDKNKA60qN9fNaBEyx4b-uNyULT-Ix6duyblXJIe/s1600/hank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn4fvzT0akYFP-a-DbauYkQ4PxIgYUR0mZhDXuNysBV4H_zFGlNTyHnYpQmnK8StZzw9q2_Sr4z46_5J63ip8sPEGcO_vW7UlYk16mDKNKA60qN9fNaBEyx4b-uNyULT-Ix6duyblXJIe/s1600/hank.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">I recently had the pleasure of reviewing <i>Has God Spoken? </i></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><i>Proof of the Bible’s Di</i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><i>vine Inspiration</i>, written by Hank Hanegraaff.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><i> </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><i> </i></span></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></i><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Book Description: </span></span>Using the memorable acronym MAPS, radio host and Bible scholar Hank Hanegraaff masterfully reveals four proofs that confirm the divine origin of the Bible:</i></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>M represents the strength of the manuscript itself as many actual fragments have been located</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>A stands for the archaeological proofs that have been uncovered</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>P is for the prophecy that has accurately predicted events</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>S represents the scriptural synergy found in the unity, consistency, and harmony of the sixty-six books</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>These clearly presented proofs provide powerful indicators that confirm the trustworthiness and divine nature of Scripture, that God has indeed spoken, and that the Bible is the reliable repository of His words.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Review: </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">This book is aimed at substantiating that the Bible is divine in origin, rather than merely just a man-made collaboration.<span> </span>Hanegraaff makes several viable arguments in which he disproves skeptical objections.<span> </span>From details of how manuscript evidence was used to establish our present day Bible, to historical facts that cannot have resulted from anything but divine intervention, Hanegraaff presents a strong argument for his position on the divine nature of the Bible itself.<span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">The chapters of Hanegraaff’s book were cleverly devised.<span> </span>There are four parts to this book.<span> </span>Part One, Manuscript Copies, Part Two, Archaeologists’ Spade, Part Three, Prophetic Stars, and Part Four, Scriptural Lights.<span> </span>Each part is further broken down into chapters which are acronyms of the Title.<span> </span>For instance, in Part One, Manuscript C-O-P-I-E-S has six chapters, <i>C</i>opyist Practices, <i>O</i>ral Culture, <i>P</i>apyrus and Parchment, <i>I</i>nternal Evidence, <i>E</i>xternal Evidence, and <i>S</i>cience of Textural Criticism.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Hanegraaff makes a compelling argument for his position.<span> </span>He is known to most people as the host of the “Bible Answer Man” radio show, which is broadcast throughout the USA and Canada.<span> </span>In addition, he is the president of the Christian Research Institute. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-49454672188624035852011-10-05T06:18:00.000-07:002011-10-05T06:20:27.929-07:00FALLEN by Traci L. 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/><span style="font-size: small;">Fallen is an exhilarating romance novel that takes place during the end-times. It is Slatton’s first installation in this trilogy series. Emma is the main protagonist of the story. She has charge of her daughter as well as seven other children. Emma fights to protect her children from the mists that seem to be killing people. The mists are attracted to the metals such as iron, zinc, and copper. Therefore, when the mists are drawn by this attraction, they utterly obliterate people as it engulfs them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a result of the mists’ effects on the people that remain alive, many of the children, as well as Emma herself, have developed special abilities and powers. Emma finds that she has the power to heal. One of the children has psychic abilities. Emma later meets Arthur, who takes her and the children into the safety of his camp, with specific stipulation and conditions. Arthur later shows her that he has the ability to control the mists and dispel them when he is calm and focused. </span></div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slatton brings the reader on this apocalyptic journey and keeps the reader enticed. As the story progresses, there is a secret about Arthur. How that secret effects Emma’s relationship with him is central to the story. As Emma is reunited with her first husband, the father of her child, her struggle with her love for Arthur is evident, and crossing his path again appears inevitable “…the divine Source that brought me to Arthur in the first place would somehow bring me back to him.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slatton is successful in maintaining the reader’s interest, and I look forward to continuing this saga in book two.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the FSB Media. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <</i><a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html"><i><span style="color: blue;">http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html</span></i></a><i>>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</i></span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-20038480870258150332011-10-01T17:25:00.000-07:002011-10-01T17:25:48.933-07:00LOVE AND CAPITAL<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" 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/><span style="font-size: small;">Most people have a preconceived notion of Karl Marx, the man who has also been referred to as "the father of socialism." This biographical account entitled <i>Love and Capital, Karl and Jenny Marx and The Birth of a Revolution</i>, written by Mary Gabriel, gives us a new perspective on the man. It is the account of his relationship with Jenny von Westphalen, the daughter of a Prussian baron, who later became his wife. Gabriel gives the reader not only the political side to Marx, but also the human side, the loving husband and father to his two daughters, amidst the tragedies suffered by their family.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gabriel brings to light the revolutionary ideals versus the pragmatic side of Marx. The everyday life that Marx demonstrated versus the ideals he envisioned are seen throughout the many trials he and his wife suffered through. At one point, his marriage was almost destroyed. Though tested many times throughout their life together, their love kept their family strong through the tumultuous effects of historical circumstances. Gabriel includes several photographs spanning the lives of the two, including some portraits and intimate pictures of their family, as well as portraits of important figures in their life, such as Friedrich Engels. A few maps are also included as well as a political timeline, and character reference listing important figures and their role in the lives of Marx. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">From a literary perspective, it was interesting that Gabriel briefly mentions how authors like Victor Hugo and Charles Dickens became popular through the use of fiction writing to describe the political sphere in which they found themselves during the19th century as a result of the effect of the Industrial Revolution. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Despite the fall of Communism, and economic problems facing western civilization today, the work of Marx and Engels has a vital role of importance, and has influenced the way many people think about the concepts of government, money, work, and society. Mary Gabriel contributes a concise biography, which is well organized, and accomplishes the theme, that despite one's perspective on socialism and Marx's theory, "Marx's ideas, which for most of their lives existed solely as a storm brewing inside his turbulent brain, and for which almost no one else acknowledged or even understood. Yet as improbable as it might have seemed during those years of hunger, Marx did what he set out to do: he changed the world."</span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-88546165321948068032011-09-26T05:57:00.000-07:002011-09-26T05:57:16.402-07:00THAT BOOK IS BANNED?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbhXR8wvCN37oxGrFAUpf6ilOA7hPCzIgPCj-Z8CY38dSNH6rpcSTjZWwNmVrIm4Ic6jWHVUyMoxB9CcvqxYxY-HEAyNNv2wrqClGbfNOWetrOdYt6oN4gnz7vsb_mhhD54d5df6CIOqk/s1600/banned+books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbhXR8wvCN37oxGrFAUpf6ilOA7hPCzIgPCj-Z8CY38dSNH6rpcSTjZWwNmVrIm4Ic6jWHVUyMoxB9CcvqxYxY-HEAyNNv2wrqClGbfNOWetrOdYt6oN4gnz7vsb_mhhD54d5df6CIOqk/s320/banned+books.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Upon reviewing the list of banned/challenged books, I realized that many of the classics I read when I was younger are on this list. It is absolutely outrageous. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity, freedom and choice to choose what I read. The privilege of reading many of these "banned/challenged" books have helped shape me and make me the person I am today. I am truly thankful that I can enjoy the privilege of reading the writings of others, to gain insight into another person's pearls of wisdom, and to contemplate different concepts and possibilities. It is amazing how such a solitary act, the act of reading, can have a profound effect on an individual as well as the world around us. It should never be taken for granted, and always be recognized. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most challenged and/or restricted reading materials have been books for children. These challenges are not only an attempt to suppress expression of a point of view; they are an attempt to remove materials from public use, thereby restricting the access of others. Even if the motivation to ban or challenge a book is well intentioned, the outcome is detrimental. Censorship denies our freedom as individuals to choose and think for ourselves. For children, decisions about what books to read should be made by the people who know them best—their parents!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In support of the right to choose books freely for ourselves, I choose to partake in the annual celebration of our right to access books without censorship. Banned Books Weeks had its inception in 1982 and promotes freedom to read by encouraging individuals to participate in special events, exhibits, and read-outs that showcase books that have been banned or threatened. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">American libraries are the cornerstones of our democracy. Libraries are for everyone, everywhere. Because libraries provide free access to a world of information, they bring opportunity to all people. Now, more than ever, celebrate the freedom to read @ your library! Read an old favorite or a new banned book this week.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/challengedclassics/reasonsbanned/index.cfm">Click HERE to see some of the books that have been banned or challenged</a> .</div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-76043365436982691552011-09-24T11:38:00.000-07:002011-09-24T11:38:25.891-07:00THERE YOU'LL FIND ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWEVdlEpbCktHruyRoIaa_vpvZLk215t_mT7FWu1ghpIfhqxwb0S2abgc9FZd14NEfcp877AuFqTomUo3r_jvhMbgQxc8LDd9lrAQ__glSWYy4OF_CgWpEqfw-XsGNYWTWE4oOa-IBC2Z/s1600/There+Youll+Find+Me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWEVdlEpbCktHruyRoIaa_vpvZLk215t_mT7FWu1ghpIfhqxwb0S2abgc9FZd14NEfcp877AuFqTomUo3r_jvhMbgQxc8LDd9lrAQ__glSWYy4OF_CgWpEqfw-XsGNYWTWE4oOa-IBC2Z/s1600/There+Youll+Find+Me.jpg" /></a></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</style> <![endif]--><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Finley is also given a school assignment where she adopts a grandmother, Mrs. Sweeney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these situations and circumstances set the stage for Finley’s violin audition in New York City, for which she is preparing for with the help of Sister Maria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout the story, Finley is searching for God, the God that her brother Will saw in everything and everywhere he went, particularly in the various places he visited in Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The story is quite moving actually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The internal struggle Finley is experiencing and the reader experiences along with her, is not uncommon to most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insecurity, humiliation, loneliness, God not listening, bitterness, anger; so much emotional turmoil that ultimately results in Finley having an eating disorder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The relationship between her and Beckett is developed throughout the novel, as well as her relationship with God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“God, my brother felt your presence so strongly here in Ireland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will you be here for me?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her brother saw God everywhere, Finley saw God nowhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She felt empty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her struggle is brilliantly displayed in such passages such as “I took one look at Lahinch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And wondered about the light my brother couldn’t forget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the one I struggled to find”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How Finley’s emotions are explored throughout the novel truly develops as her relationship builds with Mrs. Sweeney, who tells Finley “Bitterness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will eat you up”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Despite Finley’s own perspective of her relationship with God and her emptiness, she displays many virtuous characteristics which are evidenced in many ways, for example, her feelings towards Mrs. Sweeney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“God would want her to know she isn’t defined by her mistakes”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The theme of the story is quite clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is nothing in this world, in life or death that can separate us from the love of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The characters are extremely rich, each having their own issues that they are dealing with, and parallel the protagonist of the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I truly and deeply enjoyed this read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of us at one time or another has experienced one or more of the emotions and/or issues that the characters are struggling with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bitterness and anger can eat up a person and leave them feeling alone and isolated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, no matter what we experience there is one constant in life, God’s love for each and every one of his children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was enlightening and encouraging to see how the author uses her gift of the written word and intertwines her faith with humor and the worldly drama that people face without compromising it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The author articulated the emotions of the characters with a genuineness that was well-expressed and gives the reader opportunity to not only explore the emotions that the characters were experiencing, but leads the reader to evaluate one’s own life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Life is too short for this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What if you don’t have tomorrow?” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This novel is not only heartwarming, witty and cleverly written.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It touches upon several issues facing teens and is a wonderful display of faith.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphenXK80iY71oiD1gfjMa5Ih3PhiZIhod_EJCh45UiZyHWxuXKBOPRAUs2v8AtHf8zN1ZFU4Fl2pRXbTjppZb2B-J-nbs-z0ZnXsazrfZo5LqfeKX_f9oWZ4sYHz2rKW1DUu415yrODvacn/s1600/cassidy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphenXK80iY71oiD1gfjMa5Ih3PhiZIhod_EJCh45UiZyHWxuXKBOPRAUs2v8AtHf8zN1ZFU4Fl2pRXbTjppZb2B-J-nbs-z0ZnXsazrfZo5LqfeKX_f9oWZ4sYHz2rKW1DUu415yrODvacn/s1600/cassidy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the first book in the Cassidy Jones Adventures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elise Stokes does an amazing job for setting the stage in this young adult series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cassidy Jones is a fourteen year old girl who develops special abilities after an accident.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With her new heightened senses, strength and abilities, she partners with Emery Phillips, a fifteen year old genius.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Together they set out to find their kidnapped parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story is quick moving, and leaves you wanting more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elise Stokes is a wonderful storyteller. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her characters are rich, believable, as well as relatable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She eloquently uses descriptive language to convey what the characters are feeling without overdoing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is adventure, excitement and overall enjoyment with this read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the relationship and trust between Cassidy and Emery grows throughout the story, so does the empathy and likeability develop between the reader and the characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stokes leaves the reader with anticipation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><br />
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</div><span> </span>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-11439644547658250712011-09-15T22:51:00.000-07:002011-09-15T23:05:33.979-07:00THE LIFE OF J.R.R. 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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Mark Horne </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thomas Nelson Publishers</b></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <a href="http://booksneeze.com/">http://booksneeze.com</a> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <<a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html">http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html</a>> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”</i></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Christian Encounters Series is a collection of short biographies of literary and historical figures published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. In this short biography by Mark Horne, he explores the life of John Ronal Reuel Tolkien. In addition, Horne attempts to demonstrate how Tolkien’s faith and life experiences shaped his creativity and influenced his writing.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There were several interesting facts that were brought to light when reading this book. J.R.R. Tolkien was born in South Africa on 1/3/1892. He lost his father at a very young age. Subsequently, his mother relocated the family back to England, where “Tolkien discovered the beauty of the English countryside – his first “shire”.” His mother had a significant influence on his faith, being a Christian and participating in regular worship of Anglican and Catholic background. Tolkien consequently lost his mother at the age of 12. Another interesting fact about Tolkien was his love of language. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apparently his mother had taught him Latin and French. He learned Greek at school, after which he learned some Finnish in order to read a book called the Kalevala, which was purported to have greatly influenced him. Tolkien was also a war veteran, having lived through World Wars I and II. He spent three and half months in a war-zone. Most of his battalion was either captured or dead. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fast forward several years, Tolkien became an English professor and was appointed to work at Leeds. His passion for Norse tales led him to start a club called the Viking Club, where he met C.S. Lewis. It was interesting to me that Tolkien influenced C.S. Lewis with respect to Christianity and not vice versa. They shared many similar interests and remained friends throughout their adult life. C.S. Lewis died in 1963. Tolkien died in September of 1973. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Although Horne is brief in his biographical account of the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, he did convey the message that Tolkien’s writing greatly influenced all those who read it. “…true courage to do what was right even at great cost, Tolkien portrayed a fantasy world that could not only entertain us but could also challenge and inspire us.”</span></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-57832570508340814392011-09-13T17:14:00.000-07:002011-09-13T17:14:04.922-07:00FATEFUL by Claudia Gray<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VdHIME1LcNg?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="295"></iframe>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-66366736547545997012011-09-09T20:56:00.000-07:002011-09-09T21:00:15.494-07:00J.K. ROWLING FANS...<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For those of you who have you been wondering what Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been writing recently, an article in USA Today reports that she has written the foreword of a new book set to be released this October. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The book titled <em>Dear Me: A Letter To My Sixteen-Year-Old Self</em>, is a compilation of letters written by more than 70 celebrities. According to the article, some of the proceeds from the book sales will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. </span><a href="http://books.usatoday.com/bookbuzz/post/2011-08-30/jk-rowling-writes-forward-to-book-of-letters/545271/1"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">http://books.usatoday.com/bookbuzz/post/2011-08-30/jk-rowling-writes-forward-to-book-of-letters/545271/1</span></a></div>Jennifer Ochshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05528881587403260066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578605297203353638.post-65367133017863706662011-09-06T09:51:00.000-07:002011-09-06T18:31:49.997-07:00SOME OF MY FAVORITES<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOFs9RiCWjsGxPAGQd8jR9bzK2gSOuZ7fP6Meiej1niWVGf3KyO2_HAUz4YgZr3ytpmORYUhHR3kVLwnGQpNKF7Zh665DlJPg0YiAp8Qg2RzvXy6tWzbnksbbIeqHs25tXJUgEycaWa-K/s1600/the+last+song.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOFs9RiCWjsGxPAGQd8jR9bzK2gSOuZ7fP6Meiej1niWVGf3KyO2_HAUz4YgZr3ytpmORYUhHR3kVLwnGQpNKF7Zh665DlJPg0YiAp8Qg2RzvXy6tWzbnksbbIeqHs25tXJUgEycaWa-K/s1600/the+last+song.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Last Song<br />
Nicholas Sparks<br />
Grand Central Publishing<br />
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017<br />
9780446547567 $24.99<br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"The Last Song " is another remarkable work by Nicholas Sparks. Veronica "Ronnie" Miller is a 17 year old rebellious teenager from New York City who travels to Wilmington, North Carolina with her brother Jonah to spend the summer with her dad, Steve. Ronnie has a lot of built up anger and resentment against her father. They have not spoken over the past three years. Ever since her parents divorced she blamed her father for leaving her and family.<br />
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Steve is a retired concert pianist and teacher. Music is his passion, and it used to be Ronnie's as well. As a child she sat by his side, always learning from him. However, she dwelled on her anger so much that she gave up playing the piano altogether. She didn't even want to look at a piano. She started hanging out with a rough crowd, going to clubs, and subsequently got into some trouble with the law.<br />
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In the beginning of the novel, Ronnie gives the impression of a spoiled, childish and unappreciative deviant. However, as her character builds throughout the novel, she grows. The depth and richness of Ronnie's character unfolds as you are taken along her summer journey in this coming of age novel.<br />
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As love runs into Ronnie at the most unsuspecting time, many truths unfold as the summer progresses. Her dad and Jonah are actively pursuing the work of constructing a stained glass window for a new church building. Ronnie's relationship with her father progresses as well as her relationship with her new found love. Many circumstances surrounding events that caused Ronnie's anger in the past as well as the present, resurface and she is confronted with a host of problems that she must face as her eighteenth birthday approaches.<br />
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Sparks is very crafty in his choice of character names. He displays his writing skill so eloquently by threading themes throughout the book, expanding on characters and their personalities and so innocently portraying the love of God in the life of humans. You develop a sincere interest for the characters. You have empathy for their feelings. The powerful emotions that Sparks brings to the reader, is so moving it brings one to tears. It is truly a very fluent and expressive work of the human heart and brought a joy to me as a reader that I have not felt in quite some time.<br />
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Familiar with his work, Miley Cyrus sought to work with Nicholas Sparks. As a result, the screenplay is currently being filmed and will be released in January 2010, starring Miley Cyrus as Ronnie, Greg Kinnear, Kelly Preston, and Liam Helmsworth. Other works by Sparks that went from books to movies are: A Walk to Remember, A Night in Rodanthe, The Notebook, and Message in a Bottle.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></b><br />
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<strong> A Change in Altitude<br />
Anita Shreve<br />
Little, Brown & Company<br />
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017<br />
9780316020701 $26.99<br />
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A Change in Altitude is not only descriptive of the actual story, but also a metaphor for what happens to Margaret, the protagonist of this story.<br />
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Patrick is a physician doing research in Africa on equatorial diseases. Accompanied by his wife Margaret, a photographer, they decide to venture off and go hiking. The goal is to climb Mount Kenya and reach the summit, as the view from atop this mountain is known to be remarkable. The couple sets forth on this expedition with a small group of friends. Although this novel has a bit of a slow start, once they begin climbing the mountain, you cannot put this book down.<br />
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Anita Shreve touches on many themes in this intricate, yet simple story. As Margaret enjoys the attentions of another man, which inadvertently leads to a tragic accident, Shreve expresses the consequences of dabbling in seemingly innocent flirting, the consequences of over reacting when controlled solely by our emotions and how a single event in life can change everything. Thematically, Shreve also explores comparable concepts by paralleling fidelity and emotion and what drives ones actions, with the love of photography and what drives a person to put themselves in danger due to the feelings one is experiencing at that time. The nature of forgiveness is also explored.<br />
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Similarly, Shreve eloquently uses the theme of altitude to express the growth of Margaret's character, while simultaneously writing a story about cultural diversity and feelings of displacement outside one's "natural" environment. Shreve additionally explores the very depths of a relationship through expressing that a fine line exists between emotional fidelity and physical fidelity, and the place its serves within a marriage. This novel illustrates that crossing such a fine line can put a break in the strength of a marriage, and ultimately lead to a Change in Altitude.<br />
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Shreve's novel is exceptional, particularly in her use of Margaret's character and her struggles to reach the top of this mountain. The use of supplemental characters is additionally instrumental throughout this story. The characters are rich, as well as the descriptive scenery of Africa depicted by Shreve, who lived and worked in Africa as journalist in the past. Shreve is very successful in drawing readers into her story and her vivid descriptions allow the reader to feel like they are there with the characters. She easily achieves credibility. Moreover, those who enjoy philosophical debates will undoubtedly devour the themes woven throughout this novel. A Change in Altitude is good read.<br />
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</strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsqsFkBDb13K83oRmcTXflXQbRxEGJtut5YWPrHmaufAyUk5qmoHAf2u6sDz5OQ0MoRwYWnxC8rwAZ3BxODCY4tFqNCuDqmGRrNlF9fB3nwTHUE84Gyl3eiNGUuZg51aFYNnQp-1wkSRf/s1600/the+man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsqsFkBDb13K83oRmcTXflXQbRxEGJtut5YWPrHmaufAyUk5qmoHAf2u6sDz5OQ0MoRwYWnxC8rwAZ3BxODCY4tFqNCuDqmGRrNlF9fB3nwTHUE84Gyl3eiNGUuZg51aFYNnQp-1wkSRf/s200/the+man.jpg" width="131" /></a><strong>The Man Who Loved Books Too Much<br />
Allison Hoover Bartlett<br />
Riverhead Books (Penguin Group)<br />
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014<br />
9781594488717 $24.95<br />
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The Man Who Loved Books Too Much, by Allison Hoover Bartlett is a fun, refreshing and quick read. From the prologue to the afterword, Bartlett successfully keeps the reader intrigued with her story.<br />
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Bartlett, a journalist, apparently comes across a four hundred year old book. As with most avid readers and collectors, her curiosity leads her journalistic instincts to investigate this book, and with the help of a librarian finds out that it is a rare German book about plants, The Kreuterbuch. Further investigative research leads her to numerous references to rare books and book theft. The trail continues as she comes across the name of Ken Sanders, a detective set on capturing John Gilkey, one of the most well known successful book thieves. This book is the goose chase of Sanders and his many attempts to catch Gilkey, and how Bartlett befriends both persons, seeking to find the story of what it is exactly that drives a person to put it all on the line for an object as seemingly simple as a book.<br />
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What I found interesting in Bartlett's quest was her learning experience of covering this story as a journalist. The story itself caused her to reflect on her past reading experiences and brought out some very important truths. For instance, she speaks of her daughter retrieving a book after dropping it in a creek and how she could not bear to part with it writing "This book's body is inextricably linked to her experience reading it". Furthermore, she states that "A book is much more than a delivery vehicle for its contents...". Bartlett refers to books as "historical artifacts" and "repositories for memories". I would have to agree with her. People develop an emotional attachment or bond with the memories linked to the physicality of the book. It becomes sentimental, something of value (even if it is not a rare expensive collectible). It is what makes a person want to collect books, write stories, and is the drive and inspiration of book lovers. Her philosophical reflections throughout the book lend character to the author's honesty and credibility. At one point she mentally debates whether the technology of today will lose that which is captured in having the physical book in one's hands.<br />
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Other interesting factors that contribute to the brilliance of this book is Bartlett's reference to Freud and the psychological profile of a collector, and how the bookshelf becomes a reflection of who the person is as a person. It defines them. Bartlett continues to seek after her story, attempting to understand the difference in how both Sanders and Gilkey live their lives, but yet how their lives become intermingled and both showing characteristics of the same madness. One set on stealing books, the other set on capturing the thief, both risking it all in the process.<br />
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Bartlett achieves everything a true storyteller hopes to achieve. There is love, suspense, truth, passion, and inquisitiveness. This book is truly an enjoyable read. </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div></span><br />
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Madeline Goold<br />
Blue Bridge (USA)<br />
240 West 35th Street, N.Y, N.Y. 10001<br />
9781933346212 $24.95<br />
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Mr. Langshaw's Square Piano is an eloquent anecdotal story of how a formerly unrecognized and unnoticed organist in the 1700's had his hand in shaping our modern culture and society by the distribution of what we now know as the piano.<br />
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The author, Madeline Goold had bought an antique piano. After finding a handwritten inscription on the piano, she began to investigate. Her investigation brought her on a long journey as she discovered the historical account of the piano. Hence, this is the background for this extraordinary story.<br />
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In Britian, John Broadwood (1732-1812) was the first to produce and distribute the square piano in large numbers. Broadwood was known for meticulous record keeping and his sales records and archives are still intact till today. John Langshaw (1763-1832) became acquainted with the square piano by Broadwood, and later formed a business relationship with him. Through an unusual chain of events, John Langshaw actually ended up training under Reverend Charles Wesley (brother of John Wesley, founder of the Methodists).<br />
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The interesting thing I discovered reading this wonderful story by Goold, was how Mr. Langshaw had such an impact on history, although he was seemingly forgotten. Through Langshaw's business dealings with Broadwood, he had an instrumental impact on Northern England with the social changes that accompanied the piano. Even more interesting was to see how the piano was looked upon socially. I never realized the importance this instrument had in society. As Britian led the world in piano making, the piano was looked upon very prestigiously. It not only reflected the highest quality of furniture, but later became a commercial commodity. It was also considered a defining attribute of a lady. As the story progresses, we see how changes in musical taste reflected the social order, and how rapidly the square piano became a status symbol.<br />
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This is an intriguing story. It is also heartwarming to see the relationship between Langshaw's father and Wesley's father. Apparently Langshaw resided and trained with the Wesley's for years, while the father's communicated back and forth through handwritten letters. The love that both father's displayed for their children, and the respect and love they had for each other as friends, truly transcends time. The story of Ms. Goold's antique piano number 10651 a/k/a Mr. Langshaw's Square Piano will remain a part of history for those who are willing to take the journey. Goold does an exceptional job in relating the historical facts and the story of her antique piano interestingly makes for a remarkable read!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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