Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Host and The Kite Runner
I have a copy of the "The Host" that I'm reading right now. Let me know if you want to snag it after I'm done. Also, I think Rebecca has chosen The Kite Runner for our September book.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Stargirl
We had our book group meeting last night. I had a lot of fun girls! Thanks for coming.
I love this book. There are so many different elements of human nature going on here. Stargirl is the person we all want and don't want to be. Her kindness, love, sincerity, and innocence is something we can all aspire to have in our lives. On the flip side, her innocence was damaging to her when she fell prey to the "everybody" syndrome. This book taught me a lot about what I should be like and what I would like to instill in my own kids. But where do we start being Stargirl and stop before we become a freak? And what's wrong with being a freak? Freak is just a label I put on her because she puts herself out there more than I do. I love the passage about "groups". When Leo is telling her that we all belong to groups, and she responds asking if a group can be a planet too. She is always thinking bigger and more inclusive. She couldn't imagine excluding anybody. It was heartbreaking to watch her become "everybody". As she spun out of control, I cringed at what might happen next. Stargirl is proof that one person can affect lives, communities, and the way things are forever. Without a doubt, I would recommend this book to others and most definitely young adults (boys or girls). Although, to truly appreciate this book I feel that you would have to be older.
What did you think?
I love this book. There are so many different elements of human nature going on here. Stargirl is the person we all want and don't want to be. Her kindness, love, sincerity, and innocence is something we can all aspire to have in our lives. On the flip side, her innocence was damaging to her when she fell prey to the "everybody" syndrome. This book taught me a lot about what I should be like and what I would like to instill in my own kids. But where do we start being Stargirl and stop before we become a freak? And what's wrong with being a freak? Freak is just a label I put on her because she puts herself out there more than I do. I love the passage about "groups". When Leo is telling her that we all belong to groups, and she responds asking if a group can be a planet too. She is always thinking bigger and more inclusive. She couldn't imagine excluding anybody. It was heartbreaking to watch her become "everybody". As she spun out of control, I cringed at what might happen next. Stargirl is proof that one person can affect lives, communities, and the way things are forever. Without a doubt, I would recommend this book to others and most definitely young adults (boys or girls). Although, to truly appreciate this book I feel that you would have to be older.
What did you think?
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