EXSQUEEZE ME?

Neets, Is it too much to ask that you stop, pause, and take note of my literary brillance? I need a little something, something here. -Amy

Back to business

During the month of March there was a drop in literary participation. Well April is upon us, calling for a renewed sense of devotion to our fellow blogger ladies. So let's get back to it! The book for April is My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. As you begin the book, I would like to think and blog about some of the following questions: What does it mean to be a good parent? a good sister? a good person? Is it morally correct to do whatever it takes to save a child's life, even if that means infringing upon the rights of another? Is it worth trying to discover who you really are, if that quest makes you like yourself less? Should you follow your own heart, or let others lead you? During the month of April, let's try to post a response once a week, starting with our first response by April 9th. Remember you have questions to lead you and eager readers ready to digest those responses. Miss you all. Let's get to work! Happy Reading...

If You've Finished The Book Read On...

"No one spoke. Phoebe was gazing at Paul, and after a long moment she reached across the space between them and touched his cheek, lightly, gently, as if to see if he was real. Paul nodded without speaking, looking at her gravely; her gesture seemed right to him, somehow. Phoebe wanted to know him, that was all. He wanted to know her too, but he had no idea what to say to her ..."(page 386).

Loved this part in the book as I think it is a great parallel to The History Of Love. A deep connection to the human experinece without fully comprehending the how or why, just understanding that it exists. This passage reminds me of a connection I share with my brother, Danny. Sometimes, I will hug him and I have this feeling of warmth and safety. No matter what happens I know that he is there for me, to support me.

Finally, Phoebe meets her brother.

I'm ready for the next book. I wish more of us would write on the blog because I love to read it. So, I am going to keep going.

xoxoxoxoxo, Amy

Where my ladies at?

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies...

Where to begin? Janelle, I could tell at Super Bowl you were not feeling all that super. We all know it is a boy and I think you should consider the name "Peyton".

As for my knee, I consider the word "TRIAL" everyday as this has been an exhausting process. I need to have a "sit down" with Uncle Rudy, I was so young when he had his accident that I have no recollection of the grief and heeling process that occured. How does this man function like any other? It's like I never even think about him in terms of the leg, it is just how I know him. But he had a whole life before the accident. This whole experience really makes me ponder life's mysteries and what it is that I am supposed to be learning and doing with this gift, aka the TRIAL.

As for the Memory Keeper, I am almost finished and it is a downer at times. Janelle and Anita, skip it and read David Sedaris' Me Talk Pretty One Day. As for future picks? My friend, Perlinda the Librarian, suggested Amy Tan's The Kitchen God's Wife or Maeve Binchy's Tara Road.

I am going to California this weekend for Kelly Slaughter's Baby Shower. Looking forward to wearing my flip flops. Love to all the ladies. I will be finished with Memory Keeper in a few days. Love and Smooches, Amy

Finished!

Hello Ladies,
I finished reading the book. I loved how all the character's lives (like all of us) are connected in more ways than we realize. I am glad to have read the book. It's probably not one I would have stuck with reading, if it wasn't for the book club. And I am so glad to have experienced the journey. I loved how all of their lives overlapped. And loved the ending. I agree with Amy, in that, I continued to get more out of the book after I have finished reading it. It seems to linger with me.
I can't believe most of you finished the book even before the Month of Feb. Over-achievers!
I had been avoiding the blog because I didn't want any twists in the story revealed before I was ready. Obviously now that I've caught-up with all the blog posts that wouldn't have been an issue.
I have been extremely sick; morning, afternoon, evening sickness. This pregnancy is so much harder. Thank God for Paul. I look forward to starting the next book. I hope it's not depressing. If it is, I may have to sit out a month.
Anita _thank you_ I love being connected to all my favorite ladies! xoxo