whatcha readin'? {2018::book 17 - goal 24}
I have had this book
on my list of "books to read"
forever.
I have finally done it.
The book is heartbreaking and real.
Raw and poignant and brutally sharp.
There were many times that I found myself
identifying completely with her reasoning...
how in grief, you bargain, you deny, you pretend.
Or at least, I know that I have done so.
It's a story about loss but it's
also a story of coming back from that...
especially when you don't think you will ever
come out the other side...
of fighting your way through the emptiness.
I am so glad that this one finally made it
to the top of my reading pile.
5 out of 5 ♥♥♥♥♥'s
NEXT UP: MANHATTAN BEACH - JENNIFER EGAN
out and about...
If you have been here before,
you know I like to try to get out and about
with my camera and some diet coke
every Friday...well...really...every chance I can get
when it's nice out, Friday or not.
I am definitely not limiting myself to Fridays
but they often work best.
A couple of weeks ago,
I had no plan in mind but wanted to
go on a trail.
I love trails...but have become slightly
nervous of coyotes after hearing a portion of a trail
that I have been on before had been closed
due to coyote behavior....
and I'm not going to lie....
my personality is naturally a little anxious
so this...well...it freaked me out a bit.
So I thought I would do the Cavendish Grove trail
because it seems to be pretty wide
and groomed and well traveled.
And I told myself coyotes don't go to Cavendish,
it's for the tourists.
I told myself coyotes don't go to the beach.
I told myself it would be ok.
And it was.
I walked part of the trail. I still haven't done the
"Homestead Trail" because I didn't bring any water,
or anything to eat, or most importantly, bug spray.
So I had to save that part for another day.
But I did stop at a bench that overlooked the dunes
and a shallow expanse of blue water.
There were ducks and geese just hanging out...
until suddenly, there was a loud ruckus
and everyone was flying and diving and quacking and honking
and I saw an eagle fly over the tops of the trees.
At least...I think it was an eagle. Hahaha.
It's funny how Cavendish Grove still reminds me
so strongly of Rainbow Valley.
It's a little bittersweet to visit that spot.
But, then, I am glad that at least we are still able to go there,
I am grateful for the park and trails it has been turned into.
so...this is how the conversation went...
which...led to...
And
really and truly...
all I heard was
DON'T LET YOUR DREAM DIE.
heh.
whatcha readin'? {2018::book 16 - goal 24}
First of all...I did not realize that
this was Emma Donoghue's ninth novel.
I had thought that Room was novel
number one for her, for some reason,
otherwise I would have looked for more from her
earlier than this as I had really enjoyed Room.
The Wonder was very intriguing...
set in 1859 in Ireland,
about a nurse sent to "watch" a young girl
to see if she is really and truly
living without eating any food.
I love her style of writing and
the story was very interesting...
I would definitely recommend this one
and will be looking for more books by her!
5 out of 5 ♥♥♥♥♥'s
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