the hubby and i had our noses stuck in the books over the weekend. when we were visiting my family a couple of weekends ago, i borrowed their copy of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe. my dad had read the chronicles of narnia to me when i was little and i have such good memories of the books. little did i know, the hubby had not read any of the books. i was able to explain parts of the movie to him because i knew more about the characters from reading the books, and this sort of frustrated him. i casually mentioned that i actually had the entire series in our office and it didn't take long for him start reading the magician's nephew. i begged the hubby to read it out loud to me, and he amused me until i fell asleep =)
seeing as how it had been so long since i read the series (or rather, since my dad read it to me), i decided to start reading the books, too. i just finished the horse and his boy and it was so good! they are definitely children's books, but i would recommend the entire series to anyone.
i also just finished a very serious book, not for sale. it took me awhile to read through the entire book because it is pretty heavy. it follows the stories of several children and adults caught up in modern day slavery. did you know that children and women in america are actually sold on craig's list? i could go on and on about what i learned in this book, but instead, i'll point you to a few websites with plenty of information. also, i'm going to give away a brand new copy of the not for sale book. it had such an impact on me, that i want to pass it on for others to read. just leave a comment on this post and i'll have a drawing tomorrow morning.
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Sounds very interesting. I heard about this one woman who was trying to give her 3 year old away on the Craig's List. : /
When people ask me 'how much' for my little one, I always say, 'free, please take her'. Obviously, I kid. The thought that one could be in the business of selling humans is crazy to me.
that sounds like a really interesting book. i don't understand how people can do that.
I would love to read that book. Amanda
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I've heard of that book...and everyone I've talked that have read it said it's had a tremendous impact on them. Amazing. Good for you for passing it along! (No need to enter me into the drawing...)
I, too, have great memories of reading the Chronicles. I don't think my hub's read them, either, though he enjoyed the movie. kudos to you for finishing the book. if it were in magazine form, i'd be all over it. Sounds interesting though. and i guess it's true, you can find ANYTHING on craig's list. i hope whomever receives the book will be as moved as you were.
Oh I definitely want in on the drawing! That sounds very interesting...maybe a possibility for my next book club book.
I*want*to*read*the*book!!!*Unfortunately*my*spacebar*is*still*broken*ugh!
C.S. Lewis was such a fantastic writer! Great books - great symbolism at the end of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. It is so sad to think that human beings are sold anywhere, let alone in America. I hope the word continues to spread and that the practice is completely and totally stopped.
Just wanted to thank you for coming by and entering my giveaway last week! The giveaway for this week is up, so feel free to stop by and check it out! Thanks again!
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