Monday, March 7, 2011

March book

For this month, I've chosen to read "The Musician's Daughter" by Susanne Dunlap.  It was one of the 2011 Beehive Award nominations (so I hope it's a good one!).

The Musician's Daughter
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thecapedhappyender said...

Besides the cleavage, it looks like a good book. I am going to see if my library has it now. Wish me luck.

March 8, 2011 at 1:06 PM
thecapedhappyender said...

My library does not have the book. Humph! I will have to look into alternate means of aquiring it. I don't know why I fight buying books so much when reading is my most favorite thing to do in the world.

Does anybody else not have access to the book? Is anybody else wanting to say anything about I Capture the Castle? Is anybody planning on going to the 15 yr reunion?

Feeling Old,
Should I be putting my name on blogs or is that unsafe?

March 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM
BALL said...

This is what I have to say about I capture the castle:

I finished I capture the castle (I have read it before but not for a few years) I loved it and missed the characters when it was over. The recurring theme in the book that popped out at me this time around was not really knowing the most familiar people around you. I have found myself thinking about this since finishing. I have come to the conclusion there are people in my life I need to get to know better. I was fascinated with the fact that the family lived in a castle. The father and his not being able to do any work for years (what do you make of this?) After finishing the book I still am not convinced that he didn't have a mental disorder of some sort. I was happy to see that Rose found happiness (without the desired economics). I did find myself rooting for Stephen to find love with Cassandra, but at the same time realizing that sometimes the chemistry just isn't there even when both parties seem like they could be good for each other.

I loved the writing perspective of everything being written in the journal. Topaz, oh Topaz, how could you come up with a quirkier character. Loved her for her good qualities and really in many ways keeping the whole family together. I particularly appreciated the incident where the girls were wearing the fur coats and were mistaken as a bear. I couldn't help from laughing out loud.

When I read a book, especially if I liked it, I like to read about the author. I want to read 101 dalmations out loud to my kids. Have you read it? There is also a movie of I capture the castle. I would like to see it sometime.

I don't have access to the new book. I have had to embrace buying more books than I have in the past. There hasn't been a library where I live although there is one in the works.

I will probably be at the reunion, I am on the committee, I think you should all come so I will have someone to talk to :)

March 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Lindsay said...

Hi girls, I am wanting to discuss this paragraph from sister Beck. I know, it is not my month, but what do you think of it? What do you think she means and how do you think we do it? I find these statements intersting (from a recent address she gave in Idaho).

"As the female half of the Father’s plan, women have tremendous influence in creating a climate where the spirit can nuture their family’s spiritual growth and protect them, Sister Beck said. Yet it is one of the roles women neglect most.

“You have the ability to create a climate in your home where the Spirit resides,” she continued. “The temple has a certain climate, and when you walk in there you recognize it. The world should be able to recognize that in your homes.”

If you have input I would love to hear it as I am contemplating this!

Lindsay

March 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

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