*Open House
14 journalers for this copy...
Read this one in two days. I enjoy Elizabeth Berg's writing, the everyday details of life and the realness of her characters. This one is about how a woman begins to put her life back together after her husband leaves her.
Sending this out on a bookray for other Elizabeth Berg fans to read and enjoy. The order so far is...
kirst040 (aus-int)
violetsforfurs (aus-int)
flowergirl68 (UK-int))
greenideladie
sp4home
kirst040 (aus-int)
violetsforfurs (aus-int)
flowergirl68 (UK-int))
greenideladie
sp4home
Received from EDDI in the mail yesterday. Thank you.
Starting reading this morning so should have finished by the end of the week. So far it seems quite good.
Starting reading this morning so should have finished by the end of the week. So far it seems quite good.
Journal Entry 4 by kirst040 from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, October 6, 2004
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down and stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it last night.
The characters were so well written and I really felt for Sam. I think everyone that goes through a break-up needs a King in their life.
Have PM'd violetsforfurs for her address and send it on when I get it.
Thanks EDDI for this bookring.
The characters were so well written and I really felt for Sam. I think everyone that goes through a break-up needs a King in their life.
Have PM'd violetsforfurs for her address and send it on when I get it.
Thanks EDDI for this bookring.
Mailed to violetsforfurs today Friday 08/10/04.
I received this book in the mail today and will start reading it tonight.
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
I thought this was a very enjoyable novel with wonderful characters and I am now keen to read more of Elizabeth Berg's works. Absolutely brilliant writing!
Sent to flowergirl68 on Tuesday 19th October.
Sent to flowergirl68 on Tuesday 19th October.
Looks like this one was lost in the mail... :(
I have bought a new copy to continue the ray. I intend to start it this weekend.
Thank you flowergirl68!
I very much enjoyed reading this, and loved the eclectic mix of characters. I felt that the ending was a bit expected, but this didn't really mar my enjoyment.
Am waiting for greenideladie's address.
Am waiting for greenideladie's address.
Haven't heard from greenideladie yet - have pmed again today.
Update 31st May:
Still no response from greenideladie, so have now pm'ed sp4home for her address. Hopefully I can get this moving again before too long. (I have pm'ed greenideladie to let her know what I'm doing).
Update 31st May:
Still no response from greenideladie, so have now pm'ed sp4home for her address. Hopefully I can get this moving again before too long. (I have pm'ed greenideladie to let her know what I'm doing).
Sent to sp4home this afternoon.
The book arrived today. The package was completely destroyed, but the book itself was safe and sound because of the bubble paper. I will edit this journal entry after I have finished the book. EDDI, where do you want the book to go next? I can send this anywhere you like. sp
Edited 10Jun05: This was the 3rd Elizabeth Berg book that I have read. I have liked all three. The book was an easy read and I really enjoyed it. I found that I related well to the main character, I could see bits of myself in Samantha. I am going to read more books by this author.
Edited 10Jun05: This was the 3rd Elizabeth Berg book that I have read. I have liked all three. The book was an easy read and I really enjoyed it. I found that I related well to the main character, I could see bits of myself in Samantha. I am going to read more books by this author.
It's flowergirls's book, so it's up to her :)
I'll leave the decision in your hands, sp4home - wild release, pass to a friend, it's up to you...
This book will continue on as a bookray. I will keep the order of the bookring on this journal entry (in case there are any changes or additions). Please journal when the book arrives, and when you send it so that everyone can follow the book along (if they want to). Thanks!
order:
cat02886 - Rhode Island (ship USA) Received 16Jun05 - Sent 28Jun05 12 days
valentina1209 - New York (ship int'l) Received 12Jul05 - Sent 13Jul05 1 day
snowy652 - Canada (ship anywhere) Received 26Jul05 - Sent 05Aug05 10 days
anna1000 - Switzerland (ship anywhere) Received 30Sep05 - Sent 17Oct05 17 days
choclaholic - Texas (ship anywhere) *asked to be removed Oct05
sarradee - Texas (ship anywhere) *asked to be removed Aug05
vzfamily - Ohio Arrived 04Nov05 End of sp4home's bookray. vzfamily can release the book anyway she likes.
order:
cat02886 - Rhode Island (ship USA) Received 16Jun05 - Sent 28Jun05 12 days
valentina1209 - New York (ship int'l) Received 12Jul05 - Sent 13Jul05 1 day
snowy652 - Canada (ship anywhere) Received 26Jul05 - Sent 05Aug05 10 days
anna1000 - Switzerland (ship anywhere) Received 30Sep05 - Sent 17Oct05 17 days
vzfamily - Ohio Arrived 04Nov05 End of sp4home's bookray. vzfamily can release the book anyway she likes.
Journal Entry 18 by sp4home at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, June 11, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (6/11/2005 UTC) at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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This bookray is on its way to Warwick, RI, USA. USPS # 9102010521297583325171
This bookray is on its way to Warwick, RI, USA. USPS # 9102010521297583325171
Received in the mail today. I am reading a book now and when I am done with that I will get started on this. Thank you for sharing!!
06/22 I have started to read this book today. I was reading another book before this one. I will let you know what I think of the book when I am done. Shouldn't take me long.
06/28 Sent to valentina1209
06/22 I have started to read this book today. I was reading another book before this one. I will let you know what I think of the book when I am done. Shouldn't take me long.
06/28 Sent to valentina1209
Book arrived safely today. After reading and loving Never Change by the same author, I am happy for the opportunity to read another of her books. I will read it straight away, and have already contacted snowy652 for her address!
7/13/05 : WOW - what a wonderful book! I love Elizabeth Berg's style of writing - it's so clear and vividly descriptive. She draws the reader into the setting, and into an emotional connection with the protagonist. I related to Sam's feelings quite closely, and I loved the colorful secondary characters, especially Lydia and Thomas. I have a feeling this story, and Samantha, will stick with me long after I've passed the book along and moved onto other reading material.
Thanks so much for sharing this book with me.
7/13/05 : WOW - what a wonderful book! I love Elizabeth Berg's style of writing - it's so clear and vividly descriptive. She draws the reader into the setting, and into an emotional connection with the protagonist. I related to Sam's feelings quite closely, and I loved the colorful secondary characters, especially Lydia and Thomas. I have a feeling this story, and Samantha, will stick with me long after I've passed the book along and moved onto other reading material.
Thanks so much for sharing this book with me.
Journal Entry 21 by valentina1209 at bookring in bookring, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (7/14/2005 UTC) at bookring in bookring, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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continuing its journey to snowy652 in Canada
continuing its journey to snowy652 in Canada
picked up at the post office today -- I have one before it and will be reading and sending to the next in line asap (I will also comment after reading *smiles)
I very much enjoyed this book. It was rather a quick read and the story-line held my interest throughout. One of the better books I have read as of late. I think I may check out more of Elizabeth Berg and see if her other works are as good as this one was.
I have been attempting to make contact with the next in line for a few days now -- I will send off when I have an address to send it too.
made contact -- sent on August 5th to next in line
I have been attempting to make contact with the next in line for a few days now -- I will send off when I have an address to send it too.
made contact -- sent on August 5th to next in line
I received the book today from snowy652 in Canada , looking very much forward to reading it :-)
10/03/2005: Just finished it and really enjoyed it, has been my first book by the author, looking forward to reading more...
Will try to get in touch with the next in line and mail it to Texas
10/08/2005 choclaholic asked to be removed from the ray, as she already read the book, so trying to contact vzfamily in Ohio.
10/17/2005 mailed the book from Switzerland to vzfamily in Ohio, hope she enjoys the book.
10/03/2005: Just finished it and really enjoyed it, has been my first book by the author, looking forward to reading more...
Will try to get in touch with the next in line and mail it to Texas
10/08/2005 choclaholic asked to be removed from the ray, as she already read the book, so trying to contact vzfamily in Ohio.
10/17/2005 mailed the book from Switzerland to vzfamily in Ohio, hope she enjoys the book.
Received in Wednesday or Thursday's mail. Started it tonight. So far it's the typical Elizabeth Berg I really enjoy!
- Finished this today. Typical Elizabeth Berg that I love to read. Her books are always easy - and REAL. I LOVED the fact that she did NOT take David back! WONDERFUL!
- Finished this today. Typical Elizabeth Berg that I love to read. Her books are always easy - and REAL. I LOVED the fact that she did NOT take David back! WONDERFUL!
Journal Entry 26 by vzfamily at Postal Release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Ohio USA on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (11/17/2005 UTC) at Postal Release in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Ohio USA
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Sending along as an RABCK! Enjoy!
Sending along as an RABCK! Enjoy!
Received in the mail today!! What a surprise, I wasn't expecting it. Thank You!!! I will read it and then RABCK it on!!
was in a box of books bought at a yard sale
Excellent book!! I loved it!!
**This book has traveled to many places so I will continue it as a ring**
States this book has traveled to
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Countries this book has traveled to
**This book has traveled to many places so I will continue it as a ring**
States this book has traveled to
Canadian Provinces this book has traveled to
Countries this book has traveled to
Please journal when you receive the book, when your done reading and again when you send it on.
PM the next person on the list for their address when your ready to send it on.
Please try to only keep it for 2 weeks.
Please use USPS delivery confirmation when mailing in the U.S.
Thanx, & Happy Reading!!
participants:
name (location) ship preference
jlautner (CA, USA)
meezergirl (NJ, USA)<-----Book is here
trex3 (Canada) Int'l
Joanazinha (Netherlands) EU
kiki66 (Germany) EU
samulli (Germany) Int'l
Icila (France) Int'l
boirina (Portugal) Int'l
MRWiley (OR, USA) Home
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mailed today
USPS DC#
03071790000464590409
USPS DC#
03071790000464590409
Received in the mail yesterday. Thanks!
Wow! Great to see where this book has travelled!
A tale of divorce and the makings of real love. Sam Morrow is forced to face who she is and what she really wants when her husband walks out. She embarrasses herself along the way, clinging to him and to her early memories and her need for companionship, even the limited kind of companionship he offered. Little by little we watch her pick herself up, only to slip and then try to get back on track again.
Sometimes I found it hard to accept her dependency, her absolute need. I cringed at the vision of her self-debasement. Sometimes I didn't want her future to be as bright as it appeared, as if I felt she didn't really deserve it. These were my own mean-spirited musings, though, because my life has never had a real love in it.
Nicely written, with some very funny passages and good images.
Sometimes I found it hard to accept her dependency, her absolute need. I cringed at the vision of her self-debasement. Sometimes I didn't want her future to be as bright as it appeared, as if I felt she didn't really deserve it. These were my own mean-spirited musings, though, because my life has never had a real love in it.
Nicely written, with some very funny passages and good images.
I requested the address for the next in line.
Mailed to meezergirl today. Delivery confirmation number 0307 1790 0003 6515 3345
Journal Entry 37 by meezergirl from Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey USA on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
arrived in the post today. Looking forward to reading it over the weekend.
