Journal Entry 1 by cestmoi from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Friday, December 27, 2002

TBR.
Picked this up at a thrift shop. It has some severe water damage to the cover and first 100 pages or so in the form of wrinkling and "shrinking", but the pages are intact and there is no damage to the printed words. I had wanted to read it for a long time, so it was a bargain for me. 

Journal Entry 2 by cestmoi from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Monday, March 03, 2003

I'm a little more than half way through this book. When I first started it, I wasn't sure I'd like it, but as it goes on I find myself hooked and anxious to know what happens to all the women.

Its written in journal entry style, one chapter to each girl/woman about their life in the Congo with Nathan, the husband/father who is a Baptist Minister.

Their life with the natives is nothing like their city life in Georgia and primitive compared to their 1950's suburban Georgia.

My favourite character so far is Adah. She writes and talks (when she talks) backwards on purpose. Since one my hidden talents is writing in mirror images and I am thrilled by palindromes, she is like a soul sister to me.

I'll write more when I've finished it.

I have to say thanks to Seabass and KatRV for requesting this book next and forcing me to move it to the top of my TBR pile! 

Journal Entry 3 by cestmoi from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Saturday, March 08, 2003

Incredible.
The richness of the Congo landscape and culture are depicted so clearly in this novel as a backdrop to the relationships between parents/children - husbands/wives - mother/daughter -sister/sister. The comparisons between the "Amrican" relationships and the Congolese relationships are fascinating. The political history of the Congo pulled the whole thing together.

Not an easy read, but definitely enjoyable and worth the effort.

Adah was still my favourite at the end and I felt sorry for Rachel the most. Only Leah seemed to end up really happy. But they all struggled with demons from their life with Nathan and even whey they tried to leave Africa behind, it was impossible.

Off to Seabass this Tuesday - I'm sure Kat will enjoy it as much as I did. 

Journal Entry 4 by KatRVT from Newmarket, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, May 28, 2003

One of my favorite. Thank you ceimoi! I'll be returning this to you at the next meeting.Kat 

Journal Entry 5 by KatRVT at Starbucks - King St Meetup in Toronto, Ontario Canada on Monday, June 09, 2003

Release planned for Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Starbucks 4 King St. Toronto Meetup in Toronto, Ontario Canada.


This one goes back to the owner. I have to say I'm going to keep my eye out for another copy for myself. This one I would like on my home shelf. 

Journal Entry 6 by cestmoi from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Sunday, July 06, 2003

This is going to bc'er net next and then she'll be sending it on to bc'er dawni. Currently Penhaligon is holding it for me after picking it up from katvrt for me....so..as soon as I get it back..out it will go! 

Journal Entry 7 by cestmoi from Hamilton, Ontario Canada on Monday, July 14, 2003

Just rec'd back from Penhaligon - will mail to net on Thursday. 

Journal Entry 8 by net from Creston, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, August 05, 2003

Just received this. I'm really looking forward to it. I have one bookring book to finish, then I will get started on this one. Thanks cestmoi.  

Journal Entry 9 by net from Creston, British Columbia Canada on Sunday, September 28, 2003

Once again, I'd like to thank cestmoi for sending this book to me. I had heard a lot about it, and I was really looking forward to reading it.

I tried several times, but I found I just couldn't 'get into it'. I found I really didn't care about these people.

I'll be sending it on to dawni, unfinished, as I know she needs it for a book club read. I will try again, when another copy finds it way to me. 

Journal Entry 10 by dawni from Windsor, Ontario Canada on Thursday, October 09, 2003

Received in the mail today - thanks, cestmoi & net!

This book is now on my TBR pile - I'm holding it to read in December, 2003 for my monthly book club meeting.

dawni 

Journal Entry 11 by dawni from Windsor, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, February 04, 2004

This is, unequivocally, one of the very best works of fiction I've ever read. I absolutely devoured this book, and as I went along I found myself getting more and more wrapped up in the lives of each of the characters - loving them, despising them, feeling for them - and I never wanted the book to end! When I was finished, I found myself dealing with more questions than answers, in a way... I was definitely left with a number of things to think about even after the experience of reading the book was over.

I'm very much looking forward to our book club discussion (hopefully this weekend). I have visions of us talking for hours, and still not even touching on everything this wonderful book has to offer.

Thanks again, cestmoi, for sharing with me! :) 

Journal Entry 12 by dawni at Wildfire Bakery on Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Friday, May 14, 2004

Released on Friday, May 14, 2004 at Wildfire Bakery on Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia Canada.

Left on the counter by the window - good luck!

dawni 

Journal Entry 13 by amordecosmos from Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, May 15, 2004

Found in the Wild-fire. I just finished reading a book and was looking for one. Looks like this book found me... Thanks everyone! I think BookCrossing.com is a great idea! I'll post again when I've read the book. 

Journal Entry 14 by amordecosmos from Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Monday, July 12, 2004

This is a really great book. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
 

Journal Entry 15 by amordecosmos at Wildfire Bakery on Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Monday, July 12, 2004

Released on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Wildfire Bakery on Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia Canada. 

Journal Entry 16 by cndnbrat from Fort St. John, British Columbia Canada on Sunday, May 22, 2005

I actually got the book in Victoria BC from a friend of mine - I was traveling home to FSJ and needed reading material. She had found the book and offered it to me. I have only recently started the book and plan to leave it at the FSJ Cultural Center in hopes someone will enjoy the book also. I love the idea of traveling books - and this one has been on a journey.

CAUGHT IN FORT ST. JOHN BC CANADA