Before I Die
Registered by Jive-Monster of -- Somewhere in Derbyshire🤷♂️, Derbyshire United Kingdom on 4/12/2008
This book is in a Controlled Release!
This book is in a Controlled Release!
7 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Jive-Monster from -- Somewhere in Derbyshire🤷♂️, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Saturday, April 12, 2008
This has been on my wish list since I saw it in WHSmith a few months ago. On offer so had to buy it.
From the back:
It's really going to happen. They said it would, but this is quicker than anyone thought.
Everyone has to die. We all know it.
With only a few months of life left, sixteen-year-old Tessa knows it better than most.
She's made a list though - ten things she wants to do before she dies. Number one is sex. Starting tonight.
But getting what you want isn't easy. And getting what youwant doesn't always give you what you need. And sometimes the most unexpected things become important.
From the back:
It's really going to happen. They said it would, but this is quicker than anyone thought.
Everyone has to die. We all know it.
With only a few months of life left, sixteen-year-old Tessa knows it better than most.
She's made a list though - ten things she wants to do before she dies. Number one is sex. Starting tonight.
But getting what you want isn't easy. And getting what youwant doesn't always give you what you need. And sometimes the most unexpected things become important.
Journal Entry 2 by Jive-Monster from -- Somewhere in Derbyshire🤷♂️, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Monday, May 12, 2008
What an absolutely brilliant book!! The writing is spot on and the characters are just so wonderfully natural. In spite of the subject (16 year old girl with terminal leukemia) it is an enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to anyone.
I recommend this book to anyone.
Journal Entry 3 by Jive-Monster from -- Somewhere in Derbyshire🤷♂️, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Monday, May 19, 2008
List of participants for the bookring in order of shipping:
rennie1811
Inver
Wandering-B
lauraloo29
spaceystacey
spoiledrotten
Then back to me Jive-Monster
Please post a journal entry when you receive the book so we know you've got it safe and sound and then journal it again when you've read it.
PM the next person on the list for their address when you've nearly finished the book so it can continue its journey without delay. Then one final journal entry when it's in the post please.
Please try not to keep the book for more that a month, that way we can keep the ring going.
I really hope that you all enjoy the book as much as I did. Happy Reading!!
rennie1811
Inver
Wandering-B
lauraloo29
spaceystacey
spoiledrotten
Then back to me Jive-Monster
Please post a journal entry when you receive the book so we know you've got it safe and sound and then journal it again when you've read it.
PM the next person on the list for their address when you've nearly finished the book so it can continue its journey without delay. Then one final journal entry when it's in the post please.
Please try not to keep the book for more that a month, that way we can keep the ring going.
I really hope that you all enjoy the book as much as I did. Happy Reading!!
Journal Entry 4 by Jive-Monster at Bookring, Book Ring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 22, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (5/22/2008 UTC) at Bookring, Book Ring -- Controlled Releases
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Sending out as a bookring to rennie1811. Hope you enjoy it =)
Sending out as a bookring to rennie1811. Hope you enjoy it =)
Journal Entry 5 by rennie1811 from Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Thursday, May 29, 2008
I received this book on Saturday, Can't wait to start reading it.
Journal Entry 6 by rennie1811 from Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Thursday, June 5, 2008
I really enjoyed this book, I was a bit doubtful as I started to read it but once I got into it I could not put it down and by the end I was crying! The book is very well written and it does make you think about what you would do and how it would effect you if it was your child. Thanks for sending out the ring I have sent this book on to Inver (Wed 04/06)
Book arrived safe and sound. Will get to this ASAP. Nearly finished have contacte Wandering-B for address (11/6/08)
I too didn't like the start of the book but continued on. The more I read the more I got into the storyline. The characters were very down to earth and real. I so wanted to cuddle Cal and tell him everything would be alright. You really did feel for what Tess was/had to go through and how it was affecting those nearsest and dearest. I thought from Chapter 37 onwards she really had to come to terms with her condition and knew she couldn't get better. A book you definitely need tissues for. Very descriptive towards the end, but spot on (speaking from experience of losing a loved one).
Thanks for sharing this book Jive-Monster.Have the address for Wandering-B will get it in the post ASAP.
Thanks for sharing this book Jive-Monster.Have the address for Wandering-B will get it in the post ASAP.
Journal Entry 9 by Inver at Mastrick Post Office in Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, June 13, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (6/13/2008 UTC) at Mastrick Post Office in Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom
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Sending on to next in bookring. Winging its way to Hong Kong. Happy travels and don't get lost!! (Sent surface mail)
Sending on to next in bookring. Winging its way to Hong Kong. Happy travels and don't get lost!! (Sent surface mail)
I'm not sure, but I think this one walked all the way from Scotland! Just arrived today. I'll try to get to it quickly so it can be on its way. thanks to all for sharing!
Good book! I enjoyed watching Tess come to terms with her future. Her decisions on what was most important and appropriate to put on her to-do list was both amusing and heart-rending. I've not read a book which used the devices the end of this one did - the snipets of thoughts spaced further apart. Quite moving. Thanks again to Jive-Monster for sending this one out. Posting onward today.
This arrived today. I have a couple of rings before it, but I will keep it moving. Thank you.
This was a excellent read. I was reading it on the bus, too near the end and had to stop because of the tears running down my cheeks. Poignant. Tender. Realistic.
I will be sending this on its way next week. Thank you for sharing.
I will be sending this on its way next week. Thank you for sharing.
Received in the post on Saturday. Will be reading over the Holidays. Thank you so much for including me in this bookring.
01/21/2009 did not make it to the post office today. 01/25/2009 Bright and early 8:00 a.m. will be posted out to the next reader.
01/21/2009 did not make it to the post office today. 01/25/2009 Bright and early 8:00 a.m. will be posted out to the next reader.
Recieved this in the mail along with three other rings! Thanks so much for sending and including me. I will read and send on ASAP. Thanks for your patience.
02/28/09 Finished this last night. It was a very thought provoking book and it certainly makes you appreciate your life. The characters were very well written and very natural. Will mail this back to JiveMonster as soon as I get the address. Thanks again for including me.
02/28/09 Finished this last night. It was a very thought provoking book and it certainly makes you appreciate your life. The characters were very well written and very natural. Will mail this back to JiveMonster as soon as I get the address. Thanks again for including me.
Journal Entry 16 by spoiledrotten at Swadlincote, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (3/3/2009 UTC) at Swadlincote, Derbyshire United Kingdom
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Sent this out this morning to Jive-Monster. Thanks for including me in the ring!
Sent this out this morning to Jive-Monster. Thanks for including me in the ring!
Journal Entry 17 by Jive-Monster from -- Somewhere in Derbyshire🤷♂️, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Arrived safe and sound in the post.
I'm so pleased that you all liked the book as much as I did. lauraloo29 - I had to stop reading a book the other day in the canteen at work as I was in tears - how embarrassing!!
Will be releasing fairly soon.
I'm so pleased that you all liked the book as much as I did. lauraloo29 - I had to stop reading a book the other day in the canteen at work as I was in tears - how embarrassing!!
Will be releasing fairly soon.
Journal Entry 18 by Jive-Monster at Burton on Trent, A Colleague -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 28, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (3/19/2009 UTC) at Burton on Trent, A Colleague -- Controlled Releases
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