Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life
9 journalers for this copy...
Paperback edition with 176 pages.
Product Description according to Amazon:
When his grandson was born, Daniel Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics—dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death—and what motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. You see, Daniel Gottlieb is a quadriplegic—the result of a near-fatal automobile accident that occurred two decades ago—and he knows enough not to take anything for granted. Then, when Sam was only 14 months old, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Develop-mental Disability, a form of autism, and suddenly everything changed. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability—and Daniel Gottlieb’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable.
This lovingly written, emotionally gripping book offers unique—and universal—insights into what it means to be human.
Product Description according to Amazon:
When his grandson was born, Daniel Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics—dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death—and what motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. You see, Daniel Gottlieb is a quadriplegic—the result of a near-fatal automobile accident that occurred two decades ago—and he knows enough not to take anything for granted. Then, when Sam was only 14 months old, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Develop-mental Disability, a form of autism, and suddenly everything changed. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability—and Daniel Gottlieb’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable.
This lovingly written, emotionally gripping book offers unique—and universal—insights into what it means to be human.
It was started on 2011. January
Finished on: 2012. January
Read and Passed on 8 readers: namely
1. kobie03 (CAN), 2. Lydiasbooks (UK), 3. Smurphie (UK), 4. raluk68 (ROM), 5. Appelsiini (FIN), 6. rodespringbal (BEL), 7. Finnchen (LUX), 8. storm0103 (SUI)
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The book started to travell to Canada!
Journal Entry 4 by kobie03 at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Book and some lovely teas arrived this week with a big pile of mail that had arrived over the 5 weeks we were away. I'll read it soon as I get resettled.Thanks.
Journal Entry 5 by kobie03 at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Friday, February 11, 2011
loved this book which has important life lessons not just for Sam but for all of us. i liked the idea of taking care of your part of the universe even if it's only 3 millimeters. that's powerful advice.
thanks so much for sharing this wonderful book with me.
thanks so much for sharing this wonderful book with me.
Journal Entry 6 by kobie03 at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Friday, February 11, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (2/11/2011 UTC) at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
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mailed to Lydiasbooks.
Journal Entry 7 by Lydiasbooks at Tottenham, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, March 28, 2011
It's just arrived, looks like a great book! I'll read it soon, hope to get it on the move quicker this time so hakkalina doesn't have to prod me. Thanks!
Journal Entry 8 by Lydiasbooks at Tottenham, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Couldn't really get excited about this. It's ok but just doesn't seem to have much original content. Barring specific circumstances, most of the emotions and topics here apply to anyone. I could have read the whole thing but I didn't feel it was telling me anything new. I'm giving up, and will pass it on to the next reader within the next week or two. Sorry for the delay. Hope everyone else enjoys this book.
Arrived this morning and now top of the reading pile.
Didn't take long to read. I found these letters very personel and touching I would almost go as far as saying this was the authors way of making sure that when he is gone his grandson doen't forget him and the lessons he has tried to teach him about life.
Heading off to Romania on the next leg of this ring.
Got it!
Thank you!
Thank you!
I couldn't get into it. I guess I didn't had the right mood for the letters .. I hope the next reader will be more excited then me!
The book is on its way to Finland!
Enjoy it!
The book is on its way to Finland!
Enjoy it!
Journal Entry 14 by 
Appelsiini
at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
This one arrived today! Thanks! I'll try to be quick with my TBR-pile so I can start this one! :)
Journal Entry 15 by Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Sunday, October 2, 2011
Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Sunday, October 2, 2011
I loved this one! Thanks for sharing this wonderful book!
Journal Entry 16 by Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Sunday, October 2, 2011
Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Sunday, October 2, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (10/2/2011 UTC) at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland
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On its way to Belgium. Travel safe! :)
Journal Entry 17 by 
rodespringbal
at Moerbeke-Waas, Oost-Vlaanderen / Flandre Orientale Belgium on Thursday, October 13, 2011
rodespringbal at Moerbeke-Waas, Oost-Vlaanderen / Flandre Orientale Belgium on Thursday, October 13, 2011
in the mailbox today
Journal Entry 18 by rodespringbal at Moerbeke-Waas, Oost-Vlaanderen / Flandre Orientale Belgium on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
rodespringbal at Moerbeke-Waas, Oost-Vlaanderen / Flandre Orientale Belgium on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
a beautiful book about the joy and happinness of life. Thanks for the ring.
Will send this to finnchen this week. Enjoy
Will send this to finnchen this week. Enjoy
Journal Entry 19 by Finnchen at Luxembourg / Lëtzebuerg, Kanton Luxemburg Luxembourg on Monday, December 5, 2011
I received the book today. Thanks for sending it.
Journal Entry 20 by Finnchen at Luxembourg / Lëtzebuerg, Kanton Luxemburg Luxembourg on Sunday, December 11, 2011
What a wonderful little book! Such wisdom, so much love. I enjoyed each of its 170 pages.
Thank you for sharing and letting me read this litle gem.
Thank you for sharing and letting me read this litle gem.
Journal Entry 21 by Finnchen at PLEASE ☑ controlled release then choose Country>Region>City, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Luxembourg on Monday, December 12, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (12/12/2011 UTC) at PLEASE ☑ controlled release then choose Country>Region>City, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Luxembourg
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On its way to Switzerland. Enjoy!
I have received the book this morning. Thanks Finnchen for the book and the nice stamps on your envelopp. My son was so glad to add those beautiful roses from Luxembourg to his collection. Thanks
The book will be read after Christmas.
The book will be read after Christmas.
Journal Entry 23 by storm0103 at Aeugst am Albis, Zürich Switzerland on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
It is definitely an interesting book, full of wisdom. But one has to be in the right mood to read it. The 3 millimeters of the universe to take care of did impressed me a lot and I'll try to remember it.
Thanks Hakkalina for sharing this book with us.
Thanks Hakkalina for sharing this book with us.
Released 12 yrs ago (12/30/2011 UTC) at Aeugst am Albis, Zürich Switzerland
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The book has been sent today per mail to Hakkalina.
Happy New Year and happy reading in 2012 !
Happy New Year and happy reading in 2012 !
Thank you everyone for joining to this ring, and sharing your thoughts over this book. I am so happy this was a great journey!
