Journal Entry 1 by 300dogs from Jackson, New Jersey USA on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

If you are new to BookCrossing and found this book and this site, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book and hopefully the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join BookCrossing (it doesn't cost anything to join!)—and if you do, please consider using me, 300dogs, as the member who referred you. If you prefer, you can remain anonymous.
Either way, I hope you'll journal so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey. You can post now saying that you’ve found the book. Then after you’ve read it, come back here; tell us your opinion of the book if you’d like; and let us know when and where the book is going next. Again, welcome, happy reading, and happy BookCrossing!

If you are already familiar with BookCrossing, thanks for picking up this book!! Enjoy!!
 

Journal Entry 2 by 300dogs from Jackson, New Jersey USA on Monday, August 10, 2009

My friend Suzanne told me about this book and I was thrilled to find it at the library book sale last year. I just finished reading it and really enjoyed it. Perry has so much wisdom! I love his "second" family--the one he chose of people who love and care about him. And of course, I now love Bounce too!

"Life is tough. It's full of suprises. It's full of obstacles to overcome..."

I thought this book would make a great ray. I just offered it so we'll see where it ends up! 

Journal Entry 3 by 300dogs from Jackson, New Jersey USA on Sunday, August 16, 2009

This book is being offered as a ray. General courtesy guidelines apply. Please journal the book as soon as you receive it and then, pm the next reader for their address so that we can keep it moving. Also, don't forget to make a journal entry again when you have finished! If you are backlogged or need to be moved further down on the list, please let me know. Thanks for signing up and enjoy Lottery!

Here is the mailing order, subject to change--
dvg (New Jersey)
kerbam1421 (Maryland)
ResQgeek (Virginia)
Aberpeter (Washington)
dabercro (Utah)
tostle (Utah)
easterngirl71 (Illinois)
Rrrcaron (New Hampshire)
spoiledrotten (New Jersey)





 

Journal Entry 4 by 300dogs at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Monday, August 17, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (8/17/2009 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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This book is also being released as part of the 1st annual One Word Release Challenge that I am hosting. The purpose of the One Word Release Challenge is to release books with just a one word title.

The ray begins...happy trails!

 

Journal Entry 5 by dvg from Flanders, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

I'm so excited! This arrived today and I cannot wait to start reading it...especially after reading the JE by the host of this ring, 300dogs. Thank you for including me....it shall be moving quickly. =)
(Marking as reserved.) 

Journal Entry 6 by dvg at Postal Release, Given to a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, August 22, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (8/24/2009 UTC) at Postal Release, Given to a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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I absolutely loved this story! I couldn't put it down, picked it up this morning while I was having my coffee and before I realized it, I was done. I just fell in love with Perry - who is so smart - and the family that he picked, his friends and Bounce.
He was so fortunate to have a loving Gran who made sure she not only taught him his lessons in learning but his lessons of life. He was able to listen and make all the right decisions for himself.
I don't want to give the story away for the next reader, Kerbam1421. So all I will say is Perry is an amazing individual who knows what truly matters in life. I know you will enjoy this wonderful book and its on its way to you first thing Monday morning.
Thank you 300dogs for sharing this with me. ((Hugs)) 

Journal Entry 7 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Received this book tonight. Boy oh boy - when it rains, it pours. I'm in the middle of one bookring and then have 3 more before I can get to this one, but I'm a pretty fast reader. I'll keep you updated. I promise I won't keep it too long. I'm anxious to get to this one, esp., after reading a little note from dvg that this is a really good story! :) Thank you for sending my way dvg and thanks 300dogs for including me! :)

UPDATE: I started reading this on 9/29/09. I can't believe I've had it for over a month already. So sorry! Should be done within a week. 

Journal Entry 8 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Wednesday, October 07, 2009

I really enjoyed this easy read! I laughed and I cried. Per is such a sweet soul. I cracked up every time he said "That is so cool." :) This book really helps you to see the simple things in life and enjoy them!

I have PMed the next person in line and just waiting to here back from them for their address.

Thanks so much for including me! :) 

Journal Entry 9 by kerbam1421 at Arbutus, Maryland USA on Thursday, October 08, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (10/8/2009 UTC) at Arbutus, Maryland USA

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Off to ResQGeek! It seems like I'm not receiving PM's :( I found this out after harrassing him - LOL

Enjoy the book!

DC#: 420223109102128882300838705236 

Journal Entry 10 by ResQgeek from Alexandria, Virginia USA on Saturday, October 10, 2009

Arrived in today's mail. I'll start reading this soon. 

Journal Entry 11 by ResQgeek from Alexandria, Virginia USA on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Perry L. Crandell is NOT retarded. His IQ is 76, which means he might be slow, but he can figure things out if he tries. Perry's Gram raised him and provided him with every bit of wisdom she could. When she dies, the rest of his disfunctional family forces him from the home she left him, but Perry lands on his feet. His friends find a place for him and he begins life on his own. Everything changes when he wins $12 million in the Lottery. Soon his relatives (not to mention lots of strangers) all want a piece of the action.

Perry's innocence and simple wisdom provide a refreshing look at the world and what others often believe to be important. Perry would certainly suggest that our priorities are often in the wrong place. In the end, Perry finds his real family among his friends, those who like him for who his is. There are bittersweet moments along the way, but in the end this is a story about hope and the ability of people to grow beyond their limitations. 

Journal Entry 12 by ResQgeek at Alexandria, Virginia USA on Monday, October 19, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (10/19/2009 UTC) at Alexandria, Virginia USA

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I'll take this to the post office at lunch time, to send it off to Washington. 

Journal Entry 13 by Aberpeter from Kirkland, Washington USA on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

I have the book!! I've had the book for about a week - sorry I didn't journal earlier. We just moved this past weekend and between packing, unpacking and lack of internet access I haven't had the opportunity to journal the book yet. I will start reading it tonight as I just finished the ring before this one. Thanks 300dogs for organizing this ring. 

Journal Entry 14 by Aberpeter from Kirkland, Washington USA on Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Perry is not retarded. He has an IQ of 76. He might be slow, but he is not retarded. Perry lives with his Gram. She has been his only real family for years. Shortly after Gram dies, Perry wins the lottery. His mother and siblings, who wanted nothing to do with Perry for his whole life, are all now very interested in Perry and his money. Lottery is a great story about a simple man, living a simple life, who doesn't take the small things in life for granted.

hahaha - I was just about to email daberco (my mom) and suggest this book to her. It looks like she's next on the ring. I'll be dropping the book in the mail soon since I already have her address. 

Journal Entry 15 by Aberpeter at -- Mail or by hand-ring, RABCK, meetings, Washington USA on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (11/11/2009 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-ring, RABCK, meetings, Washington USA

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mailing to dabercro 

Journal Entry 16 by dabercro from Clinton, Utah USA on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Received in the mail yesterday. Should be able to start this in the next couple of days. Looking forward to this book after reading the previous JE's 

Journal Entry 17 by dabercro from Clinton, Utah USA on Monday, November 23, 2009

A really good book. I found myself getting angry when Perry's family tried to take advantage of Perry. Gram, who raised and loved Perry, prepared him for a future without her. She taught him how to "read" other people and their motives. Gram communicated to Perry from the other side to help him make the right decisions. He had great friends in Keith, Gary, and Cherry. 

Journal Entry 18 by dabercro at a fellow BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (11/24/2009 UTC) at a fellow BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA

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Book is heading south on I-15 to the next participant, tostle. 

Journal Entry 19 by tostle from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Sunday, November 29, 2009

I received this book! Thanks for sharing! I will read it soon and get it moving again! 

Journal Entry 20 by tostle from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Sunday, December 27, 2009

I finished this book last week and forgot to journal it! I enjoyed this story of triumph and redemption. I Perry was an amazing young man and I just loved his Gram.
Thanks for sharing the book with me! I will get it off to the next reader! 

Journal Entry 21 by easterngirl71 from Alton, Illinois USA on Thursday, February 04, 2010

Thanks so much for letting me join your Lottery ring! Since I signed up and now somehow I acquired a copy. Also I would not want to keep the person after me waiting as I do have a few other ring/ray books I am working on!! Again thanks, will send to Rrrcaron:) 

Journal Entry 22 by Rrrcaron from Lancaster, New Hampshire USA on Saturday, February 20, 2010

Received this book in the mail yesterday. Will get to it soon.
Ruth 

Journal Entry 23 by Rrrcaron from Lancaster, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, March 07, 2010

A very enjoyable read. Although Perry may have been slow, he knew the real things that make your life rich, and it wasn't money. I'm glad I read it! Sending on to next reader....
Ruth 

Journal Entry 24 by spoiledrotten from Waldwick, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Received this in the mail along with another ring book! PLEASE be patient, the ring I am reading now is almost 1,000 pages and I have one other ring in front of this one. I will read as fast as I can. Thanks for including me and sending this on. 

Journal Entry 25 by spoiledrotten at Fair Lawn, New Jersey USA on Monday, June 07, 2010

Just finished this book and really enjoyed it! I agree with the previous JE's and must say, this story makes you pause and realize what is truly important in life. Thanks so much for sending and including me. Since 300dogs did not want it back, it is now available. 

Journal Entry 26 by spoiledrotten at Waldwick, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (12/21/2010 UTC) at Waldwick, New Jersey USA

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Left in the clubhouse library.