Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps
Registered by TaleofGenji of North Jersey, New Jersey USA on 12/4/2008
This book is in a Controlled Release!
9 journalers for this copy...
My Aunt said, "This is a book that needs to be passed on." I got it in the mail on a Monday, was super, super busy, but just couldn't stop reading it with every stolen moment I could find. I finished it on Thursday and I'm sending it on its journey.
LGinder
KarmelK
merrymari
Bug2004
sunfi
jumpingin
hyphen8
Ctychic
I will add to this list as needed.
I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I have.
LGinder
KarmelK
merrymari
Bug2004
sunfi
jumpingin
hyphen8
Ctychic
I will add to this list as needed.
I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I have.
Journal Entry 2 by TaleofGenji at Rancho Santa Margarita, California USA on Friday, December 5, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (12/5/2008 UTC) at Rancho Santa Margarita, California USA
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Delivery Confirmation Number 0308 1400 0001 8974 9037. Enjoy!
Delivery Confirmation Number 0308 1400 0001 8974 9037. Enjoy!
Book made it safely here today. Will read and pass along after the holiday mailing frenzy has past.
What an amazing book and project this is! I got to the end and have to admit being sad that it was done. I agree, it does need to be passed on, and on. If you go onto the StoryCorps web site you can actually click on stories and hear the actual recordings of people which I found fascinating also. Plus it gives you instructions on how to record your own story or help someone else record theirs. Thanks so much for passing this gem along and introducing me to this wonderful organization.
I have Karmelk's mailing information although I'm going to hold off mailing it until after the holiday rush to avoid the postal madhouse. I'll attach another post to this journal entry when the book goes out (most likely the week of the 29th).
I have Karmelk's mailing information although I'm going to hold off mailing it until after the holiday rush to avoid the postal madhouse. I'll attach another post to this journal entry when the book goes out (most likely the week of the 29th).
Journal Entry 5 by LGinder at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, December 21, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (12/21/2008 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Sending this off to the next participant, karmelk, enjoy!
Note: Book was mailed out 12/29/08
Sending this off to the next participant, karmelk, enjoy!
Note: Book was mailed out 12/29/08
This naughty book was playing hookey somewhere. It showed up today, rather tardy and proud of itself.
I promptly gave it a talking to and it promises to be on time to the next ringee.
I'll read it after my current book and then send it on.
Thanks for starting this ctychic and to LG for getting it to me! KK
I promptly gave it a talking to and it promises to be on time to the next ringee.
I'll read it after my current book and then send it on.
Thanks for starting this ctychic and to LG for getting it to me! KK
I like listening to the Saturday NPR shows because they remind me of my two years in Spain with my Air Force husband where my first two babies were born. We had no TV and listened to the old time radio shows. This Story project has been featured on NPR and I've really enjoyed reading the stories. I read most of thme and liked the wooden leg story the best. Thanks ladies. Sending on as soon as I get the info. Blessings, KK
I look forward to reading this book. Thanks for hosting the ring/ray.
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My favorite stories were: the wooden leg tales, and the story about the bus driver who was kind to the cancer patient. Good stuff. It is nice to read a book with a positive message once in awhile, as a change from the mysteries/thriller/crime/politico stuff I am usually devouring. Enjoy.
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My favorite stories were: the wooden leg tales, and the story about the bus driver who was kind to the cancer patient. Good stuff. It is nice to read a book with a positive message once in awhile, as a change from the mysteries/thriller/crime/politico stuff I am usually devouring. Enjoy.
Re'cvd today. Look forward to it! Thanks for sharing!!
Delightful. A heartwarming, positive group of stories. When I first started, I was a bit bored, but as I progressed I had a hard time tearing myself away. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks to Ctychic for allowing me to keep it for an extra amount of time. Sorry to have kept it for so long!
Off to sunfi tomrrw.
Off to sunfi tomrrw.
Just caught this one in Ohio, I have a number of other rings/rays ahead of it but I'll have it on it's way as soon as I can. Thanks Bug2004 for sending it to me and thanks Ctychic for including me in this ring.
I completed this last night (I started it yesterday) all I can say is 'Wow'. The quilt of stories that was created was awe-inspiring, I think this should be required reading for all Americans. You can really feel the love and compassion that most of these folks had for one another. I'll have this book on its way in the next day or so. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Journal Entry 13 by sunfi at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Ohio USA on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (6/30/2009 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Ohio USA
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Sent off to the next reader, it should arrive in the next few weeks.
Sent off to the next reader, it should arrive in the next few weeks.
The book has arrived and I will read it as soon as I finish the book I'm currently reading. Thanks, sunfi, for sending it.
I can only echo the previous comments. Wow! I meant to read this a few stories at a time while I was reading another book I'd already started, but I got so engrossed in these stories that the first book sits forgotten on my nightstand (and it's a good book, too!).
By the time I'd gotten to the fifth (or so) story, I'd already ordered a copy of this to send to someone I know will love it.
I have hyphen8's address and will send this book out as soon as possible. My car's in the shop right now, so it might have to wait a day or two.
Thanks, Ctychic and Ctychic's aunt, for sharing this book!
By the time I'd gotten to the fifth (or so) story, I'd already ordered a copy of this to send to someone I know will love it.
I have hyphen8's address and will send this book out as soon as possible. My car's in the shop right now, so it might have to wait a day or two.
Thanks, Ctychic and Ctychic's aunt, for sharing this book!
Journal Entry 16 by jumpingin at -- By post or by hand-ie ring, trade, RABCK, meet, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (8/4/2009 UTC) at -- By post or by hand-ie ring, trade, RABCK, meet, British Columbia Canada
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The book is now on its way, by surface mail, to hyphen8. Thanks again for including me in this ring!
The book is now on its way, by surface mail, to hyphen8. Thanks again for including me in this ring!
Received today. This is one of two rings to arrive today, and I had another arrive on Friday, but this book will go on the top of the TBR stack..I love listening to StoryCorps, so I'm sure I'll enjoy this.
Thanks for including me, and special thanks to jumpingin for the postage stamps for my mother's collection!
Thanks for including me, and special thanks to jumpingin for the postage stamps for my mother's collection!
StoryCorps is a terrific idea, and the book is as wonderful as the radio broadcasts. So many people have great stories to tell!
I've been reading a few of these every day and I was sad when I got to the end - I'll miss my fix! :p
Thanks so much for including me in this ring.
PMing Ctychic (just don't ask me to pronounce that) to see where I should send this book next.
I've been reading a few of these every day and I was sad when I got to the end - I'll miss my fix! :p
Thanks so much for including me in this ring.
PMing Ctychic (just don't ask me to pronounce that) to see where I should send this book next.
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Mailed home to Ctychic today. Thanks for sharing!
Mailed home to Ctychic today. Thanks for sharing!
Book arrived back home safely and brought some friends with it. Thank you hyphen8 for the bookmarks and postcard! I hope you all enjoyed this ring.
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Sending this on to continue its journey. I hope many more people find and enjoy this book as much as its previous readers. Putting in Kaila-Ann's Mixed Bag Book Box.
Sending this on to continue its journey. I hope many more people find and enjoy this book as much as its previous readers. Putting in Kaila-Ann's Mixed Bag Book Box.
This book looked unusual and interesting so I've snatched it out of kaila-ann's Mixed Bag Bookbox. Judging by the JEs here, I think I've got a winner! Thanks Ctychic for putting it in the box :=D
I found these stories absolutely fascinating. Wow, it's a little astounding how touching and moving the stories of ordinary people are. We are really all in this together and so much more alike than we think. And not only a wonderful book but a fantastic program of listening and recording oral histories. I am bookmarking the website. I feel very grateful for finding this book and will find a way to good way to pass it on for others to enjoy. Thanks for sharing :=D
Journal Entry 24 by dancing-dog at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, February 21, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (2/21/2010 UTC) at Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Adding this to elizardbreath's Books People Would Actually Read bookbox - enjoy!
Adding this to elizardbreath's Books People Would Actually Read bookbox - enjoy!