The Mermaid Chair

by Sue Monk Kidd | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0143036696 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingbookstogivewing of Springville, Tennessee USA on 6/19/2011
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Journal Entry 1 by wingbookstogivewing from Springville, Tennessee USA on Friday, July 29, 2011
This book is available and will be released soon into the wild

Journal Entry 2 by wingbookstogivewing at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Friday, February 10, 2012

Released 12 yrs ago (2/10/2012 UTC) at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases

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Release #10 from the Updated Wishlist RABCK, I hope you enjoy it!

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Journal Entry 3 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, March 2, 2012
Ah, bookstogive, you gave me a wonderful surprise!!
And it is #10 of all your 100 wishlist give-aways, you are flooding the world with lovely gifts for so many bookcrossers.
Thanks so much for your kindness!
I loved the first book by this author.

Journal Entry 4 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, December 28, 2013
I have enjoyed this as much as I thought I would!
It is now AVL for a new reader.

Journal Entry 5 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, March 14, 2014

Released 10 yrs ago (3/1/2014 UTC) at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom

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Sent to Meg72 to celebrate International Womens' Day.

Journal Entry 6 by Meg72 at Ílhavo, Aveiro Portugal on Sunday, March 16, 2014
Book arrived safe and sound! I think I am going to enjoy this story...Ah, and I loved the postcards :-)

Journal Entry 7 by Meg72 at Ílhavo, Aveiro Portugal on Friday, June 27, 2014
Although I don´t agree with the main idea in this book - that the solution to a midlife crisis is an affair - I have to confess I had a hard time putting it down, because the author´s prose is very appealing.

Jessie is an artist, turned housewife, who, at 42, finds her life in a rut. When she is informed that her mother has just chopped off one of her fingers and is acting very strange, Jessie seizes the opportunity to get away from her mundane life and husband, although returning to her home island brings her sad memories of her father´s death in a boat accident. While she is trying to figure out what is the cause of her mum´s strange behaviour, she meets Brother Thomas, a monk that confined himself to a monastery to escape the memories of his wife´s death. The two feel an instant attraction but can their feelings survive the “real world” beyond the shores of Egret Island?

Like I said above, the book is beautifully written, for the author is very good at describing the wild landscapes of Egret Island and you feel like you´re actually smelling the sea and feeling the wind ruffle your hair while watching a stalk soar through the skies. There is also a very interesting mix of religion and mythology and how they sometimes get muddled up to create a story, or belief, that holds so strong that it can make a person do strange things.

As for the affair between Jessie and Brother Thomas, although it seemed a bit rushed, I can understand that, for a person seeking meaning and a way out to anywhere, a monk (a good looking one!) can easily become a kind of saviour.

A enjoyed the ending, I did not find it too sugary sweet (for that, we have chick-lit!) and I think the main character grew up a bit and discovered that the solution to dissatisfaction is mainly found within.



Journal Entry 8 by Meg72 at Ílhavo, Aveiro Portugal on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Released 9 yrs ago (8/28/2014 UTC) at Ílhavo, Aveiro Portugal

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Nakipa picked this book from my VBB Women in Fiction and so it continues its journey!

Journal Entry 9 by wingNakipawing at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Friday, September 5, 2014
This book (and 3 others) has arrived. Thank you Meg72 for letting me be a part of this box. :D

Journal Entry 10 by wingNakipawing at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Released 1 yr ago (1/31/2023 UTC) at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal

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This book goes out to you as part of the Valentine's Day Exchange, hosted by Poodlesister. I hope you like it.

Journal Entry 11 by wingchawosowing at Heusenstamm, Hessen Germany on Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Reached me as part of my Valentine's package together with great goodies.

I read "The Secret Life of the Bees" years ago and looking forward to read another book of Sue Monk Kidd.

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