coming up

Coming up in July the regular second Thursday is Brenda's choice; Decision Points by George Bush.

Also coming up, we are skipping bookclub in the month of August. This is the only month that we generally skip due to start of school maddness and such.

Then, coming up, I, myself, have chosen; The King's Speech for discussion in September. I have both read the book and watched the movie. The book does not swear and I watched the movie on Brenda's clearplay. I will let you know later which I preferred.

So that is a pretty good list of updates and books that will be coming up. Have an awesome day and until thenish, Happy Happy Reading to YOU!

esperanza

Esperanza. Isn't that such a beautiful name. It means hope. And that is the background of the story we just read. Esperanza Rising is a true story about a young girl who is very wealthy living in Mexico. She is an only child and has servants and lives a wonderful life. Each year on her birthday she gets a new porcelin doll. Her life is easy. Then, the day before her 13th birthday, her father is killed. And soon her mother and her are forced to make a life changing decision. They end fleeing with another family to California to become field workers. This is now her life. Wealthy to poverty literally overnight. That is the basics of the story. Now for the discussion part. We had a great night with lots going on. Points that were made: How difficult it would be to go from one lifestyle to another. The strength it takes to carry on even when things around you are so hard. Will Power. Learning new things, like when Esperanza has to learn how to sweep, and take care of babies. Going to a new country~a new life. How parents want the best things for you. How Esperanza means hope, and who doesn't need some hope. We liked Esperanza and how she did what was necessary even though it was hard. We liked her mom that showed her the way. We liked Isabel who at 8 knew everything going on. We liked Miguel for getting Abuelita. We liked Abuelita and her zig zag blanket. I can't say enough good about this book. Great choice, Great read.

A couple of good lines:

"Oh, Esperanza, they are too young for raw plums! Everyonee knows that plums must be cooked for babies," said Isabel. "Well, I am not everyone!" yelled Esperanza. "I didn't mean to yell. It was a long day. I gave them some rice water and they seem to be fine now." Isabel said, "That was exactly the right thing to do!"

and

"Do not ever be afraid to start over."

It's official I loved it. Now, until next time, Happy Reading!!

done!

done.

finished.

complete.

end.

over.

acheived.

done.

I have finished reading esperanza rising. i sat down yesterday for a couple of hours and couldn't put it down. i don't know what exactly took me so long to get into it in the first place...well, not intirely true~ sometimes reading the ending first doesn't do me any favors. anyhow, this is a fast read, it is a lovely story and i can't wait to discuss it tomorrow. until then, happy reading!!

that time again

it is officially that time of the month to meet again! this thursday at my house we will be discussing esperanza rising. if you need a copy of the book, you can let me know. it looks to be a pretty fast read. i admit to being a slight slacker and have read about 6 books in between last book club and this book club, but not june's book yet. though, i started it....so this thursday, 8pm, my house! i think i will have summery food snacks that evening in case you care. until then, happy reading!