tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post4727627709901759731..comments2024-02-05T01:55:53.566-08:00Comments on Gently Mad: Unbroken by Laura HillenbrandSharon Wilfonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-19967426872042260972019-03-24T23:09:33.080-07:002019-03-24T23:09:33.080-07:00❤️ When you’ve believed your leaders to be gods I’...❤️ When you’ve believed your leaders to be gods I’d imagine it would be very difficult to accept they’re wrong. I don’t know if she read Unbroken as she lives in NZ. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-45540035275113994122019-03-24T22:45:12.325-07:002019-03-24T22:45:12.325-07:00HI Carol. Wow. That is interesting about your hu...HI Carol. Wow. That is interesting about your husband's grandmother. <br /><br />Ironically, and she probably did not read this review, but one of my oldest friends is Japanese and her father fought in WWII. When she told him she was marrying an American G.I. he slapped her across her face.<br /><br />Years later on his death bed, she sat by his side and read the Bible to him. Before he died he gave his life to Christ.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-37408383395303897062019-03-24T21:28:04.691-07:002019-03-24T21:28:04.691-07:00Hi Sharon, I can’t remember the context but recent...Hi Sharon, I can’t remember the context but recently I heard/read something along similar lines to your comment on 1000 Paper Cranes. I may have mentioned this before but when you talk to people who lived during WW2 or had relatives fighting in the Pacific, they still struggle with the atrocities. My husband’s grandma is turning 99 this year & since the war she has refused to buy anything made in Japan! Their memories are burned into their daily lives.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-18279986900649262162018-01-05T12:20:25.320-08:002018-01-05T12:20:25.320-08:00Hi Jeannette. Thanks for visiting my blog. I agr...Hi Jeannette. Thanks for visiting my blog. I agree, Laura Hillenbrand is an inspiration. I wonder if I would have such stamina.<br /><br />As for youth. I now must read with glasses but as long as I'm able I will read.<br /><br />Have a wonderful new year!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-73150151517063573922018-01-05T12:14:10.789-08:002018-01-05T12:14:10.789-08:00I appreciated Seabiscuit and Unbroken immensely......I appreciated Seabiscuit and Unbroken immensely...and then reading about the health struggles of Laura Hillenbrand as she was writing...well she is unbroken and a champion herself. <br /><br />Reading is a wonder, yes, but you must have much younger eyes than I . I shall poke around your blog more as able. Best to you in 2018. Jeannettehttp://breadonthewater.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-68896877121509431172015-10-14T10:40:24.485-07:002015-10-14T10:40:24.485-07:00Hi MSNR: I have not read Seabiscuit yet but I hav...Hi MSNR: I have not read Seabiscuit yet but I have the book. I look forward to reading it. Hopefully it won't be a let down after Unbroken.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-57832210131709037382015-10-13T21:40:27.701-07:002015-10-13T21:40:27.701-07:00Hillenbrand has once again found herself a perfect...Hillenbrand has once again found herself a perfect subject (Zamperini told her that it would be easier to write about him than Seabiscuit because he, at least, could talk), and again has demonstrated her skill in constructing a highly compelling story, vividly drawing upon the memories of a large cast of friends and family and former enemies. "Unbroken" is a marvelous book. Must see Noblesville Roofinghttps://www.kingdomquality.com/_home.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-4051022112026263732011-04-29T14:50:41.112-07:002011-04-29T14:50:41.112-07:00Wow, Angel! Why can't people like you live ne...Wow, Angel! Why can't people like you live near me? Unfair. Thanks for visiting, stumbling and following. I'm off to visit your blog now!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-61834677595939746992011-04-29T07:31:53.335-07:002011-04-29T07:31:53.335-07:00You have been Stumbled. I am absolutely Gently Mad...You have been Stumbled. I am absolutely Gently Mad :-) I love books, Borders is my favorite store! I am very lucky also to have a wonderful, huge(4 Story) used bookstore about 20 minutes from me. I just love going and walking around, the smell of books is the best smell in the world. I will absolutely have to pick up this book, it sounds intense. I am following you in all ways available as well. :-)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!!!<br /><br />Angel<br />Chasing SerenityAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363381921646791047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-46137246893881255792011-04-29T07:20:25.626-07:002011-04-29T07:20:25.626-07:00Stumbled this post.
I couldn't find any plac...Stumbled this post. <br /><br />I couldn't find any place to comment on NCSUE either. I did stumble at least one of her posts.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05565706433237340784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-78904427553018587462011-04-28T14:02:23.333-07:002011-04-28T14:02:23.333-07:00Thanks, NCSUE. I've stumbled you as well. I ...Thanks, NCSUE. I've stumbled you as well. I couldn't find where to leave a comment on your blog so I hope you're getting a follow up comment from me.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-11510617856431440102011-04-28T13:53:55.720-07:002011-04-28T13:53:55.720-07:00Wow, what a powerful review.
I have such mixed e...Wow, what a powerful review. <br />I have such mixed emotions about WWII. My husband is half Japanese- his mother is from Japan and is father was an orthodox Jew who fought in WWII to try and save some of his relatives who were being held in camps. It is such a dark time in history.<br />I stumbled you. Can't wait to read more of your reviews.<br />Stefanie<br />http://weddedblisster.blogspot.com/Eight years and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637377571956521458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-33933799746971095092011-04-28T13:46:46.521-07:002011-04-28T13:46:46.521-07:00@Kristin, Thanks for visiting. I stumbled you bac...@Kristin, Thanks for visiting. I stumbled you back!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-26063308359409762292011-04-28T09:40:26.851-07:002011-04-28T09:40:26.851-07:00stumbled here: http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?u...stumbled here: http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsharonhenning.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbook-review-for-unbroken-by-laura.html&title=Gently+Mad%3A+Book+Review+for+Unbroken+by+Laura+HillenbrandLifeBelowZerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196805307264728408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-50338016118541678822011-04-28T04:26:48.510-07:002011-04-28T04:26:48.510-07:00Sounds GREAT! So glad I read this review!!
Stumbl...Sounds GREAT! So glad I read this review!!<br /><br />Stumbled you...would love if you could stumble me back:<br />http://www.keenlykristin.com/2011/04/please-help-lizzie-get-her-wish.html<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Kristin :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379262211749306591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-28947221724538975662011-04-28T04:01:43.462-07:002011-04-28T04:01:43.462-07:00Hi there.
I “stumbled” the post you have at Mak...Hi there. <br /><br />I “stumbled” the post you have at Makobi Scribe's new hop, and I ask you to return the favor. I put up the following links on her “stumble hop”:<br /><br /><br />http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/p/blog-hop-for-every-day-of-week.html - a page listing hops for every day of the week<br /><br />http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/p/help-make-world-better-place.html - a list of charities which are highly rated for using your charitable donations for the purpose you intended<br /><br />http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/p/here-are-some-great-recipes-to-try.html - a page for recipes – and there are some great ones here<br /><br />http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/2010/11/taking-faith-behind-bars.html - day one of a week-long series examining the death penalty<br /><br />http://acts17verse28.blogspot.com/2011/03/expletive-deleted-thank-you-very-much.html - one of my more popular posts: “Expletive deleted? THANK YOU VERY MUCH!”<br /><br />Thank you, and have a great week!<br /><br />NCSueNCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-29601788380195301312011-03-19T21:25:24.395-07:002011-03-19T21:25:24.395-07:00You won't regret it. Have a great weekend.You won't regret it. Have a great weekend.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-6512172338090601412011-03-19T21:00:03.562-07:002011-03-19T21:00:03.562-07:00Hey, thank you. I must read this now.
http://ksha...Hey, thank you. I must read this now.<br /><br />http://kshawnedgar.wordpress.com/2011/03/05/field-of-play/K. Shawn Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343510166342204450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-40168658207770991202011-03-19T19:28:10.409-07:002011-03-19T19:28:10.409-07:00Hi Amanda, I hope you can read the rest of the boo...Hi Amanda, I hope you can read the rest of the book. It'll be worth your time. Have a great weekend!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-33551324956217904302011-03-19T17:38:16.349-07:002011-03-19T17:38:16.349-07:00The first part of the summary sounds so familiar t...The first part of the summary sounds so familiar to me. I know I haven't read the book, but I'm pretty sure my sister might have lent it to me, but I didn't get a chance to read it. Thanks for the in depth review. :)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-57497380657250164312011-03-19T12:13:55.667-07:002011-03-19T12:13:55.667-07:00gautami: Thanks for visiting. I'll definitel...gautami: Thanks for visiting. I'll definitely come by and see what you've got!Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-39766835940755083162011-03-19T06:57:49.630-07:002011-03-19T06:57:49.630-07:00Good to find your blog. I arrived here via Follow ...Good to find your blog. I arrived here via Follow Friday 40 and over!<br /><br />I am a book blogger. I read varied genres, have a truly eclectic taste in books. Feel free to explore my blog, browse my reviews. I follow via google reader NOT GFC!<br /><br />Here is my <a href="http://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-blogger-hopfollow-me_18.html" rel="nofollow">Book Blogger Hop/Follow Friday</a> post!gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-68820077291362390092011-03-18T15:32:43.878-07:002011-03-18T15:32:43.878-07:00I live in bookstores. Thanks for visiting. I'...I live in bookstores. Thanks for visiting. I'll be visiting back.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-80303840442057715532011-03-18T15:07:03.551-07:002011-03-18T15:07:03.551-07:00My favorite place is the book store. That's wh...My favorite place is the book store. That's where I go to escape so I will be visiting often.<br />New follower from 40 and over hop.<br />Hope you come visit me and have a laugh at http://momsinvent.blogspot.com/Glynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943796079485108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948826710613032587.post-53912731578194077542011-03-18T14:39:02.042-07:002011-03-18T14:39:02.042-07:00You'll have a hard time putting it down. Have...You'll have a hard time putting it down. Have a great weekend.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.com