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Comment on Hedy suggests titles for National Reading Group Month by Amy Hubbell

Amy Hubbell — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:08:31 +0000

Wow Heddy, it looks like you haver made some great suggestions.

Comment on Barb R. reviews “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand by Linda Rork

Linda Rork — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:56:52 +0000

Today was the 13th birthday of a young man who is one of my 8 grandchildren. He is unusually well-read and mature for his age, and he informed me that he had just finished reading “a life-changing book” by Lauren Hillenbrand. The book is titled Unbroken,which I did know has been on the best-seller list.

Comment on Barb R. reviews “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand by Tom Ford

Tom Ford — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:22:48 +0000

My granddaughter gave me the book and it lay around the house until I finally “ran out” of things to read. I knew I ‘d heard the name Zamperini, but not in many years. Anyway, the book rivals anything by my favorites, Finder or Silva, brings back many memories of WWII. I’d say more, but I’ve gotta’ get back to Sunday reading!

Comment on Hedy reviews “The Pencil” by Henry Petroski by Bets

Bets — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:38:10 +0000

Delightful review, Hedy!

Comment on Maria reviews “His Majesty’s Dragon” by Naomi Novik by Courtney Walters

Courtney Walters — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:11 +0000

This one’s been on my to-read list for some time. I’ll have to block out a month so I can make it through the series!

Comment on Hedy reviews “Keeper of the Wild” by Aurita P. Puga

Aurita P. Puga — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:59:41 +0000

Truly enjoyed reading this review, will try my best to order
it and read it. While living in Minneapolis Ruben and I had the oportunity to visit rhe Boundary Canoe Area, it was
still in its most Wild state. Zillions of Mosquitoes, etc.
But if you could get past the bugs the experience was heavenly. The evenings by the waters were quiet ans softly
lighted, and the sounds of nature reposing were a lovely
memory to keep all these years. And all thanks to a
Davenport Man, this makes it even more special for me, a
Quad Citian by adoption. I have never been able to figure out if the area adopted me or if I chose to be adopted by
the towns. All the same, I am grateful for the espereince.

Comment on Hedy reviews “Methland” by Mary Armour

Mary Armour — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:38:53 +0000

It has been a few years since I read this book, but when the meatpacking plant was bought by a national company, they immediately cut wages to minimum wage and cut benefits. This meant that many residents needed two work double shits or another job. This is, unfortunately, all too common. Several years ago, Citibank in New York fired its cleaning staff and subcontracted the work. At the time, the cleaning staff had benefits and a livable wage. They went to minimum wage and no benefits. It seems as if far too many companies hurt the workers and rake in excessive benefits and salaries for themselves. The CEO of Viacom got a 149% pay increase in one year and the CEO of Occidental Petroleum got a 142% pay increase. Maybe it’s time to cut back on some oil subsidies.

Comment on Melita reviews “The City of Dreaming Books: a novel from Zamonia” by Lisa Ewing

Lisa Ewing — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:30:54 +0000

Read it about 2 years ago. I liked your Disneyland comment! Just bought Rumo and can’t wait to begin.

Comment on Hedy reviews “Winter’s Bone” by Daniel Woodrell by Ethell Smith

Ethell Smith — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:18:39 +0000

Please disregard previous comment-I saw the movie instead of reading the book.

Comment on Hedy reviews “Winter’s Bone” by Daniel Woodrell by Ethell Smith

Ethell Smith — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:12:40 +0000

She takes care of a brother and a SISTER not two brothers.