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Book Ideas:  What book influenced you the most growing up?  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 7:57:43 PM
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Oh My gosh Kristin! I LOVED The Little Rabbit who wanted Red Wings! I remember having my parents buy it for me from the book fair that our school hosted each year. In Fact, I am sure it is still on some bookcase at my Parent's house!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 10:13:38 AM
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When I was in my pre-teens I loved all of the Nancy Drew books.
When I was about 13 I discovered Canadian author Charles de Lint and his have been by far my favourite books ever since.
There's nothing like sitting down with a good cup of coffee or tea, put some music on and get lost in a good book. Television has nothing over reeading.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 5:36:11 PM
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Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 10:29:55 AM
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My fourth grade teacher read aloud from the Little House series to our class each day. I will never forget how much I loved the half hour listening to her read. Even though I read them myself later, I was most influenced by listening and picturing life on the prairie.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 12:42:36 PM
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This thread has fascinated me since it was first started. I thought it would be so easy to answer because I'm such an avid reader and book-lover, but it took me forever to think this through. I can only narrow it to two books, not one (sorry).
1 -- Charlotte's Web, which my 3rd grade teacher read aloud to us, reading a bit every day after lunch recess while we laid our heads down on our desks and settled down a bit after getting all hyped up on lunch and kickball. I remember laying there one day, listening to her voice and looking at my classmates -- even those who hated to read -- spellbound by her reading, when I decided that I wanted to be a teacher someday.
2 -- The first book in the Nancy Drew series -- Clue in the Old Clock, or Mystery of the Old Clock. Those books are still in storage, so I'm not sure of the title. That is the book my sister used to teach me to read when I was 4 years old, and when I finished, it's the first book I bought for myself out of my allowance.
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 10:52:25 AM
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My fifth grade teacher read the whole series of Little House on the Prairie. I also loved the Anne of Green Gables books. For every birthday and Christmas I got the Donna Parker books. My parents purchased a set of World Book Encyclopedias when I was in the 4th grade from a door to door salesman. I will never forget the day the mailman brought them to the door. I spent hours reading and looking at the pictures. They opened the world up to a small town country girl.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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lorijarrett
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Lori
Norfolk
NY
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 11:15:26 AM
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I know this is going to sound crazy but I was in the 7th grade and remember reading "The Princess Bride" although it was titled "Buttercup" or something like that. I was lying in bed reading, even though I was supposed to be asleep. I was captivated by the fact that this couple dearly loved each other even though circumstances made it impossible for them to be together, then when you thought things were finally going to work out tragedy strikes. I just remember lying there in tears knowing I should put the book away but not being able to stop reading it. LOL I am currently reading Walking in my Boots, great stories! Strong women in these stories, lots of inspiration.
Lori
www.farmgirlinthemaking.blogspot.com
Farmgirl at Heart #397
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:04:24 PM
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I also loved Gone With the Wind, and Anne of Green Gables, and of course, Little Women.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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artistickitty
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Artistickitty
hillcountry
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 12:42:39 PM
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No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchillquote:
Originally posted by artistickitty
"Fly-by-Night" by K.M. Peyton
This is the book that set me on my path, my passion for horses. I already had Horse Fever but this book pushed me over the brink. Shortly after devouring every word of this little gem, I began taking English riding lessons, started showing Hunter ponies, joined Pony Club, and experienced the happiest times of my life. I never did overcome that Horse Fever....thankfully.
I've discovered in the past hour that K.M. Peyton has a plethora of horse stories out there. I found an old hardback copy via Amazon and can't wait for it to get here. I think these reader's reviews say it all......
http://www.amazon.com/Fly-night-K-M-Peyton/product-reviews/0955191092
My darling girl, when are you going to understand that "normal" isn't a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage. - Frances Owens from Practical Magic |
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artistickitty
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Artistickitty
hillcountry
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 1:04:04 PM
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Apologies for the multiple post/edits. Trying to get a handle on the techie stuff here...not my forte....at all. 
My darling girl, when are you going to understand that "normal" isn't a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage. - Frances Owens from Practical Magic |
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Odie
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Viola
Fort Pierce
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 7:58:17 PM
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The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. It was light-hearted and whimsical. (what I needed).
Pay attention to the poets, you need them and you know it. -some long ago radio announcer |
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 3:17:52 PM
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I really didn't read much when I was a kid because of dyslexia - but I read Heidi - the story still is with me from time to time. I also give a copy to my granddaughter. Miss Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 8:21:59 PM
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Mother West Wind series my grandmother read to me when I was young.
My Side of the Mountian
Plantation Trilogy |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 12:12:41 PM
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I would have to say the Bible comes in first. We had the Little House books read to us. I liked several of Louisa May Alcott's books. I remember reading all the books with Brer Rabbit and other animals.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
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brandyanne
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Debra
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 08:19:00 AM
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Everyone has listed most of the books that I remember. Going to the library with my dad is a fond memory. Just the smell of the books and to touch them. I felt like I was in a secret world. Everyone was quiet and you could just sit in a corner. The only books that no one mentioned would be how Fletcher hatched and mister God this is Anna. I am going to read some of the books listed that I have not read. Love this thread, Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 3:47:48 PM
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The James Herriot series... "All Creatures Great and Small" is the first in the series and loved everyone of this series, growing up on a Farm with parents who encouraged my extreme love of all animals, wild and domesticated, and my Dad who built more cages than I can count, for all the injured and orphan babies I brought home and helped me nurse/raise them up to be returned to the wild where they belong.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Marlies Schmitt
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Marlies
Nampa
Idaho
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 07:00:16 AM
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This is my first time on the Farmgirl Connection site! I'm so excited.
Little House on the Prairie
Nancy Drew Series
Anne of Green Gables
Marlies
Duck Lane Winery |
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TeaPriestess
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Dionne
Duluth
Georgia
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 10:42:04 AM
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I read all of Judy Blume's books and the Nancy Drew series as well. Oh and I loved Beverly Clearly books!
This is a great list! I never read the Little House books so I checked Little House in the Big Woods out from the library last week...what a charming story!
"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world."- Tien Yiheng
Yay I'm Farmgirl Sister #1690! |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 2:54:55 PM
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... I gotta say Amelia Bedelia, hands downs! (okay my hands are not down, in fact my fingers are currently typing)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 6:18:00 PM
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Welcome to the forum Marlies - I loved all those books too!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Book Ideas: What book influenced you the most growing up? |
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What book influenced you the most growing up?
