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Reading Room:  "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"  |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 9:04:04 PM
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I just finished the book, "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society". So, so good. In fact, I am re-reading it again. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 9:12:23 PM
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Thanks Marly! I have this book, and it's been on my to-read list for a while now. If it's re-read worthy, then it may be next up in my lineup!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 9:15:56 PM
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Hi Megan:
Great! Let me know what you think about the book after you read it. I truly enjoyed it so much!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 07:35:48 AM
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Oh, I really enjoyed that book. I liked all the different characters, and their independence amid opposition (both nazi and social hierarchy later). The history of Guernsey during the war was fascinating too - those poor prisoners of war who had to scavenge for food. Novels like this often make me very grateful of my comfortable little life.
I'm glad you posted about it on the forum.
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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mindy_marie
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Mindy
Fargo
ND
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 8:42:50 PM
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I loved that book! It's been a while since I've read it. I think it may read it again. Thanks for bringing it up, Marly!
Mindy
Farmgirl #3290 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 09:45:17 AM
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Mindy:
I'm re-reading it now. It is just a good book. Enjoy it.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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SylviaE
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Sylvia
Wichita
KS
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 1:05:23 PM
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That was a good book. It was a while ago when I read it, but I remember having trouble at the very beginning with getting into it, but then I couldnt put it down.
Sylvia E
Farmgirl Sister #2871 |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 1:06:54 PM
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I really wanted to read it but whenever I was at the bookstore I couldn't remember the title--too long!!! I'm glad to read the accolades and will try to write it down this time.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2011 : 8:41:27 PM
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Jonni:
Have you written the title down yet? Do it. The book is so nice. You will love it. Let me know if you do read it.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2011 : 10:01:22 PM
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I would LOVE to read this...I usually head to to our local library on Mondays and will see if they have it in their stacks otherwise, I buying this one! Thank you for the post!
I found this link about it...http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/guernsey//book/
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2011 : 10:19:34 PM
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I second all the positives about this book. I enjoyed it enough to read it again someday and I rarely do that except for the classics. Loved the people and that period of time and those events were unfamiliar to me. Really appreciated having an understanding of that.
Great read!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 06:26:09 AM
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I have, Marly! Wrote it down for my trip to the libray or half price books this week! Thanks, again!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 9:42:35 PM
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Does someone have a copy they would be willing to part with? Went to our local library today and it is on reserve for a period of 29-days SHEESH!
I would LOVE to read this...
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 6:07:30 PM
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Loved it!!!!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 3:26:37 PM
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Loved this one!
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 3:31:06 PM
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I just started it a couple days ago - and can't put it down...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
317 Posts
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 5:07:37 PM
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 10:22:45 PM
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Thanks for the recomendation,it was a great read!
Debbie |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 1:40:05 PM
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I finished this a couple weeks ago. I LOVED it. Looking forward to the movie - but I think its going to be a while before it comes out. Has anyone been able to find out about the movie? I thought I read somewhere that Kristin Scott Thomas was going to play Elizabeth - but I can't remember where I read it.... She would be good as Elizabeth.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 2:10:09 PM
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A quick clarification - I was wrong about Kristin Scott Thomas playing Elizabeth in the movie. She has the lead in "Sarah's Key" - another great book...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2011 : 5:01:33 PM
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But.....I do agree that Kristin Scott Thomas would be great as Elizabeth!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Reading Room: "The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society" |
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"The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society"
