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No recipe today my friends.
Please don’t panic. I have not fallen out of love with food. I’ll be sharing two new recipes with you before the week is complete. If you can’t wait that long click over to my recipe file where more than 400 recipes are just waiting to become your new best friend.
I am taking a little recipe break, because I have recently read a book that is so amazing and inspirational, I couldn’t help but tell you about it. Just in case you know how to read, and enjoy doing so on a regular basis. ๐
Unbroken is written by Laura Hillenbrand. It’s the biography of Louie Zampernini, Olympian Athlete and World War II survivor.
It is difficult to read at times, due to the insanely harsh and unbelievable conditions Mr. Zampernini experienced during the war. However, the story is compelling, riveting and immensely moving. It’s the kind of book that makes you grateful just to lay your head down at night on a clean pillow in the safety of your own home. Page after page I found myself in complete awe of Louie Zampernini, his constant will to live, the strength of his character, and his kindness to those suffering around him. It left me wanting to be better, do better, live better.
Read it, my friends. Your time will be well spent.
I would love to order a copy of this book for TWO of you. To enter the giveaway, leave me a comment telling me one of your favorite books, and why you loved it. Also, please leave your email address with your comment. You can enter from now until Sunday night at midnight. The winners will be announced Monday morning bright and early with the sunshine.
Have a good day, everyone! See you back here soon. Calories will be included in the next several posts. ๐
My favorite book has been the same since high school, 'To Kill A Mockingbird.' I think I love this book so much because of the characters. They are so well written and easy to love. I feel like I know them! Love the movie too! Thanks!
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I loved The Help. It really opened my eyes to racism and really the era of that book wasn't that long ago. I know that racism still exists today, but it's nothing like it was. I would love to read this book. Sounds great!
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I loved the Twilight and Harry Potter books of course, but as for real books, I really enjoyed The Help as for the story of how maids were treated in the 60's really shocked me! I also loved Sarah's Key. It is heartbreaking but such a worthwhile read. Also set in WWII about a survivor or the concentration camps.
Your’s is the innleligett approach to this issue.
I love pride and prejudice and reread it a lot. It's just a great love story. Recently I read the help and it really got to me. Made me laugh. Made me cry, just really enjoyed it.
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I love to read anything by Beth Moore. She is truly challenging and makes you look at scripture “stories” and bible heros in a new, relevant way… I spend my time on so many things, when I read I want to invest the time… Would love to read this, will have to buy a cope if I dont win :0) but would love to win it. mary(dot)mimi54atgmail.com
I'll have to confess someday…one of my favorite books is called “The Junkyard Dog.” I got it in probably 5th grade at a book fair, it's a short and sweet chapter book about a girl and a dog. ๐ I usually read more advanced books now (I read ALLLL the time!), but I still pull out that one about once a year and read it in one sitting when I just need some warmth and comfort. ๐ I actually just added Unbroken to my book wish list, so it would be awesome to win this! My husband is also in Afghanistan (for 14 months! AGH!), so all things military have a special place in my heart.
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I would totally love to read this book! I also loved The Help. Absolutely amazing book. [email protected]
One of my absolutely favorite books was East of Eden. I've enjoyed so many books in the last couple of years, including: These Is My Words, The Help, Pride & Prejudice, The Book Thief, and Sarah's Key. Right now I'm rereading The Little House series with my 7 year-old and Death Comes to Pemberley. sahmcg89 @ yahoo(dot)com
I would be thrilled to win this give-a-way! I requested it from our local library and am far in the que. It is my next selection for my book club!
Ah, to pick one favorite…here are a few:
Cutting for Stone
We Need to Talk About Kevin (tough subject, but good story!)
Little Women
Empire Falls
Rebecca
I could go on and on…fingers crossed! ๐
One of my all time favorite books is These is My Words. Such a sweet love story. Love following your blog! Thanks for all your hard work. [email protected]