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I know I mentioned earlier in the week that I would be taking this week off, and wouldn’t be posting anything new until next week…but, I just couldn’t help myself. This blog is about sharing amazing things with you all, and I just finished a fabulous, FABULOUS book that I couldn’t wait to tell you about. I’ve read some great books over the past six months and will be sharing all of them with you next month in my annual Wonderful Winter Reads post, but the book Wonder by R.J Palacio deserves a review post of its very own. I have noticed it floating around Goodreads over the past few weeks and put a copy on hold at the library. Then, on Christmas Day my mom gave a copy to me and all of my siblings. “This is required reading” she said. I figured it must be good. 🙂
Wonder
by R.J. Palacio is a book about a sweet 10-year-old boy, August Pullman who has a very deformed face. His dear Mother has home schooled him in the past but feels it best for him to go to attend a regular school once he hits the 5th grade. The story of his ups and downs and interactions with classmates both kind and unkind is told through his eyes, and the eyes of those around him. He is a smart, endearing, tender soul that captivates the reader from the first few paragraphs. In short, it’s a story about kindness and amazing transformations. The author is brilliant and interjects many, many golden nuggets of wisdom throughout. I was reminded as I read it, that every single person can make a difference for good. Even the slightest act of kindness matters.
I loved this book, and have to agree with my mom. It definitely is “required reading”. At least for the people living under this roof of mine. 🙂
I would love to give away a copy of Wonder to 5 lucky readers. To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment telling me one of your favorite books. You may enter from today until next Thursday January 2nd. The 5 winners will be announced Friday January 3rd. Good luck! Hope you are enjoying a nice winter holiday!
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I love reading books by Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson. Just finished Blackmoore and Drops of Gold…wonderful “take me away” reads.
One of my all time favorite books – “The Dark Nights of the Soul” by Thomas Moore. If anyone is going through a difficult time, this read is certainly healing for the soul. I have so many post-it-flags and highlights in this book it’s become a dear friend.
There are too many to choose.
My favorite is The Promise by Danielle Steel,love all of her books!
I don’t have a favorite book right now, but a Wonder is my 9yr old daughter’s favorite book. They read it as a class in school and if I win, she’ll be ecstatic to have a copy of her own!
If you are a reader, “The Count of Monte Cristo” is a must-read! It’s a classic and nothing compares to its intricacy and story development! I also loved “The Light Between Oceans.” I could go on and on! I would love a copy of this book as I love to read books that come with good recommendations!
My favorite book is The Help- I have read and reread that book countless times!
Stellar work there evoenrye. I’ll keep on reading.
One of my favorite books is by THE QUILTMAKER’S GIFT by Jeff Brumbeau. It should be required reading for everyone as it about giving; the start of philanthropy! He also wrote a sequel: The Quiltmaker’s Journey.
Like many others, my favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird”
I am currently reading the Book Thief.