Journey To The Past: When most people go to the bookstore or library they look at the new releases, but what about all those other books? They deserve some love too. So once a week I write about a slightly older book.
It's been MONTHS since my last JTTP. I miss these, I'm going to have to try and do them more often.
This is a touching story about an eleven-year-old girl, Lori who has a problem with anorexia. The book is actually about the author, it was her journal that she kept during her struggle with the eating disorder. I have read a few books about girls struggling with their body image and eating disorders but never one about a girl so young. Specifically knowing this was a true story really makes it stick with you.
In the beginning Lori is this smart girl who could even skip a grade if she wanted. Therefore Lori has never cared what anyone else thought about her appearance or even what or how she eats. At the dinner table she would eat as much has she wants, and not care. Till her mother and other adults start commenting on her un-lady like habits. As Lori watches all the other women and girls in her life not eat anything and see how skinny they are, she starts to question what she’s doing. Consequently she sees herself as fat and stops eating all together.
The book captures your attention and makes you think. It’s easy to tell that an eleven-year-old girl wrote the story. Likewise it’s easy to tell how Lori really didn’t know she was doing anything wrong. However I wish there was on emphasis on how Lori got better and her life after the disorder. Otherwise this is really a book that every girl should read. More importantly every girl and boy should know the impacts and the dangerous of eating disorders.
Journey To The Past: When most people go to the bookstore or library they look at the new releases, but what about all those other books? They deserve some love too. So once a week I write about a slightly older book.
Cathy's Book: If Found Call (650)266-8233
By: Sean Stewart, Jordan Weisman
Published in 2006 Goodreads Summary:Things weren't so peachy in Cathy's life before Victor broke up with her. Her father died unexpectedly, she's failing school, and her best friend is mad at her. But when Cathy decides to investigate Victor's reasons for ending their relationship, things suddenly go from bad to very, very, very bad as her findings produce more questions than answers. For instance, what does the death of Victor's co-worker, the strange mark that appeared on Cathy's arm, and the surreal behavior of several Chinese elders have to do with it? Thoughts: I don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun reading a book, as I did with this one. As I read I became attached to the characters and the plot, but the best part? This wasn’t just a book it’s a mystery journal. I know this is a complete work of fiction and Cathy doesn’t actually exist but I felt like it was someone’s personal book.
On almost every page you can find doodles, and sketches of characters that Cathy drew. Under the front flap (for hard covers) is a pocket filled with pictures, notes, napkins with writing, and so much more. The phone number, websites, and emails you find actually work. I dare you to call the one in the title!
I loved Cathy’s voice in her journal, she felt so real. I could relate to her very easily. The mystery will have you wondering and guessing the whole time. I read the whole book in one day. Most of the time I was sitting on the floor with the ‘evidence’ around me. Some parts I figured out (but not without putting a lot of thought into it) and some took me completely by surprise.
If you haven’t read this book yet I strongly suggest you do. Then when you’re done there are two more books in the series. I also just found out that there is an I-pod/I-phone app where you can read the book and see all the doodles and 'evidence' come to life. And if you have already read this book leave a comment below! I would love to here what you thought.
P.S. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to post an actual review but I have to leave for band practice so I didn't have time to write it up.
Also sometime this week I'm going to be doing a post about e-piracy. I've already made a button and in the post I'll make a link for it if you want to use it on your blog. Here's what it looks like so far...
What do you think?
*just noticed the spelling mistake. . . oops. Picnik doesn't have spell check. I'm fixing that now.
(3 novels that have been published separately and together)
1) London: Kit and Robin
2) Paris: Alex and Dana
3) Rome: Antonio and Carrie
Summary: MEET THE GIRLS of A Year in Europe, a collection of three interconnecting novels about the adventures of traveling abroad.
Robin: Her junior year abroad in London takes a surprising turn when she falls for British hottie Kit.
Dana: Paris is the City of Love, and DanaÕs on a mission to find a gorgeous French boyfriend.
Carrie: She's crazy about Antonio, her Italian dream guy. If Carrie tells him the truth about her American heritage, she might lose him forever.
A Year in Europe. Three unforgettable stories. One unforgettable journey.
Since summer just started for me I thought I should do a book that is great to bring to the beach. Any book by Rachel Hawthorne is a guarantied romance. I have yet to read a book from her that I didn’t like. Even though they’re all somewhat predictable and revolve mainly around the love story, every time I read one of her books I get swept into the story. Plus I think everyone needs a break from the tense paranormal romances at some point. What better time to do this then summer?
These three stories are about three girls who get to spend a year in Europe to go to school there. In each story there’s obviously a romance between the two characters in the title, but Rachel Hawthorne doesn’t just write a light fluffy romance. In each book you feel like you know the characters, they’re very realistic because of Rachel’s amazing writing and story lines.
If you like romance novels or need a break from all the paranormal, you should pick these books up from you library or local bookstore; I would actually recommend any of Rachel Hawthorne’s books, they’re all amazing.
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