Bittersweet
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| 19 Aug 2010 12:47 PM |
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Alright ladies, Here is our book club starting point. This is the first month so we will try some things out and part of our discussion will be: do we want to read faster? Different genre's? questions, etc. Basically we are playing this month kind of "by ear"
This month’s book is “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls and it should be finished by Sept 15.
On August 27th, I will post a few chatty questions to get the ball rolling on the first part of the book.
On Sept 4th I will post a few more questions on the middle of the book.
Then on Sept 15th we can all come together and discuss what we thought of this book and what changes we would like for the book club!
I will keep posting a new book and questions (however often we decide) as long as there is at least ONE response on these forums, once there is no response then we will discontinue it. Discussions will never close, you can continue to chat about a book for years if you like. However, I will expect there to be at least ONE post about the book by Sept. 22.
Happy Reading y’all!!
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Julie
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| 19 Aug 2010 12:56 PM |
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Just want to say I read this book a few years ago and it is EXCELLENT!!! Great choice for the first book. Also does this count as a response, lol. |
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Bittersweet
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| 19 Aug 2010 01:02 PM |
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Not exactly. but I agree this is a fantastic book! I loved it. |
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musichick0306
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| 19 Aug 2010 06:04 PM |
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Yay! I'm glad this is official now!!!! We can start reading right away? |
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Bittersweet
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| 19 Aug 2010 06:05 PM |
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absolutely, as long as you are done by the 15th |
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Sharkbait
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| 19 Aug 2010 11:28 PM |
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I am gonna order this on Amazon now so I hope it doesn't take too long to get up here.
How do the books get decided on each month? |
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Bittersweet
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| 19 Aug 2010 11:32 PM |
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Well this month I went ahead and just picked one. but I plan to do a poll for the other months. |
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Sharkbait
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| 19 Aug 2010 11:51 PM |
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OK great I look forward to it |
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Joy
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| 22 Aug 2010 11:54 PM |
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Im sad this is starting as another semester is starting. I guess I will join during winter break. No time for leisure reading  |
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ETNavyWife
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| 23 Aug 2010 01:08 AM |
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I'm with you Joy. I may join for the next book. Just don't have the time or money (I know the book isn't expensive but with all these appointments I have I seriously have NO money! :/ ) for this book. |
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Katrina
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| 23 Aug 2010 06:14 AM |
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Bah! I wish I had read this a couple of days ago, so I could've picked the book up while I was in Wichita Falls or stopped on my way home to get it. The only place to get books here is Wal-Mart which the selection is slim pickins if you don't like harlequin type romance novels, westerns or spiritual books. Guess I will be Amazoning this one. |
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| 23 Aug 2010 07:08 AM |
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I am going to get it at the library when I get home. This will be fun! |
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musichick0306
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| 24 Aug 2010 05:44 PM |
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Just ordered it on Half.com!!!! Can't wait to start it!!! |
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Sheila
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| 26 Aug 2010 12:31 PM |
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I just found the site last night and I am very excited to be able to find a book club. I am going to go get the book tomorrow and read it when I don't have to study. |
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Bittersweet
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| 28 Aug 2010 02:57 PM |
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Hey y'all, sorry this is a day late! But here are some questions regarding the Glass Castle.
Define neglect.
Was Jeannette neglected as a child?
If so, how was she neglected?
Did the parents neglect their children on purpose?
Why did Jeannette's parents treat her and her siblings in this way? |
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musichick0306
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| 31 Aug 2010 05:36 PM |
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Define neglect.
IMO, neglect is when you are not properly cared for.
Was Jeannette neglected as a child?
I think to a certain degree, yes. It seems that her parents cared, but not as much as most parents should care about their children. It almost seemed as if they were trying to 'harden' them up, but then again, it could just seem this way and they really just made up excuses as to why they were raised the way they were.
If so, how was she neglected?
Her parents didn't seem to keep an eye on her (hence her dress starting on fire). I don't think a 3 year old should be cooking hot dogs... Her parents leaving the kids in the car while they sat in the bar for hours, only to give them a candy bar for dinner.
Did the parents neglect their children on purpose?
I don't know.. It seems like they knew what they were doing, maybe their life was just 'normal' to them, but they should know what is right and what is wrong when it comes to raising kids.
Why did Jeannette's parents treat her and her siblings in this way?
I think they treated them like this because they don't want them to be like the 'other' children of the world. They didn't want them to be spoiled brats, and they wanted them to see the world in a different light. They wanted them to be strong kids, not having to depend on no one but themselves.
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Sharkbait
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| 02 Sep 2010 12:07 AM |
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Aww man my copy hasn't arrived yet...stupid Alaska :-( |
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Michelle
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| 06 Sep 2010 11:31 PM |
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Oh goody! I've already read it but I can re read it. Is there anyway a reminder could be posted in W&C to come back and discuss on the 15th? Quite frankly, I'm pretty sleep deprived and I don't want to miss it :p |
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Alicia
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| 06 Sep 2010 11:39 PM |
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ooo im a lil late but i will see if i can download it.....i lvoe getting books for free! |
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Alicia
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| 06 Sep 2010 11:39 PM |
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love also lol |
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