Melissa
Just as good as the first one, if not better! I think the author did such a great job of presenting the issues of redemptive violence, war and peace in a very realistic, yet simple way for children. Well, who are we kidding, sometimes as adults we need issues like this broken down for us in digestible type chunks so we will actually take the time to think through the things which deal with the more unpleasant side of humanity.
I really LOVED the ending, I loved how realistic it was, and how it could translate into real life, where we are now, how we are living now. This is definitely one I'll be either making my kids read, or reading to them. So many important life lessons to be learned from this book!
Now, where to find the third book so I can devour it.... :)
This was such an enjoyable read, I didn't want to put it down! It was definitely better than the movie. (Aren't they always?) If you like post-apocalyptic type of stories, this is one you will truly enjoy.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series, and find out just what happens to the people of Ember. This would also make a great read-aloud for school-aged kiddos, with plenty of character issues and motives to make for great conversation starters.
This is one of the cutest children's books I've read in a long time. I love books that make me laugh out loud, and this is one of them. We borrowed this from the library, but no doubt, I'll be adding it to our own home library soon. A great book for parents who are tired of reading the same alphabet books over and over. This one will entertain all.
After reading this I can see exactly why Christian publishers freaked out over this book. Did I freak out? No. To be honest, I get really tired of people freaking out when someone believes or discovers something that is contrary to their own thoughts and beliefs. This book deserved to be published!
Saying that, did I completely agree with everything in this book and believe it all as “Truth”? Not exactly. Did I find lots of inspiring views, along with things I need to think through on my own? Yes. Did I feel challenged by what I read? Yes.
Mostly, I have found myself contemplating and experiencing MANY of the things that Jim has in this book, and I took great comfort in the fact that I'm not alone.
If you are close-minded, you will hate this book. You will think it's evil. You should go ahead and skip it.
If you keep an open mind, want to follow Jesus, and like seeing things from a new point of view, then you should read this book! You might just like it. :)
So disappointed. I wanted a little more resolution at the end of this one than was there. If there are no plans for another book to resolve things, then this is a terrible book to end on. If there are plans for more, I seriously want some issues worked out and some answers in the next book, or I'm going to be too bored to continue. BLAH.
I've seen this series in every book store, and decided to read one of the Geronimo Stilton books for myself. It was ok, I suppose. I'm interested to see if my children find it entertaining enough to read all the way through or not. I wasn't super impressed. I did like the style that the book was written in, with lots of colorful words and pictures. It might help hold a reluctant reader's attention.
Another read-aloud that my son and I read together for his History. I am really enjoying the fact that along with reading the history of the US, my son gets to experience what he's learning through the eyes of a child in this book.
The bravery and courage that little Ellen Toliver somehow finds through the course of the story is a timeless lesson for every child (and maybe some grown-ups, too). This was yet another book that my son was begging me to read more of at the end of each chapter!
What just happened? Did I finish this book? I think I did.
I'm still trying to decide my opinion of this book. I've never read a memoir quite like this. It leaves me.... well, unable to come up with a concrete rating. I've rated it 3 stars for now, I may come back and change that after I've had time to let it all soak in. :)
What a powerful tool the knowledge in this book is. How many of us have really ever considered where our food comes from, what is in it, and who we are allowing to determine what is “good” to eat and what isn't? I had just begun to explore these questions when I picked up a copy of this book. After reading it, I definitely have a better understanding of exactly what goes into (or doesn't go into) our “standard” fast food meal along with pretty much any processed food you find in every grocery store. I am very much moved towards the idea that being extremely conscious of anything we put into our bodies as nourishment is of the utmost importance.
I don't think I will ever be able to look at a supermarket, or fast food restaurant the same way every again. Which is definitely in my best interest, along with the interests of my family.
Here's to hoping that the information I've acquired from this book will help me change my ideas, and my family's ideas of what “good” food is, and what we all choose to eat.
I wouldn't have picked this book for myself, but I read it because I'm participating in the Goodreads Book Group “Classics for Beginners”. I am so happy I came across this book through that group. It might be one of my new favorites!
I felt such an attachment to Francie as a main character, that I wished I could have stepped into the story and been her friend. She was such a wonderfully complex, wise, fascinating character. Her recollections of childhood are perfect of how a child sees the world. And we get to watch as Francie grows up and those “child” views of the world are transformed to mature ones.
I feel like I've taken a time-machine trip back to the early 1900s, as the author did such a beautiful job of recreating that world back then.
Such a great book. I can't recommend it highly enough!
This isn't the same edition we read (ours was printed in 2009) but I couldn't figure out how to add another edition, it kept saying there was already an ISBN with that number.
Anyways, another book we read for my son's American History. A fascinating view of King George. Nice to understand what was going on in George's head while the Americans were preparing to be an independent nation.
Very informative book, i will definitely always hold a different opinion of all fast food restaurants. We've already been switching from fast food junk to real, wholesome responsibly grown food. This book just fully reinforces that we made the right choice. As this book was written a decade or so ago, i would love to see Eric write a sequel to this book following up on what has happened since he wrote this book.
