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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated The Pilgrim's Progress in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Join Christian on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. He’ll encounter many dangers and trials as he tries to stay on the straight and narrow path. And then in the second half of the book, follow his wife Christiana’s journey.
I was obsessed with this story in other forms as a kid, and it was interesting to read the original many years later as an adult. Christian’s journey is book, with many powerful lessons and morals that still apply today. Even when the characters start to sermonize as they walk along, it is interesting. The second half isn’t as engaging, however, and feels like it suffers the fate of the sequel. There are still some good moments here, but overall the first part is better. Bunyan never tries to hide his allegory. This translation into modern English is very readable while still maintaining the voice of an author from the 1600’s.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/09/book-review-pilgrims-progress-by-john.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I was obsessed with this story in other forms as a kid, and it was interesting to read the original many years later as an adult. Christian’s journey is book, with many powerful lessons and morals that still apply today. Even when the characters start to sermonize as they walk along, it is interesting. The second half isn’t as engaging, however, and feels like it suffers the fate of the sequel. There are still some good moments here, but overall the first part is better. Bunyan never tries to hide his allegory. This translation into modern English is very readable while still maintaining the voice of an author from the 1600’s.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/09/book-review-pilgrims-progress-by-john.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Hedy's Journey: The True Story of a Hungarian Girl Fleeing the Holocaust in Books
Jun 16, 2018
Hedy's Journey by Michelle Bisson is a horrific, true story about a Hungarian Jewish girl named Hedy who had to travel through Germany during the Holocaust in search of safety. She takes a portion of the journey to America alone, as she is required to separate from her parents.
She and her family suffered through trials and tribulations on the unpredictable journey. Plans often changed, and she had no choice but to be brave. Follow along in the story to learn there destination and future.
The author, Michelle Bisson, is Hedy's daughter. She tells the story of Hedy's (Hungarian Jewish) journey to safety, from the Nazis to the US. The story is sort of passing of the baton. Someone has to continue to tell their stories, history in its worst manifestation, and I appreciated the effort of this daughter. The story is told with extreme delicacy and the designs convey this emotion. I truly appreciate that she has taken the story about her mother's experience and offered it to others so that they can retain this piece of history that is so essential to children's education. In addition, I appreciated the author mentioning that it wasn't just Jews who were persecuted.
The book also contains lots of photographs of Hedy and her family as well as a timeline of events. This book is one I believe should be integral to children's curriculums and should be in every library.
She and her family suffered through trials and tribulations on the unpredictable journey. Plans often changed, and she had no choice but to be brave. Follow along in the story to learn there destination and future.
The author, Michelle Bisson, is Hedy's daughter. She tells the story of Hedy's (Hungarian Jewish) journey to safety, from the Nazis to the US. The story is sort of passing of the baton. Someone has to continue to tell their stories, history in its worst manifestation, and I appreciated the effort of this daughter. The story is told with extreme delicacy and the designs convey this emotion. I truly appreciate that she has taken the story about her mother's experience and offered it to others so that they can retain this piece of history that is so essential to children's education. In addition, I appreciated the author mentioning that it wasn't just Jews who were persecuted.
The book also contains lots of photographs of Hedy and her family as well as a timeline of events. This book is one I believe should be integral to children's curriculums and should be in every library.
alex (68 KP) rated The Good Place - Season 1 in TV
Nov 6, 2017
Great script and plot (2 more)
Fantastic episodes with none that feel like 'filler'
Fantastic actors and characters
Hilarious and real
I love this show! Very addicting and fun, with a fantastic concept, script and characters that take you one heck of a journey. Watch out for the twist at the end!
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Blade Itself in Books
Sep 4, 2017 (Updated Nov 29, 2017)
Glokta (1 more)
Logen
I thought this could have delivered more. The whole book is really setting up the following 2 books as some characters join forces and prepare for a journey and others start to reveal the corruption rife throughout the empire. The trilogy is ultimately better for that though I think.
Erika (17789 KP) rated In the Fade (2017) in Movies
Feb 1, 2018
Emm Workman (9 KP) rated Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) in Books
Feb 13, 2018
Carrie (18 KP) rated Life Itself (2018) in Movies
Jan 6, 2019
Keeps you on your toes (1 more)
Not your typical love story
Journey of emotions!
Fantastic depiction of love and life, of how one event effects people differently.
I went through multiple emotions watching this film, and am not ashamed to say I cried a couple of times too!
A beautiful watch.
I went through multiple emotions watching this film, and am not ashamed to say I cried a couple of times too!
A beautiful watch.