Which story did you like best?
- DustinPBrown
- Posts: 178
- Joined: 10 Oct 2017, 15:58
- Currently Reading: My Family and Other Animals
- Bookshelf Size: 309
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-dustinpbrown.html
- Latest Review: It's Never Water Under the Bridge by Rianne Moss
Re: Which story did you like best?
- Emmanuel Michael
- Posts: 36
- Joined: 06 Jan 2018, 12:28
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 31
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-emmanuel-michael.html
- Latest Review: Heaven and Earth by Arturo Riojas
- pinklover
- Posts: 380
- Joined: 29 Nov 2017, 20:30
- Currently Reading: The Everett Exorcism
- Bookshelf Size: 34
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-pinklover.html
- Latest Review: Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin
I like this story, too. Tough times of his life but he still manage to stand of that hardship. There are many things we face each day, and the way we manage it change our lives.jamiramontez wrote: ↑01 Jan 2018, 17:22 I liked the story about the earthquake that damaged all of the housing that was in the process of being built. It caused him to nearly quit everything before realizing that he can come out of the hardship and still succeed. It was a great reminder that no matter how hard we fall, we can stand up if we are determined and we can succeed.
- CNWaweru
- Posts: 75
- Joined: 15 Oct 2017, 17:50
- Currently Reading: The Sound of Thunder
- Bookshelf Size: 15
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-cnwaweru.html
- Latest Review: Randy Love...at your service by Shay Carter
- Christina Rose
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 1272
- Joined: 27 Jun 2017, 08:41
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 135
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-christina-rose.html
- Latest Review: The Last Leaf to Fall by Amy M. Watson
- Reading Device: B00IKPYKWG
So far, I’d say the story with his Aunt is probably my favorite as well.
- pinklover
- Posts: 380
- Joined: 29 Nov 2017, 20:30
- Currently Reading: The Everett Exorcism
- Bookshelf Size: 34
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-pinklover.html
- Latest Review: Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin
This story make me laugh as well. I am so serious on reading but on this part I really laugh . Well, it seems that story will never be taken out of the reader's mind. I remembered something when my teacher loses his false-teeth due to too much anger.DustinPBrown wrote: ↑19 Jan 2018, 11:09 His childhood chapters were probably the best ones. I did think the one where he loses his wig was funny, though.
- RebeccasReading
- Posts: 278
- Joined: 18 Jan 2018, 10:47
- Currently Reading: I, Richard Plantagenet
- Bookshelf Size: 30
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-rebeccasreading.html
- Latest Review: Man of the Sea by Nathan Kippley
It's wonderful how small things that happen to us when we're children can have such a big impact later on in life. One person's kindness can change so much! The story about the penny in the store made me reflect on my own childhood an the lessons learned that still affect me today.fergie wrote: ↑02 Jan 2018, 09:40 I liked the childhood chapters best. I think my favourite one was him stealing a penny sweet in the store, and a stranger putting in the penny for him. Then how that translated later into him paying $10 towards an old woman's shopping, when he knows fine well she dropped it and the guy behind him has his foot on it. Those both came across to me like exactly the kind of small and random acts of kindness people can be quietly shown up by and learn from. Some of the later ones, where it's all about business success and money I found were more traditional self help books and so rung a little less true for me.
- RebeccasReading
- Posts: 278
- Joined: 18 Jan 2018, 10:47
- Currently Reading: I, Richard Plantagenet
- Bookshelf Size: 30
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-rebeccasreading.html
- Latest Review: Man of the Sea by Nathan Kippley
Ha, yes! It reminded me of that scene in Sex and the City (odd comparison, I know, bear with me) where Samantha is on stage giving a speech and gets overheated. She's been going through chemo and is having hot flashes, not to mention the wig she's wearing to hide her hair loss. Instead of feeling self-conscious about her sweating, she just rips the wig off and keeps going. It's a very empowering moment for her. Just like the author, she's learning to be comfortable in her own skin.CNWaweru wrote: ↑22 Jan 2018, 23:13 My favourite story was the one on authenticity; where his wig fell off his head when he was on stage. I liked the fact that it made him comfortable in his own skin(well, bald head). I think when are true to ourselves, appreciating other people around us becomes a lot easier.
- Christina Rose
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 1272
- Joined: 27 Jun 2017, 08:41
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 135
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-christina-rose.html
- Latest Review: The Last Leaf to Fall by Amy M. Watson
- Reading Device: B00IKPYKWG
I agree that when we can be true to ourselves, we can begin truly appreciating others.RebeccasReading wrote: ↑24 Jan 2018, 11:30Ha, yes! It reminded me of that scene in Sex and the City (odd comparison, I know, bear with me) where Samantha is on stage giving a speech and gets overheated. She's been going through chemo and is having hot flashes, not to mention the wig she's wearing to hide her hair loss. Instead of feeling self-conscious about her sweating, she just rips the wig off and keeps going. It's a very empowering moment for her. Just like the author, she's learning to be comfortable in her own skin.CNWaweru wrote: ↑22 Jan 2018, 23:13 My favourite story was the one on authenticity; where his wig fell off his head when he was on stage. I liked the fact that it made him comfortable in his own skin(well, bald head). I think when are true to ourselves, appreciating other people around us becomes a lot easier.
I’m not familiar with that episode of Sex and the City, but it sounds like a good one.
-
- Posts: 19
- Joined: 29 Jun 2017, 11:14
- Favorite Book: Gringo
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 16
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-dariosaguciojr.html
- Latest Review: Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi
- pinklover
- Posts: 380
- Joined: 29 Nov 2017, 20:30
- Currently Reading: The Everett Exorcism
- Bookshelf Size: 34
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-pinklover.html
- Latest Review: Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin
You right! All of us have problem everyday, and everyday had its own unique problem and unique solution. All we need to do is to hold on our faith because not all the time it goes like it. The prob lem will solve by itself.dariosaguciojr wrote: ↑24 Jan 2018, 20:58 The story I liked the most is when he lost everything due to an earthquake. He was able to find inspiration through what a mother told her son. "Are you going to let one wave decide for you if your surfing days are over? If you get on a board, you're going to wipe out. That's part of the thrill. And that's when you have to decide to get back on the board and try again. What's it gonna be for you?" Whenever I think of this book I always remember those lines.
-
- Posts: 19
- Joined: 29 Jun 2017, 11:14
- Favorite Book: Gringo
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 16
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-dariosaguciojr.html
- Latest Review: Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi
- readandsmile
- Posts: 495
- Joined: 02 Aug 2017, 03:18
- Currently Reading: Boom! A Revolting Situation
- Bookshelf Size: 25
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-readandsmile.html
- Latest Review: And Then I Met Margaret by Rob White
I agree on your point.dariosaguciojr wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 06:06 You're right. If we stand up and move forward we don't know if the things we do will make the situation better, but if we give up and do nothing, our situation will not turn for the better.
Anger
Burdens
Discouragement
Fears
Hopelessness
Loneliness
Sadness
Tiredness
-
- Posts: 19
- Joined: 29 Jun 2017, 11:14
- Favorite Book: Gringo
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 16
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-dariosaguciojr.html
- Latest Review: Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi
-
- Posts: 14
- Joined: 25 Jan 2018, 09:47
- Currently Reading: The Last Days of Magic
- Bookshelf Size: 16
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-cshaffer17.html
- Latest Review: "And Then I Met Margaret" by Rob White