October 4th, 2008 |
I read this title for Banned Books Week and also because I needed a ‘Z’ author. It’s an older book, written in 1968, so the content may have been a little more shocking back then, but really, I’m as conservative as they come, and I don’t have a problem with it at all. Yes, there is defiance of authority and alcohol reference, but with what our kids have to deal with in today’s world, this book is very mild in comparison. It’s actually a very poignant book.
I always like stories that show how strong bonds can be made with those you don’t expect — especially if you don’t have those strong bonds in your own family life. After John and Lorraine meet 50-ish Mr. Pignati, the three of them start spending more and more time together. At first the teenagers are a little embarassed by Mr. Pignati, who has a childlikeness to him, but soon the threesome are fast friends. Sadly, it’s the teenagers’ own immaturity that ends up threatening the friendship. Recommended.
(1968, 182 pp.)
October 4th, 2008 |
Laura over at Musings tagged me for this meme. Sorry it took me so long to respond. I had to think about it for awhile because most of my ‘weirdness’ is related to books, and we’re all weird that way! Though, I did think of one book related thing most people don’t do. Anyway….
THE RULES:
- Link to the person who tagged you
- Post the rules on your blog
- Write 6 random things/unspectacular quirks about yourself
- Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them
- Let each person you have tagged know by leaving a comment on their blog
- Let the tagger know when your entry is posted.
6 THINGS
- I was in the Middle East when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. My family was a little freaked out about it but I never felt in any danger.
- I’ve been to both Alaska and Hawaii and was pregnant both times but with different sons.
- I can wiggle my ears, but I can’t curl my tongue.
- My husband and I got married after only 3 months of dating. (Not really recommended, but we’re still going after almost 18 years!)
- I like to get up in the middle of the night to read and/or check my bookmooch wishlist. I’ve gotten several books that way!
- I don’t like change. At all. Even if it’s good, it takes me a long time to adapt.
I’m going to bend the rules a bit and say if you’re reading this and want to play along, consider yourself tagged. Weirdness is fun!
