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Terri B

Terri B

I enjoy all sorts of books (except most romances and westerns).

I am a tree-hugger, animal rights and peace activist and so I am very interested in non-fiction books about the environment, politics, history and animal welfare/rights.

I used to teach scripture, so I have read quite a few academic books on scripture-related... more »
  • Peoria, IL, USA
  • member since October 27 2008

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  • Harold T

    Harold T says

    Rachel Corrie is the BEST of what America is. She was a fearless Woman who stood & died for what she believed in. Rachel is a Martyr in the truest since of the word. They were able to silence her, but her spirit and passion for justice will ever live!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • lionmother

    lionmother says

    Sorry it took so long to answer, but I also had mixed feelings about the book. It paints a world where politics has overcome everything and it is all owned by corporations. I thought it was sad that the boy's father was also his enemy. I also thought that the ending was just a little too depressing.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bajacalla

    bajacalla says

    terri, I really enjoyed it, but I read it over 40 years ago and no longer have the book, so I cannot tell you the translation version, but it was most likely the 1958 one. this is supposed to be a semi-autobiographical novel, so it reflects the Chinese landed upper class in the mid-18th century, and, as such, is a fascinating portrait of those times. most modern versions, however, are *greatly abridged* from the original, so many characters are missing which may or may not expand the story, but the themes remain intact. think of it as a Chinese "Romeo and Juliet" - the plot is less important than the conflict of the love interest. I do agree that it is "wordy," but so is "Ben Hur" - and this book is of even more historical importance. it helps to know something of Buddhism and Confucianism to fully appreciate the conceit of the theme, and, of course, translation (and abridgement) loses the poetry and play on words significance. keep at it - it's definitely a book that will stick with you.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    I'm really getting into The Shack!! Very good read so far!!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    Yeah, lots of detail. I was upset that I didn't stay at Culver's for this last meetup. I didn't see anyone when I got there. I actually like the start of The Shack.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die here and join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (from the book) or you can argue the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in our discussions. The current books are at the top of the list for that month. If there is any way I can answer your questions about the group or about Shelfari, let me know.
    If you don’t own the book the list can be found http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    That's cool! I actually enjoyed this last book we read, but I hated the main character.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • sweetafton

    sweetafton says

    I read Tales of the Genji for a course I TA'd about fifteen years ago. I remember being struck by what I understood to be its beauty. It was also completely out of my field, which made it a nice departure from preparing for qualifying exams! I must confess, though, that now I do not remember much else about it. I hope you enjoy it.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sarah A

    Sarah A says

    Hey Terri. I actually just finished it a few days ago. I really enjoyed it. I feel like I had a really great translation: Stanley Lombardo. I didn't have any trouble with it at all. Thanks!!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jonathan L

    Jonathan L says

    Yes I've already read them. Oh yeah, they were good books but I haven't read Xenocide, Children of the Mind, or Speaker for the Dead. Have you read them and did you like them?

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • sweetafton

    sweetafton says

    Oh dear, I had no idea that once I removed a book from my shelf the review lingered. I just saw that there have been a few responses to my nay-saying, no less. What do you think, might I be the reincarnation of Ludlum? Perhaps I can cash a check or three for those Bourne movies. Pleased to meet you!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert F

    Robert F says

    Excellent! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    Sorry if you cannot make it next time. I hope you will be able to. I also hope you are feeling better!
    Kelli

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    Hey Terri! Sorry you didn't make the meetup at Avanti's. I just wanted to let you know about the next book. We are reading the one Audrey gave us for March 22 at Joe's Crab Shack. If this changes, we'll let you know, because this was supposed to be at Audrey's with the speaker phone call to the author. In May, Rhonda (she wasn't there but told Audrey) picked A Devil in a White City. Great non-fiction book about murders at a fair in the 1800's. I just got it from the Swap site. Just wanted to inform you and hope to see you in March!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kelli

    Kelli says

    I can't believe this, but I read A Simple Plan in less than two weeks! I kept wanting to know what happens next. The thing is, there's alot of bad things that happen in it. I saw the movie and I'm still shocked at the things they did in this book to keep all that money. The main character is greed in this book. Greed and evil.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert F

    Robert F says

    Hello Terri! I find that I'm really enjoying the Codex Alera. Butcher has a knack for writing excellent gritty fantasy and Princep's Fury is no exception. Send me a note when you finish Cursor's Fury, I'd love to know what you thought. Also, as for Luthiel's Song -- thank you so much for giving it a go. Any thoughts from a fellow fantasy fan would be very much appreciated!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jonathan L

    Jonathan L says

    Never. I don't even want to in the slightest to participate in any war.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sarah A

    Sarah A says

    Thank you so much!! I really adore that book. No, I haven't read Brave New World yet, although it is on my "plan to read" shelf. Also, ironically enough, I added it to my Christmas list a few days ago. So it's pretty high on my list. Thanks for the thought!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rachelle V

    Rachelle V says

    Thanks for the suggestion. I am vegan and Mad Cowboy is actually the book that turned me from being just vegetarian. I would definitely recommend it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deb O

    Deb O says

    I'm still plugging my way thru it. I read only at night while trying to relax to sleep. It's not exactly a bedtime story. Not sure I'll finish it before I must return it to the library. I've already renewed it once.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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