Tx2Step Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 [?], but I prefer straightforward, even blunt communication, ... the occasional spoonful of vinegar is probably good for the body.) ;) And this is the only reason I have any friends at all:001_smile: A few tolerant gems who can stand "straightforward" communication! Ann's blog is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodgollycr Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 And comparing her book to the shack is wrong. Jen I think the only comparison is that it is a book that lots of people rave about and one might be surprised to find and slightly afraid to admit they don't like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I don't think you're the first to say that. I've not read it myself, but I remember from a previous thread that she had a strong voice and some didn't like it. But better to have a strong voice that some don't like than none at all, or worse yet, one that's forgettable. This is my first post on this board. Wow. Some of you ladies are really mean. Ann is a very close friend of mine and she would be terribly hurt to be reading your words here on a public board. Of course not everyone will like every book out there. But we have to remember that authors are people, too, with very real feelings. Ann doesn't deserve this. That post I quoted previous is what I said upthread. It's the truth. As a person who has been flamed for what I've written, it's hard to take, but you need to develop a thick skin. And what I said is the truth. Better to be loved or hated, but the worst is to be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I like her blog--I think it's lovely, and some days I just need some beauty in my life. But it's sort of a "small dose at a time" thing for me. If I did read her book, I doubt I'd read the whole thing in a couple sittings--more like pick it up, read a few pages, put it down for a while--because it's probably also something to contemplate, small bits at a time. But y'all are entitled to your opinions, and I doubt Ann would be hurt. She's got big girl panties and it sounds like they fit pretty well. :D I can't take the background music myself. I hate to admit my sillyness but background instrumental music is just like images of teddy bears with angel wings...I immediately turn and run away. :D Probably sounds shallow but I tend to think the images and style of a blog generally reflect the content. If the styling of it doesn't appeal to me then generally the content doesn't either. Edited August 17, 2011 by WishboneDawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'd never heard of her until now. Her blog is beautiful & I'll try to read more later. I'm going to add this book to my read-list. I loved The Shack for what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Reading tastes are subjective. There are countless books that some love and others hate. What is the point of creating a thread for the sole purpose of trashing a book and its author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I loved it. It reminded me of when I read Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. Both books changed how I look at God and the world. I like it when a book makes me think, and 1000 Gifts did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Reading tastes are subjective. There are countless books that some love and others hate. What is the point of creating a thread for the sole purpose of trashing a book and its author? I'll pretend "trashing" means "criticizing" and answer the question. Because, "Reading tastes are subjective. There are countless books that some love and others hate." And sometimes people like to discuss what they love and hate and share their opinions with others that are of the same or of a different mind. Really, we do it every day here with curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I can't take the background music myself. I hate to admit my sillyness but background instrumental music is just like images of teddy bears with angel wings...I immediately turn and run away. :D Probably sounds shallow but I tend to think the images and style of a blog generally reflect the content. If the styling of it doesn't appeal to me then generally the content doesn't either. :iagree: The quickest way to get me to leave your blog is to have auto-play music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I can't take the background music myself. I hate to admit my sillyness but background instrumental music is just like images of teddy bears with angel wings...I immediately turn and run away. :D Probably sounds shallow but I tend to think the images and style of a blog generally reflect the content. If the styling of it doesn't appeal to me then generally the content doesn't either. Haha--I don't have my speaker on. I really like the music on Stephanie's blog, Enduring With Grace. That's the only one I turn the speaker on for. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'll pretend "trashing" means "criticizing" and answer the question. Because, "Reading tastes are subjective. There are countless books that some love and others hate." And sometimes people like to discuss what they love and hate and share their opinions with others that are of the same or of a different mind. Really, we do it every day here with curriculum. Uh, yep. And because I just felt like "coming out of the closet" on this. Everyone was so gaga over this book that I felt like there was something wrong with me because I didn't like it. But I also don't like Karen Kingsbury. Or Saxon Math. I'm such a rebel. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Everyone was so gaga over this book that I felt like there was something wrong with me because I didn't like it. And yet another reason why I'd like to meet you someday. :D I'll probably get drawn in to having another peek at your school's openings next spring again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 And yet another reason why I'd like to meet you someday. :D I'll probably get drawn in to having another peek at your school's openings next spring again!!!! Well I will definitely post them sometime in late January. I would LOVE to have you here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I've never heard of it. Does that mean I need to turn in my homeschooling card too? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 :iagree: The quickest way to get me to leave your blog is to have auto-play music. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Auto-play music on blogs is, like, SO 2008.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I am reading it now. I do not care for her poetic writing style; I think it is over-used and it makes me tired in my mind's voice to read it. However, I know without a doubt that the Lord is using this to help me become a more grateful person. It is resonating with my life. When I first borrowed it, I was not wanting to read another Christian self-help book, so I was pleasantly surprised and drawn in with her personal narrative. The chasing-the-moon was over the top for me, but I found small nuggets of wisdom that I know God needed me to read. So, I am reading it slowly (sometimes just half a page!), letting God speak to me, journaling about it, praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I haven't read the book. Haven't even seen a copy of it in my neck of the woods. I don't intend to read the book though as I find her writing style a tad over the top for me. I think she has some AMAZING descriptions & metaphors, but I don't think one needs to use them in every sentence. I feel it actually takes away from the beauty and meaning. That's my opinion, but clearly there's many people who feel differently. It's okay not to agree all the time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJo1996 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 And why, oh why, do they have to take everything to the extreme? And why, oh why, do they get to pick and choose - you have to tithe but we don't stone anyone more - and I can't. HA! I say this all the time when someone gets on their soapbox about a literal translation from the Bible. How can you "cut and paste" the Bible so you take literally some parts but not others?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom26 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I agree with you on this most of the time, but then I come across a book like this: Humility and I'm glad to have taken the time to read it. That is a wonderful book! You have great taste;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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