tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6365849135690853013..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 141 - What We Have; Amy Boesky(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59419724990142126602010-11-14T20:19:55.464-05:002010-11-14T20:19:55.464-05:00I went back and forth about reading this one too a...I went back and forth about reading this one too at first, Diane, because of the subject matter. It turned out it was the perfect book for me when I did decide to read it. I am glad you ended up enjoying it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35669134881556401342010-11-12T20:19:18.598-05:002010-11-12T20:19:18.598-05:00I think a lot of people have this type of cloud ha...I think a lot of people have this type of cloud hanging over their head. I know my dad was tense when he was about to turn 52 because that is the age his dad and grandfather died. Luckily, he made it past ... and then some.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55646670464136572012010-11-10T22:02:41.347-05:002010-11-10T22:02:41.347-05:00Also, meant to say Great Review!Also, meant to say Great Review!Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02203139179710289533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58918901745832900122010-11-10T22:02:13.345-05:002010-11-10T22:02:13.345-05:00I was curious about this one. I was interested in ...I was curious about this one. I was interested in how she put on a happy face and lived life even though she had such darkness hanging over her. Not in the mood for it now, but I may read this in the future. I do like the memoirs.Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02203139179710289533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54882265402078751952010-11-10T20:48:32.804-05:002010-11-10T20:48:32.804-05:00I guess in her situation, I would be so depressed....I guess in her situation, I would be so depressed. I am in awe of Amy. I am sure, this is going to be a great book and I am going to look for this one here.Veenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051587201427141480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-4398581556214276452010-11-10T19:54:52.423-05:002010-11-10T19:54:52.423-05:00This one sounds powerful and uplifting!! I have a ...This one sounds powerful and uplifting!! I have a friend who just went through surgery two weeks ago and have thought about her constantly. I couldn't imagine losing so many family members to cancer.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86179567772456137162010-11-10T00:18:47.926-05:002010-11-10T00:18:47.926-05:00This book sounds wonderful although I don't kn...This book sounds wonderful although I don't know if I could handle it. I have had to steer clear of heavier books like this lately.Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23413591865101787102010-11-09T15:10:31.361-05:002010-11-09T15:10:31.361-05:00Wow, this is definitely a tough topic, and it'...Wow, this is definitely a tough topic, and it's encouraging to hear that it's not a typical memoir. I'm very interested in reading this memoir also. Another great review!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56926657929512788382010-11-09T15:07:18.961-05:002010-11-09T15:07:18.961-05:00Diane, I also read this book. You did a really go...Diane, I also read this book. You did a really good job reviewing it. Ultimately, I found the book hopeful.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44721653754539562892010-11-09T14:37:07.820-05:002010-11-09T14:37:07.820-05:00I would also be a bit nervous (I know its like bur...I would also be a bit nervous (I know its like burying your head in the sand). My mother got breast cancer twice and my father died of lung cancer and I also have this cloud over me as it were. <br />Thank you for sharing diane.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7604155435146402392010-11-09T11:29:51.905-05:002010-11-09T11:29:51.905-05:00What a great review. I can understand your hesita...What a great review. I can understand your hesitation because colon cancer is predominant in my family. We can't let that fear take over our lives though...we need to live life for today!Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63188769988931349332010-11-09T09:54:38.862-05:002010-11-09T09:54:38.862-05:00I think the big 'C' is never far from anyo...I think the big 'C' is never far from anyone's mind. We all seem to know someone who has either had it or died of it. It is still such a hard illness to come to terms with. I know a lady who had both her breasts removed just to be sure that she didn't have breast cancer return. Preventative may be the answer.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-22777036082433628362010-11-09T09:30:52.850-05:002010-11-09T09:30:52.850-05:00Yes, always read the best first! Sounds like a po...Yes, always read the best first! Sounds like a positive book fur sure!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68598458549230357922010-11-09T09:19:35.481-05:002010-11-09T09:19:35.481-05:00Great review of an interesting sounding memoir, Di...Great review of an interesting sounding memoir, Diane. When life is uncertain, it does force us into making decisions and doing things we'd normally put off. I'd love to read about how Amy Boesky and her family deal with that. I'll look it up in the library, thank you for bringing it to our attention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34524160644667484632010-11-09T09:18:45.850-05:002010-11-09T09:18:45.850-05:00I admire people like Amy - I imagine I would be a ...I admire people like Amy - I imagine I would be a downer in the same situation.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3596760732387088482010-11-09T09:03:59.341-05:002010-11-09T09:03:59.341-05:00I have heard a lot about this book, but being a bi...I have heard a lot about this book, but being a bit of a hypochondriac, I don't think this one is for me. I would probably be anxious and worried the whole time I was reading, and probably wouldn't enjoy the story, though it does sound oddly uplifting. Thanks for your thoughtful review on this one. It sounds like it hit close to home with you.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-31791114513763874482010-11-09T08:40:36.385-05:002010-11-09T08:40:36.385-05:00A great review, Diane. I totally understand your h...A great review, Diane. I totally understand your hesitation, as I've had an aunt, an uncle, and 2 brothers stricken by the dreadful disease. But yes, we should read the books before...Ruth Cox aka abitosunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670570644577223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72865200539036039812010-11-09T08:00:36.851-05:002010-11-09T08:00:36.851-05:00I've been considering reading this one too. I...I've been considering reading this one too. I think I will do so. Having experienced ovarian cancer myself, I'm interested. Thanks for sharing, Diane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23832625117446596182010-11-09T07:29:57.602-05:002010-11-09T07:29:57.602-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one....I have simila...I'm glad you enjoyed this one....I have similar feelings about books written on the topic of Alzheimers...my grandmother and all of her siblings suffered with this and we can see it beginning in my father as well. I just can't bring myself to read Lisa Genova's Still Alice.Tina's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com