tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6025071621677623892..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: 95 - The Red Thread; Ann Hood(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78672036039430994502010-08-22T04:46:26.139-04:002010-08-22T04:46:26.139-04:00I think this book would appeal very much to me. I ...I think this book would appeal very much to me. I am Chinese although I have never step foot into China. I'll be on the lookout for it. Thanks for the review!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20704510591849063342010-07-28T18:00:10.171-04:002010-07-28T18:00:10.171-04:00Ooh, this sounds like it would be a great listen! ...Ooh, this sounds like it would be a great listen! I'll definitely have to see if my library system has it available. Thanks for the excellent review. ~karenksdoolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694279407156008829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91669719697599532032010-07-27T17:16:35.796-04:002010-07-27T17:16:35.796-04:00Thanks to the One Child Policy, the situation for ...Thanks to the One Child Policy, the situation for women in China is dreadful. Especially for newborn baby girls. It is an issue that I feel was never discussed enough in my classes. I am definitely going to pick this one up in the future because it sounds like a really great story that addresses issues that people don't always want to see or talk about.<br /><br />Jennifer @ www.justicejennifer.comJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05024986978579666451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25440958658574483852010-07-26T23:09:37.326-04:002010-07-26T23:09:37.326-04:00I am so drawn to adoption stories and can't wa...I am so drawn to adoption stories and can't wait to read this one!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48232698143628856362010-07-26T22:47:59.557-04:002010-07-26T22:47:59.557-04:00This sounds fascinating; I'll have to put it o...This sounds fascinating; I'll have to put it on my list.RAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77266709073093701622010-07-26T15:39:48.498-04:002010-07-26T15:39:48.498-04:00Oh I hadn't heard of this but it sounds really...Oh I hadn't heard of this but it sounds really good. Great review, Diane. Adding it to my list!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41531541605200283482010-07-26T08:59:34.945-04:002010-07-26T08:59:34.945-04:00This sounds like a really excellent read. I know a...This sounds like a really excellent read. I know about the problems with female children in China, but haven't ever really read a book like this before. I am so glad you liked it, and I will be adding it to my list. Great review!!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42677313349652509512010-07-26T06:20:11.880-04:002010-07-26T06:20:11.880-04:00I've never understood the appeal of audiobooks...I've never understood the appeal of audiobooks but as I received this very'book' as a gift I think I'll give it a try and see if my opinion changes.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-74117104428408492952010-07-26T06:17:37.341-04:002010-07-26T06:17:37.341-04:00I watched a documentary on the "one child rul...I watched a documentary on the "one child rule" in 2008, just before China hosted the Summer Olympics. It's so sad that in seeking a solution to the population problem they created an even bigger gender conundrum. <br /><br />Good to hear you enjoyed the audio version of <i>The Red Thread</i>. I'll look for this one for my MIL, thanks!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72033997083788267752010-07-26T00:18:09.270-04:002010-07-26T00:18:09.270-04:00This book is on my wish list.This book is on my wish list.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18775888944136151142010-07-25T21:31:44.678-04:002010-07-25T21:31:44.678-04:00This sounds like a very compelling read!! My iTouc...This sounds like a very compelling read!! My iTouch should show up soon and I'm hoping to download an audio book here and there..this one will be on my list of ones to consider.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-754844192831783762010-07-25T21:14:15.710-04:002010-07-25T21:14:15.710-04:00I read a nonfiction book last year that dealt with...I read a nonfiction book last year that dealt with this subject to a certain extent. I'm really interested in reading this one now based on your review so thanks for sharing. And I'm not sure if it is new but I like the new look of your blog!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10890197897661544252010-07-25T20:43:46.268-04:002010-07-25T20:43:46.268-04:00I have this book on my "to be read" list...I have this book on my "to be read" list.. I can't wait to read it! Great review!kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040730267411361863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75496340053635082372010-07-25T20:10:37.938-04:002010-07-25T20:10:37.938-04:00It sounds like she knows what she is writing about...It sounds like she knows what she is writing about. And it is so sad how little girl babies are valued in China.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86877148083036118692010-07-25T18:58:56.080-04:002010-07-25T18:58:56.080-04:00I've heard quite a bit of buzz about this book...I've heard quite a bit of buzz about this book, but I had thought that it was nonfiction. Although, as you say, the story is a common one and could very well be true. It is so sad how baby girls are practically "thrown out" by some families. And even though these mothers give their girls up for adoption, I'm sure it's a pain that they carry with them always.<br /><br />Great review! Thanks for sharing!Suzanne Yesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340451897624838384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17708298442023820092010-07-25T18:45:04.863-04:002010-07-25T18:45:04.863-04:00I haven't heard of this book or about what the...I haven't heard of this book or about what the "red thread" meant. It sounds like a good read.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-13588227423467559782010-07-25T18:07:02.193-04:002010-07-25T18:07:02.193-04:00Hi Westcobich....actually this book is fiction, no...Hi Westcobich....actually this book is fiction, not non-fiction, but it is based in part on a true story.<br /><br />Ann Hood is a favorite author. Having read her other books, I knew this one was coming out and had read a few reviews as well.<br /><br />Mystica...the book was a bit sad in part (the stories of the babies birth mothers mostly), but it is not all sad.<br /><br />Kay...that is so sweet to hear, about the Americanized teenage girls from China.<br /><br />Molly, the audio book cover is different from the hardcover. I actually liked both covers.<br /><br />Kathy...It seems nowadays everyone knows someone with a baby from China....good and bad, IMO.<br /><br />Bellezza...Me, too for some reason I prefer Japanese literature.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16861734133671784522010-07-25T17:54:25.933-04:002010-07-25T17:54:25.933-04:00thanks goodness people read non-fiction and talk a...thanks goodness people read non-fiction and talk about it in such a way that makes me want to read it. honestly, I'm pathetic about being current on non-fiction. Anyway, this sounds good and I'm very curious, and I'm also wondering - how did you find this book in the first place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41575305590554171412010-07-25T16:46:51.899-04:002010-07-25T16:46:51.899-04:00I LOVED this book! I read it earlier this year an...I LOVED this book! I read it earlier this year and fell in love with it, especially with the Chinese parents' stories. It's one of my favorites of the year. So glad you liked it, too!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597978238568536765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37243026155321940692010-07-25T15:52:46.987-04:002010-07-25T15:52:46.987-04:00This story sounds very good and I am glad to hear ...This story sounds very good and I am glad to hear it is good on audio - I am always looking for new audio titles!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69664794741263794722010-07-25T14:16:42.881-04:002010-07-25T14:16:42.881-04:00I have had this book on my wishlist forever! So gl...I have had this book on my wishlist forever! So glad it's worth it :)Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89943667585302547402010-07-25T13:01:30.364-04:002010-07-25T13:01:30.364-04:00Although fiction, this books sounds like it offers...Although fiction, this books sounds like it offers quite a bit of insight into the whole international adoption process. I'm always sad when I read about the policy in China that devalues little girls so much and wonder how it will impact their society after another 100 years.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69350938983193661942010-07-25T12:35:45.183-04:002010-07-25T12:35:45.183-04:00I'm not sure why I'm more drawn to Japanes...I'm not sure why I'm more drawn to Japanese literature than Chinese, especially having loved Amy Tan and Lisa See's works. But, this one sounds so wonderful especially as I'm a girl who understands adoption, being a daughter, and threads that tie us to one another. Great review, Diane!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14055948421376933542010-07-25T12:30:16.602-04:002010-07-25T12:30:16.602-04:00This sounds exactly like my kind of book. I'm ...This sounds exactly like my kind of book. I'm going to see if my library has a copy!The Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248537555041830039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59195342158205772152010-07-25T10:20:15.180-04:002010-07-25T10:20:15.180-04:00Great review. This one sounds really worth checkin...Great review. This one sounds really worth checking out. I love the beauty of the metaphor of The Red Thread. Thanks.wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.com