tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post2433877136552169194..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: More Snow and A Book ReviewRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-70064846447170527022015-03-12T17:53:32.761-05:002015-03-12T17:53:32.761-05:00This one sounds interesting. Thanks for reviewing ...This one sounds interesting. Thanks for reviewing it!!!!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-14579866948208102502015-03-12T14:50:59.950-05:002015-03-12T14:50:59.950-05:00Chiming in late… :)
Lovely review! This sounds li...Chiming in late… :)<br /><br />Lovely review! This sounds like one I'd really enjoy. Unlike you, I like reading the stories set around WWII. While it is horrifying to imagine the atrocities committed during that time, it is also inspiring--and uplifting--to read of the true heroics than occurred despite them.<br /><br />AlyssaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077678889350033112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87420156942640791412015-03-11T08:11:13.310-05:002015-03-11T08:11:13.310-05:00Jennifer, I loved The Book Thief despite its setti...Jennifer, I loved The Book Thief despite its setting! If you enjoyed that book, then you will definitely like this one.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52398540822942305222015-03-11T08:10:09.468-05:002015-03-11T08:10:09.468-05:00I do hope you finish the book, Gail! I won't ...I do hope you finish the book, Gail! I won't say there aren't some sad moments in the book, but there is not the violence I've read in so many other novels set in WWII. We're thawing out here as I type!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-63468320888183320212015-03-11T08:09:02.363-05:002015-03-11T08:09:02.363-05:00Indie, I agree about the news--I read books like t...Indie, I agree about the news--I read books like this and think, thank goodness that will never happen again, and then I see something just as horrific on the news. That's why I usually like to read books that good me some escape.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61610088844046814522015-03-11T07:57:49.295-05:002015-03-11T07:57:49.295-05:00It's much warmer this week, Marijke; I hope I&...It's much warmer this week, Marijke; I hope I'll have some green coming up soon to show instead of white!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9718229535345641252015-03-11T07:57:08.026-05:002015-03-11T07:57:08.026-05:00Marguerite, the snow is melting fast! I can't...Marguerite, the snow is melting fast! I can't complain because this was really the only significant snow we had this year; nothing like last year.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-66304985338023541862015-03-11T07:56:06.398-05:002015-03-11T07:56:06.398-05:00Beth, it's supposed to reach 60 today! There a...Beth, it's supposed to reach 60 today! There are only a few small patches of snow left, and I suspect they will be gone by the end of the day. I have my fingers crossed that the warm weather will stay.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-11146796279365873202015-03-11T07:55:01.896-05:002015-03-11T07:55:01.896-05:00Donna, all my ancestors were German, too. They ca...Donna, all my ancestors were German, too. They came here nearly 150 years ago, so those that fought in WWI or WWII were in the U.S. Army. Still, I know there were some hard feelings they faced here because of their heritage at that time. I had the chance to visit Dachau when I was in Germany many years ago, but had no desire to. I think it's important we don't forget the past, but I just don't want to re-visit it too much.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-89436207230996419342015-03-10T20:20:55.844-05:002015-03-10T20:20:55.844-05:00I struggle a little with wartime stories in a simi...I struggle a little with wartime stories in a similar way to your reluctance to take on this book club novel. But I liked the Book Thief and this story reminds me of it a little. It sounds like a very compelling story that would draw you in. <br />Hope your snow melts soon. It is finally warmish here thank goodness. I can't wait for the snow to disappear!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-54467133372982731402015-03-10T07:59:31.476-05:002015-03-10T07:59:31.476-05:00Fabulous review...I started the novel and put it d...Fabulous review...I started the novel and put it down when I thought there might be more violence than I wanted to deal with this winter, when I was stuck inside! I shall resume reading it! Hope you get a good thaw and soon. You've had entirely too much winter!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-5403579381325531142015-03-08T06:49:36.480-05:002015-03-08T06:49:36.480-05:00That sounds like an interesting book. I don't...That sounds like an interesting book. I don't usually read books like that either, as they are usually too depressing or graphic, but this one sounds like it's better. (I usually get my fill of depressing just reading the news.) It's also a little depressing having snow when we feel it should be turning into spring. That's quite a storm you got! Hope it melts soon!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-68209986101029722832015-03-07T21:52:40.326-06:002015-03-07T21:52:40.326-06:00Eventhough you beautiful captures of the snow in y...Eventhough you beautiful captures of the snow in your garden I can imagine that you think it is enough now with the snow.<br />I hope springtemperatures are coming your way soon.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91463077335141198252015-03-07T20:44:06.397-06:002015-03-07T20:44:06.397-06:00oh dear, 10 inches is quite a dump of snow. That ...oh dear, 10 inches is quite a dump of snow. That must have been a bit of a surprise, especially when you haven't had any snow thus far. Hopefully spring will soon be on its way and the white stuff will be just a memory.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15289936638163510512015-03-07T18:43:00.948-06:002015-03-07T18:43:00.948-06:00Wow, 10 inches of snow late in the season. Ick. Bu...Wow, 10 inches of snow late in the season. Ick. But it sounds like the Midwest will be warming up in the days ahead. Yay! This book sounds like a good read, though a difficult topic. Thanks for the review.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33787303501210987432015-03-07T15:50:00.233-06:002015-03-07T15:50:00.233-06:00Hi Rose, I too did not post a first snowfall post ...Hi Rose, I too did not post a first snowfall post on GWGT. Mainly because our first snowfall came with the blast that dumped 7 feet of snow on Buffalo. I photographed my area, but did not make a big deal about is as so many in our area were in dire circumstance. Our area was hardly touched by that blizzard. Also on your book, I don't read on Nazi Germany because being 100% German, my family has too much history there. I also did not visit concentration camps when I visited Eastern Europe for this reason. Too close for comfort. for me. Someday I hope to visit Germany though. It would be nice to see where my family began.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61715606962524380692015-03-06T08:34:59.440-06:002015-03-06T08:34:59.440-06:00Ellen, I waited and waited for the book to come fr...Ellen, I waited and waited for the book to come from my library and finally decided it must be very popular. I hope you have time to finish it soon!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-34089885472668943362015-03-06T08:33:47.712-06:002015-03-06T08:33:47.712-06:00Linda, most of the book is very uplifting, so I wa...Linda, most of the book is very uplifting, so I was pleased about that. The characters really are remarkable. We're supposed to get up to the 50's next week, so I have my fingers crossed that spring is on its wayRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55735413992136055762015-03-06T08:32:28.231-06:002015-03-06T08:32:28.231-06:00Wow, what a wonderful retirement gift for your wif...Wow, what a wonderful retirement gift for your wife! I would love to see St. Malo; it sounded so beautiful in the book--until the bombs fell, of course.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-27335080287077085402015-03-06T08:31:25.156-06:002015-03-06T08:31:25.156-06:00Hi, Janie--thanks for visiting! Glad you enjoyed ...Hi, Janie--thanks for visiting! Glad you enjoyed the book, too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33488037822354606332015-03-06T08:30:57.749-06:002015-03-06T08:30:57.749-06:00Marnie, we cut back everything at the gardens wher...Marnie, we cut back everything at the gardens where I volunteer, and I always think what a shame. I cut a little more back this fall than usual because I had the time, but I left a lot up for the birds and of course, for some pretty snow photos:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-69890538569225745782015-03-06T08:29:21.381-06:002015-03-06T08:29:21.381-06:00The bird in the photo is a white-breasted nuthatch...The bird in the photo is a white-breasted nuthatch, Jason; I should have identified it. Usually I see them upside down on my feeders. This book focuses more on the people than on the war, but I think you would enjoy it.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59103510917081826522015-03-06T08:27:51.724-06:002015-03-06T08:27:51.724-06:00Thanks, Cloudbuster! With the long winter, I have...Thanks, Cloudbuster! With the long winter, I have been making considerable headway through my own TBR pile:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65234956470312087062015-03-06T08:27:08.628-06:002015-03-06T08:27:08.628-06:00I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book whe...I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book when you finish, Sarah, especially about the ending.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71332866158523762312015-03-06T08:26:36.736-06:002015-03-06T08:26:36.736-06:00Bee, I usually use a header photo that relates to ...Bee, I usually use a header photo that relates to the seasons, but I just love this photo so much that I can't bear to change it:) Glad you liked the book, too--I agree, the characters are extraordinary.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.com