Friday, June 30, 2017

Book Blogger Hop - 6/30 - 7/6

 Question of the Week:

Name a book that changed your life. (submitted by Kristin @ Lukten av Trykksverte)
My Answer:

Wow...a fantastic, but very difficult question.

I can't think of a book that changed my life, but any book about WWII definitely makes me appreciate what I have in my life comfort wise.

I am always amazed at how the European people endured the daily hardships of little or no food or shelter as well as the specific horrors of this particular war for all involved. 

I will be looking forward to seeing what book others name or if like me they give a different yet similar answer.




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17 comments:

  1. bermudaonionJune 30, 2017 at 6:48 AM

    I can't think of a specific book either but I guess every book we read changes us a little bit.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 11:21 AM

      Exactly...changes us in the way we think as well as helps us become more tolerant and knowledgeable.

      Thanks for stopping, Kathy.

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  2. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    Thanks for stopping and commenting.

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  3. Heather's Reading HideawayJune 30, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Ooh I like that your answer revolved around you being grateful for what you have because of the hardships of the victims of WW2! It's a super interesting and thought out answer! Happy Hopping! I hope you have a wonderful weekend Elizabeth!

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks, Heather.

      Those who fought in WWII gave us the freedoms we have, and those who endured it causes me to pause when I complain about something. :)

      Thanks for stopping.

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  4. Maria BeharJune 30, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    GREAT answer, Elizabeth! I totally agree with you,too. Books about WWII are always fascinating, but also heartbreaking.... The people of the time definitely went through VERY harrowing experiences!

    I think that historical fiction, and historical nonfiction, have the great potential to change people's lives. Reading such books really puts us into the lives of the people involved, so we can readily understand what they went through, as well as how deeply it affected them.

    Thanks for sharing! Also, thanks for stopping by and commenting on my own BBH hop!! <3 <3

    ENJOY your holiday weekend!! HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 4:32 PM

      Totally agree....we become absorbed in their lives and feel what they are feeling.

      Very heartbreaking.

      Thanks for stopping, Maria.

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  5. Literary FelineJune 30, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    I am always so moved by books set during and around WWII--or any war or climate for that matter. Just reading about the refugee experience is enough remind me just how lucky I am. When I read about the resilience of people, about what they have to overcome, it really puts into perspective my own life--and if they can survive through all that, I can get through whatever challenge I am facing.

    Great response, Elizabeth. I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 4:33 PM

      Their resiliency is unbelievable. I don't know if I could have survived.

      Thanks for stopping, Literary Feline.

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  6. Katherine PJune 30, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Any war related book has an impact on me. What it brings out in humanity is both amazing and terrifying.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 4:33 PM

      Two perfect words for the good and the bad.

      Thanks for stopping, Katherine.

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  7. Nicki J. Markus / Asta IdoneaJune 30, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Yes, indeed. I did pick one, but often many books change us in lots of different ways, rather than one all-defining read.

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    1. ElizabethJune 30, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      So true...many books together help us to change our views and become a better person as well as learning new things.

      Thanks for stopping, Nicki.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 2, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    I agree with you on this one! I actually just finished The Orphan's Tale yesterday. Have you read that one yet?

    Terri M., the Director
    http://secondrunreviews.com

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    1. ElizabethJuly 2, 2017 at 3:43 PM

      Oh yes...I loved THE ORPHAN'S TALE.

      Thanks for stopping, Terri.

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  9. KatiriaJuly 2, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Yes I totally agree with you as well on this one Elizabeth. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog hop and have a great Sunday.

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    1. ElizabethJuly 2, 2017 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks, Katiria.

      Appreciation isn't something that happens a lot today.

      Thanks for stopping,

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