Hello Book Worms,
What a pleasure it was to host this month's book club. I truly cherish these times! I enjoyed this book because it was a story of a young boy with Aspergers Syndrome told from his perspective. It spoke volumes to me in how complicated we humans can be and how simple life would be if we adopted at times Christopher's view. It also revealed the heartache and hardship that parents go thru in raising a child with this affliction. I appreciated Christopher's humor and simplicity, yet having a superior intelligence. He was confident that he would get an A grade in the A levels Math test :-) I appreciated our discussion on the importance of understanding and accepting of all humanity. I love listening to your reflective insights. Ladies, I must add that this book club has added joy in my life. I thank you so much for your support during this difficult time in my professional life. I can't think of a better distraction. Your friendship is uplifting. God Bless you!!!! Con Mucho Carino Mary For next month, May 9th our book is I'd Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman Looking forward to it!! Happy reading...
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the amazing job you did hosting Mark Haddon's book. I agree with you about learning so much from it. Your research, and addition of the movie clip about Asperger's, made our meeting so unusual. Not to mention the terrific food, and your special touch of giving away a special gift full of special reading items! Lucky Yvette!
You are one special person, and we are blessed to have you in our group. I'll look forward to another "Monday Night at the Movies" with you and other bookworms, in the near future.
Thank you for the lovely meeting!
XXOO
Robin
Thursday, April 14, 2011
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mary for hosting this month's book club meeting. The book cetainly gave us all an insight into the minds of people who think differently than the norm. I gained additional knowledge that I hope will help me understand others better. I know there are even many more other ways that people think that we haven't even learned to deal with. Thanks for choosing this book and giving us the opportunity of more insight into people. Maria R
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteSorry I couldn't make it to this book's meeting. However, I wanted to thank you for your good choice in books. I really got a lot out of reading the child's perspective. It was so insightful, and also a good story. 'Look forward to many more meetings. I always enjoy your input about stories we read.
Thanks for everything. --Lourdes