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[lph]

Can't find the book thread.

Anyone read "Room"? I'm stunned. Stayed up breathless with heart racing last night instead of going to bed it was so engaging in the middle. It's inspired by the Fritzl case, but it's not a tragic, depressing story - well it is, but it's put sweetly and positively, really about being a mother in extreme circumstances, and the amazing adaptability of human nature. Bit like the movie "La vita e bella", just not so overwhelmingly Italian

Just finished "The Help", too. And I loved "The Time Travellers Wife".

This is why I'm having trouble getting back to bike commuting. Taking the bus I can READ!

[Selkie]

Can't find the book thread.

Anyone read "Room"? I'm stunned. Stayed up breathless with heart racing last night instead of going to bed it was so engaging in the middle. It's inspired by the Fritzl case, but it's not a tragic, depressing story - well it is, but it's put sweetly and positively, really about being a mother in extreme circumstances, and the amazing adaptability of human nature. Bit like the movie "La vita e bella", just not so overwhelmingly Italian

Just finished "The Help", too. And I loved "The Time Travellers Wife".

This is why I'm having trouble getting back to bike commuting. Taking the bus I can READ!

Did you hear that the person who was the inspiration for the Abilene character in "The Help" is suing the author? IIRC, the lady had worked in the author's home as a domestic during the author's childhood. She asked the author not to use her name (close variation thereof), etc., but the author refused.

"The Help" was a decent read. Right now, I'm savoring Mo Hayder's "Gone," so good I don't want it to end.

[lph]

Did you hear that the person who was the inspiration for the Abilene character in "The Help" is suing the author? IIRC, the lady had worked in the author's home as a domestic during the author's childhood. She asked the author not to use her name (close variation thereof), etc., but the author refused.

Really? That wasn't very nice of her.

I liked these books so much I've bought them in Norwegian, to pass around to my friends. One of them complained yesterday that she was sleep-deprived because of sitting up late reading one of them Ooh, love it.

I'll look for "Gone"!

[crazycanuck]

I have the lovely PinkBikes at my house today

[lph]

Ok, so I'm easily amused, but I find it kind of funny when people wear clothing prominently displaying some sentiment they don't seem to have chosen themselves. Or "random crap", as my son would put it.

This morning on the metro I sat facing two people - one a conservatively dressed, shy-looking woman in her thirties with long brown hair, a little careful make-up and a worried look. On her nondescript black jacket, embroidered in pink on the shoulder pocket - "Notoriously breaking own rules."

Next to her a large and fierce-looking young woman - I think - a bit hard to tell as she was deep in a large black fur hat with ear flaps and a huge scarf. Belligerent posture, crossed arms, wide legs. On her nondescript beige jacket the logo "BG" - "Baby Girl".

I really wanted to lean forward, tap them on the shoulder and suggest they switch jackets

[crazycanuck]

X!!!!! (((X))))

Nice to see ya round kiddo! Yup, work crap can wear ya down BUT you're a way cool n strong chicka and am sure there's a loverly job out dere for ya! Not sure on calling the boss..I don't know hospital politics and wouldn't want you to find out the hard way that you shouldn't

Are the wierd dreams good or bad

I'd trade you our crazed blue heeler for de kitties but i don't think our other loverly doggie would appreciate it. Can kitties have too much catnip? Ya gotta get dem off de goooood stuff ya...

[OakLeaf]

X!! Good to see you. Good luck with the job search!