Thursday, March 15, 2012

Booking Through Thursday: Lessons

This week's Booking Through Thursday asks...

Have you ever used a book to instruct someone of something or is there anyone for whom you would like to do that? (I don't mean a text book for a class, but a work of fiction or non-fiction that would get a certain message across either through plot or character). What is the book and what do you wish to impart?

I don't think I have ever given someone a book to read to teach them something. The book that keeps coming to mind though, is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. The women in this book posess so much strength and courage that I have been recommending the book to my mom, grandma, aunts and girl friends. I think it is a book that all women should read to be reminded of the strength we have. What book would you recommend to teach someone something?
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  1. Cathy De Los SantosMarch 15, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Yeah I totally agree I've never given something to someone to learn from it. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Gigi AnnMarch 15, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I've never given a book to someone to learn something either. I do share my books and give them away, but they do the choosing of which books they want to read.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      I also agree.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/booking-through-thursday_15.html

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  3. Aishah WaheedMarch 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I know exactly what you mean. I used to be a shy, quiet character a few years back. Since I've read many books with strong female charcters that throughout the years I, myself have changed. It's great to be a strong person who doesn't shy away from most things. It really helps...and gets you lots of friends as well!

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  4. The Book RogueMarch 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I love books about strong women! Thanks for sharing this and thanks for stepping by my blog!
    (52 books? As in one book a week? Same challenge I set for myself, lol)

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    1. Reading KellyMarch 15, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Yes! I'm in a group online called Book-A-Week. So far I have not averaged anywhere near that due to my busy work schedule. Hopefully I will catch up later on!

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  5. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Yes, sounds like a good one to give to women friends :)

    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/03/booking-through-thursday_15.html

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  6. EvaMarch 15, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I recommend books all the time, it's my job, and I always want the reader to "get" something from it, be it entertainment or information. The main thing with fiction is that if it's well done it won't feel like a lesson.

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  7. FaithMarch 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I will have to add that book to my "to-read" list! Thanks!

    http://blueeggbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/booking-through-thursday_16.html

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