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2017 reviews
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
4.0
My first dive into the world that is Virginia Woolf's writing and it was well worth the read. This book is not especially large (114 pages) but has so much content that it could have easily been spread out to over 200 pages.
The title is in reference to what Woolf means figuratively and literally speaking. A room of one's own represents freedom for women. She mentions that women are quite often never in a room of their own to write which can be taken 2 separate ways. Women, in this time period, weren't given many freedoms and were looked at as "inferior" by men. She references several very influential writers and professors who talk poorly about women intellectually.
I think the best reference in the book is when she refers to poetry being born. It must be born by more than one. It does not arrive on its own.
This book was such an eye opener. Things have changed since the 1920's, although there are still some things in which we see women are fighting to gain equality and rightfully so. Being a male reading this book, answers the question about having a room of one's own and the importance of making a difference.
The title is in reference to what Woolf means figuratively and literally speaking. A room of one's own represents freedom for women. She mentions that women are quite often never in a room of their own to write which can be taken 2 separate ways. Women, in this time period, weren't given many freedoms and were looked at as "inferior" by men. She references several very influential writers and professors who talk poorly about women intellectually.
I think the best reference in the book is when she refers to poetry being born. It must be born by more than one. It does not arrive on its own.
This book was such an eye opener. Things have changed since the 1920's, although there are still some things in which we see women are fighting to gain equality and rightfully so. Being a male reading this book, answers the question about having a room of one's own and the importance of making a difference.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
5.0
Fantastic! I was made aware that this was adapted into a film and that it was wonderful.
I say this about the film (not having laid eyes on it yet) as I say about all films made about books...
I don't think it's as good as the book.
This book showed a transformation. It was an emotional rollercoaster and that is a sweeping understatement. The romance came about naturally and didn't come across forced (which I believe her relationship with Patrick was). Louisa Clark, an unemployed waitress who went through multiple "dead end" jobs to find her way in life, stumbles upon a caregiver job that pays extremely well. It's almost too good to be true. She questions her decision early but ultimately settles into the position. She even blows off other events to stay with Will. I could practically see the romance blossom before my eyes. The experience changes Louisa and I can't wait to begin reading the next book in the series.
I say this about the film (not having laid eyes on it yet) as I say about all films made about books...
I don't think it's as good as the book.
This book showed a transformation. It was an emotional rollercoaster and that is a sweeping understatement. The romance came about naturally and didn't come across forced (which I believe her relationship with Patrick was). Louisa Clark, an unemployed waitress who went through multiple "dead end" jobs to find her way in life, stumbles upon a caregiver job that pays extremely well. It's almost too good to be true. She questions her decision early but ultimately settles into the position. She even blows off other events to stay with Will. I could practically see the romance blossom before my eyes. The experience changes Louisa and I can't wait to begin reading the next book in the series.
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
5.0
Such a good read. I should have looked this one up sooner. I will preface this review by saying I typically don't go for comedy books so I decided to branch out and read more from this particular genre. I also have crippling MDD (major depressive disorder) and panic disorder so I needed something to get me of this "funk" that I've been in for quite some time.
I learned about this one from a Facebook Goodreads group and I decided that I needed a good laugh. I don't regret it and I'm looking at picking up some more of Justin Halpern's work.
Obviously, as referred to in the title, Justin's father is the star of the book. I caught myself laughing out loud at several sections of the book (see the chapters about Angus and the rose bush and Justin's family eating like the underprivileged). My own father (rest in peace) had "way with words" but not quite like Justin's dad. Great stuff.
If you need a pick me up and don't mind the F bomb dropped CONSTANTLY, then this is the book for you. I can't recommend it enough.
I learned about this one from a Facebook Goodreads group and I decided that I needed a good laugh. I don't regret it and I'm looking at picking up some more of Justin Halpern's work.
Obviously, as referred to in the title, Justin's father is the star of the book. I caught myself laughing out loud at several sections of the book (see the chapters about Angus and the rose bush and Justin's family eating like the underprivileged). My own father (rest in peace) had "way with words" but not quite like Justin's dad. Great stuff.
If you need a pick me up and don't mind the F bomb dropped CONSTANTLY, then this is the book for you. I can't recommend it enough.