tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post6839999796520541152..comments2024-03-29T09:36:04.116-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Waiting on Wednesday - Inside the O'BriensKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-84700036933447419782015-03-23T06:38:23.852-05:002015-03-23T06:38:23.852-05:00It's a good one to put on your list, Iliana. ...It's a good one to put on your list, Iliana. Not quite as compelling for me as the Alice book, but I haven't experienced this situation and had a more personal connection to the Alzheimer's story.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87322673521364625852015-03-22T18:20:55.050-05:002015-03-22T18:20:55.050-05:00Still Alice was such a moving book. I loved it. I ...Still Alice was such a moving book. I loved it. I haven't had a chance to watch the movie but would love to. This is another book for my list definitely!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34254322797989539922015-03-19T16:19:48.990-05:002015-03-19T16:19:48.990-05:00I might have liked Left Neglected just a tiny bit ...I might have liked Left Neglected just a tiny bit more than Still Alice, if that's even possible! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48369964342861617212015-03-19T16:19:08.915-05:002015-03-19T16:19:08.915-05:00Yes, it's about an autistic boy. I enjoyed the...Yes, it's about an autistic boy. I enjoyed the parts that showed how he viewed the world, but the adult relationships weren't as good as in Still Alice and Left Neglected. The book have somewhat of a chick-lit feel to it. However, I love Lisa's writing and can't wait to read this new one!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-21986047055317949082015-03-19T12:37:58.971-05:002015-03-19T12:37:58.971-05:00Thanks for the articles, Nan. I'm not sure I ...Thanks for the articles, Nan. I'm not sure I knew that Woody Guthrie had Huntington's. So sad. Yes, in Still Alice, with her early onset Alzheimer's, there was indeed a genetic test and there is with Huntington's as well. Both issues are in play in these books. <br /><br />I think any of Lisa Genova's books would be great for discussion. Although I will say that I've had trouble even getting people to read them, well, Still Alice anyway. Too sad, they'd say. The one book group discussion I attended about Alice was packed full of people. The little librarian (she was young) was completely overwhelmed. This was recently, after the movie was made. It was a good discussion.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48738382130722385042015-03-19T09:21:58.398-05:002015-03-19T09:21:58.398-05:00I wonder what drives LG to her chosen topics. I fi...I wonder what drives LG to her chosen topics. I find them so very interesting. I haven't read the second book, but I seem to remember it is not an inherited problem. An accident perhaps? And the third is autism, right? Anyhow, for Alzheimer's and Huntington's the thing is that there is a test. For a long time I've thought about the situation children are in. Do you have a test and live under its possible death warrant or do you go about your life in the best way you can? And what if there are children? These are unanswerable unless you are faced with them. You may know about Woody Guthrie. Arlo, his son was never tested. I found some articles you might want to read. I would think this would be a good choice for a book group since there are so many questions raised.<br /><br />http://curehd.blogspot.com/2014/04/woody-guthrie-huntingtons-disease-and.html<br /><br />http://curehd.blogspot.com/<br /><br />http://patch.com/california/piedmont/son-of-woody-guthrie-living-quietly-in-east-bay-looks7dd26c3b28<br /><br />http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20097056,00.html<br /><br />http://robertpaulwolff.blogspot.com/2012/04/huntingtons-disease.htmlNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-85761132183272704882015-03-19T09:20:33.951-05:002015-03-19T09:20:33.951-05:00I really liked Left Neglected. Such an odd condit...I really liked Left Neglected. Such an odd condition. Takes a little getting used to and surely made me think what I would do. I'll be on the lookout for your review of this one.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-69492276656131719512015-03-19T09:19:43.979-05:002015-03-19T09:19:43.979-05:00Loving Anthony is the one I haven't read. I t...Loving Anthony is the one I haven't read. I think that you told me it wasn't your favorite some time back. I'll likely get to it at some point. It's about autism, right?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-71373135386304966582015-03-19T07:17:43.685-05:002015-03-19T07:17:43.685-05:00Hi Kay, I read this one several weeks ago and like...Hi Kay, I read this one several weeks ago and liked it. Review will post in a couple of weeks. Genova does such a great job with the subject matter. After finishing I bought Left Neglected because it's the only one of hers I haven't read. Looking forward to it.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-70863709385640514862015-03-19T05:49:27.280-05:002015-03-19T05:49:27.280-05:00I got the ARC a little over a week ago and can'...I got the ARC a little over a week ago and can't wait to dive in!! I've heard that it's just as good as Still Alice, which makes me happy. I loved that novel, as well as Left Neglected. Loving Anthony was good, but not as good as her first two books.<br /><br />Love to see your new headers!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-45183619048968046892015-03-19T04:57:48.933-05:002015-03-19T04:57:48.933-05:00And thank you for coming by as well.And thank you for coming by as well.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19468989184553763172015-03-19T03:43:18.946-05:002015-03-19T03:43:18.946-05:00This book sounds really nice! And it's great t...This book sounds really nice! And it's great that you've already read it. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more reviews of Inside the O'Briens and then decide whether I'd like to read it myself. It does seem something different than what I normallyread, so I would love to give it a try. Thank you so much for stopping by my post earlier. Happy reading! <br /><br />Sarika @ <a href="http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">The Readdicts</a>The Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87146217831627697052015-03-18T21:09:02.072-05:002015-03-18T21:09:02.072-05:00Thanks for coming by!Thanks for coming by!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83861297661141189402015-03-18T21:08:51.425-05:002015-03-18T21:08:51.425-05:00Thanks for coming by!Thanks for coming by!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-46979952219819142002015-03-18T21:08:38.362-05:002015-03-18T21:08:38.362-05:00I don't think I wept with this book, but I did...I don't think I wept with this book, but I did with Still Alice. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87843515296512607072015-03-18T21:08:09.203-05:002015-03-18T21:08:09.203-05:00Thanks for coming by!Thanks for coming by!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7983216136567944732015-03-18T19:10:14.065-05:002015-03-18T19:10:14.065-05:00I wouldn't usually read this one, but I do hop...I wouldn't usually read this one, but I do hope you enjoy it :) Benish | <a href="http://feministreflections.com/" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-25384436494410240752015-03-18T15:43:48.072-05:002015-03-18T15:43:48.072-05:00Oh this one is new to me but it's definitely i...<br />Oh this one is new to me but it's definitely intriguing!!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://booksconsidered.blogspot.com/2015/03/waiting-on-wednesday-charlie-presumed.html" rel="nofollow"><b>My WoW</b></a>!Eva @ All Books Consideredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463453822150052462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-54086366359511112302015-03-18T15:08:58.652-05:002015-03-18T15:08:58.652-05:00I've got this one my TBR but I'm nervous. ...I've got this one my TBR but I'm nervous. From the sounds of it this author can make you weep! Glad you've enjoyed all 3 books. I'm going to have summon my courage and give this one a try.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51114997343053315532015-03-18T13:30:29.164-05:002015-03-18T13:30:29.164-05:00And thank you for stopping by too!And thank you for stopping by too!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77769773919978098662015-03-18T13:23:42.327-05:002015-03-18T13:23:42.327-05:00Yes and no, Jill. At least for me. This author&#...Yes and no, Jill. At least for me. This author's books also educate a lot about the condition. Which is fascinating to me.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-88397914144809776912015-03-18T13:22:54.096-05:002015-03-18T13:22:54.096-05:00I think a lot of people probably do, Thanks for co...I think a lot of people probably do, Thanks for coming by!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-88732212970635652282015-03-18T13:22:29.655-05:002015-03-18T13:22:29.655-05:00It has a little different feel, I think, since the...It has a little different feel, I think, since the main character is a man. Just family dynamics.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-79111182174030320042015-03-18T13:21:47.556-05:002015-03-18T13:21:47.556-05:00Thank you, Diane. Cactus blossom taken on a vacat...Thank you, Diane. Cactus blossom taken on a vacation in Arizona. We have the same cactus here, but somehow my blossoms aren't as pretty.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7523968616129364672015-03-18T09:54:31.369-05:002015-03-18T09:54:31.369-05:00I have loved several books by this author, and thi...I have loved several books by this author, and this one is on my wish list. Thanks for sharing....and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com