Paper, ink . . .and the journey of a lifetime..!!Nov 30 '09 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line I am recommending books as gifts for anyone and everyone. What do you think I would be pimping..?? Sippy cups or make-up..?!? Sheesh... ... One of the earliest Christmas presents I remember receiving as a child was a set of Hardy Boys mystery books. One in particular, about a lost gold mine, really caught my imagination. I have never been able to pin that early memory down to one specific book but the imagined world of the Hardy boys swallowed me up. Frank and Joe were my BFF. From that gift, and probably others before it and many since, has grown a love of books, their words, and their images, both on the page and in the mind. That so many writers are able to create and 'bring alive' both fiction and reality is a wonder to me. It is no coincidence that decades later I found myself writing a silly review of another book--a tale I had loved forever--and posting it as my first review here on Epinions. Since that pitiful start years ago I have kept the focus of my 'Epinions time' on writing book reviews and reading the reviews of others. In that time I have found myself reading so many wonderful reviews of books that I just knew I had to read . . .but sadly, most remain unread. Regardless, these reviews were gifts to me. As a pointer to this book or that one, as a brief moment enjoying the thoughts of another Epinions member about a favorite or not-so-favorite book. Any 'book lover' loves to hear the thoughts of others about their favorite books ...and books they have never heard of before. Those shared thoughts are true gifts any day of the year. Those are gifts I find every day here on Epinions for all to enjoy. In that spirit I will share some links to reviews of books that I have loved discovering and reading here. These are links to reviews and 'bottom lines' from some of the most helpful book reviews I have found on this site. I guarantee that if you click on one or ten you will find a gift suitable for some member of your extended 'gift-giving tree'. Who would not love a charming book for Christmas..?? Always a mix of sweetness and sorrow Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo review by befus The Bottom Line: A wonderful book to read and to savor, and to enjoy with a young person you love. Tori Amos Inspired This Female Empowerment Poetry...Written by a Man Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman review by smiles33 The Bottom Line: Beautifully illustrated, this poem celebrates young girls becoming strong and independent women. It would be a unique gift for pregnant moms and likely to captivate older girls. Letters of Love to Christopher Reeve ~ Care Packages ... by Dana Reeve review by Jev04again The Bottom Line: This book has it all – touching moments, humor, surprise, spirit, and above all else – abiding love. A Colorful Journey With A Friendly Feline Cat's Colors by Jane Cabrera review by BeeCharmer The Bottom Line: A charming feline tale introduces colors and their relation to various things in a youngster's environment. " 'Elephant Fidelity' is not the name of an insurance company!: HORTON HATCHES THE EGG" ... by Dr. Seuss review by wordwalker The Bottom Line: Imagine what your Bottom Line would look like if you sat on an egg for fifty-one weeks! How many kisses does it take to put your little one to sleep? How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight by Varsha Bajaj review by dandj The Bottom Line: How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? is definitely a book worth more than just borrowing. It may even become a part of your own bedtime ritual. Light on Snow ... by Anita Shreve review by theworm The Bottom Line: I think that perhaps this is Anita Shreve's best work. It is a simple and quiet story that explores complex and difficult emotions. Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" as Only Robert Sabuda Can Do It ... by Clement C. Moore and Robert Sabuda review by mind-full The Bottom Line: If you think you have a copy of "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore, think again. The Paper Bag Princess, Our Favourite Book! ... by Robert Munsch / Michael Martchenko review by MumMumMum The Bottom Line: a wonderful fairy tale that is pro-girl, pro-strength, pro-character, and anti-shallowness. Pigeon REALLY REALLY REALLY Wants a Puppy! The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems review by jeavinl The Bottom Line: Pigeon may want a puppy, but we're happy just reading about it. HIVE to tell you: It's a HONEY of a book! The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kid review by sandimick The Bottom Line: I can't recommend it highly enough ... don't let another week go by without reading Sue Monk Kidd's outstanding first novel, The Secret Life of Bees. Looks good, feels good & a good read, too Tails by Matthew Van Fleet review by kentmom The Bottom Line: Handsome, sturdy, feature-rich book that would make a good gift for any child of lap-sit-reading age and is an excellent value for the price (US $12.95). Dr. Seuss' "There's a Wocket in My Pocket": Some Silly Rhyming Fun ... by Dr Seuss review by befus The Bottom Line: Give the BOFA on the SOFA a shove, then stretch out to enjoy this silly Seuss book. The Bottom Line So there ya go. A 'baker's dozen' of the fifty-some book reviews that I have rated 'Most Helpful' here on Epinions. Click one, click 'em all ...and read. If none of them inspires you to click a shopping link to consider the possibility of gifting one of your loved ones . . .then I have failed my task here miserably. My task in this review and my task on Epinions for the last 9-plus years. But not to worry ...I guarantee you will find at least one to be just the right book for someone on your gift list . . .or even for yourself. Enjoy. ...tom... sleeper54's complete list of 'Most Helpful'-rated 'books' reviews. sleeper54's complete list of 'Most Helpful'-rated 'movies' reviews. .  |
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