tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post7151784277554597261..comments2024-03-21T23:51:05.568-04:00Comments on Randomly Reading: Update: One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly HuntRandomly Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-64969142461584260832012-10-25T08:03:38.052-04:002012-10-25T08:03:38.052-04:00I love the message, too. Sometimes I can't be...I love the message, too. Sometimes I can't believe what people tell children not to do. My sister in law told her daughter not to ask questions in school or the teacher would think she is stupid. She struggles with this to this day and she is in her early 20s.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102923724899287342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-10890362338706869202012-10-25T08:01:17.247-04:002012-10-25T08:01:17.247-04:00Funny, the cover attracted me to this book. And I...Funny, the cover attracted me to this book. And I don't think you will be disappointed when you read this. I really like the Be Someone's Hero message, too.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102923724899287342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-19644743774683738942012-10-25T07:59:34.574-04:002012-10-25T07:59:34.574-04:00I am glad to hear that kids are finding this book....I am glad to hear that kids are finding this book. It has such a great message about forster care which is so often depicted negatively.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102923724899287342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-84336732705878336072012-10-25T07:49:13.999-04:002012-10-25T07:49:13.999-04:00I love the message 'Be Someone's Hero.'...I love the message 'Be Someone's Hero.' I'll place this book on my list. Being told not to cry is a familiar aspect in my growing-up years, too. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-9979615218020425622012-10-24T19:37:54.832-04:002012-10-24T19:37:54.832-04:00Wow- this sounds like a powerful book that has a l...Wow- this sounds like a powerful book that has a lot to offer the reader. I have added it to my list- as you said it is a must read! I like the cover, the review, and I can't wait to dive in. ;) Thanks for sharing!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-38163850936454062482012-10-23T20:25:54.707-04:002012-10-23T20:25:54.707-04:00Oh, thank you all for your sweet comments. :-) An...Oh, thank you all for your sweet comments. :-) And thanks again for this lovely review, Alex.<br /><br />KIds are finding it. I got a review/note yesterday that gave me chills--sounded just like a younger version of Carley. It inspired me and made me so sad all at the same time.<br /><br />Take care, Ladies :-)Lynda Mullaly Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961970871486720609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-43179558023274769412012-10-22T21:37:47.452-04:002012-10-22T21:37:47.452-04:00I am glad you like it and agree about the underlyi...I am glad you like it and agree about the underlying message. I think it is so important for kids to have a realistic hero these days.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102923724899287342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-33381344981444880532012-10-22T21:35:16.687-04:002012-10-22T21:35:16.687-04:00I can't imagine a parent saying something like...I can't imagine a parent saying something like that to a child, but I know it unfortunately does happen. I would think kids could relate to this book, too and I hope they find their way it it.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102923724899287342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-52627420301370419122012-10-22T10:45:03.661-04:002012-10-22T10:45:03.661-04:00I loved One for the Murphys, too! I agree that the...I loved One for the Murphys, too! I agree that the underlying message is beautifully done.Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-64736197109857638582012-10-22T09:40:12.860-04:002012-10-22T09:40:12.860-04:00How sad that this little girl is told not to cry. ...How sad that this little girl is told not to cry. With so many kids in foster care these days, I bet a lot could relate to this book.Dorine Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897683351834840335noreply@blogger.com