found at the library's book sale

RELEASE NOTES:

mailing to fellow BookCrosser...found on her Wish List

Happy BookCrossing!

What a surprise! Thanks so much for sending!

Well I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, and since I'm going to be busy with school this year, I decided to turn this into a bookring!

The List
1. 4-lele - USA - (US/Canada)
2. olered - USA - (US/Canada)
3. scootergirl1974 - USA - (international)
4. muzette - Canada - (international)
5. lauraloo29 - Canada - (anywhere EXCEPT Canada)
6. Griete - Switzerland - (Europe preferred)<----Book is Here
7. Fire-Dragon - UK - (Europe preferred)
8. AnglersRest - UK - (UK preferred)
9. Megmac - UK - (international)
10. snufkin81 - South Africa -(international)
11. rooshill - USA - (US only)
12. Aramena - USA - (US only)
13. back to literarylover - USA



Just a few bookring guidelines:
-- Journal the book as soon as you receive it, and contact the next person for their mailing address.
-- Take as much time as you need, but try to read within 4-6 weeks so the ring keeps moving along.
-- Take a moment to journal your thoughts on the book when finished. It's interesting to read other's feelings on the book too!

The bookring is on its way around the world!

Sending to 4-lele!

I have received the book ~ "Gilead". It is on the top of my pile and I will begin reading it today! Thanks much for sharing.....

I have held this book longer than wanted ~ my apologies for that!

I enjoyed the book and will be contacting the next person on the list to keep this bookring moving. Thank you for sharing GILEAD!

Gilead has arrived on the west coast. Thanks. Will read as soon as possible.

I really liked this book...thanks literearylover.
Am waiting for scootergirl1974's address.

I'm almost finished. I think that it is a good story. It's nice that this man wants to write a long letter letting his son know about his feelings and telling stories about his grandfather and great-grandfather. This history would be lost.

The book just arrived on my doorstep!

Well, it is not an easy book to read. It requires some concentration! Funny enough, I knew it was set in 1956, but I felt that the book was timeless - there is very little notion of time except through the various generation.

Although some parts did not touch me because it became to much about details of the various religious dogma, I was particularly interested in some passages. For example: "When you encounter another person, when you ahave dealings with anyone at all, it is as if a question is being put to you. ... What is the Lord asking od me in this moment, in this situation?" I have heard that before, but from the Dalai Lama.

I was touched by this father reflecting on his life for the sake of his son, and also trying to help him by giving him the knowledge of I life time - but also showing a very human face to his son who he might not see grow up.

Arrived safe and sound today. I have a few of other rings here at the moment. Not to worry. I will keep them moving.

I thought I would share this link with everyone!

Yann Martel sent Gilead to Stephen Harper, as part of his 'experiment'.

You can read his thoughts about the book and apparently, it is also one of Obama's favourite book, who is coming to Canada in a few days.

Here is the link: http://www.whatisstephenharperreading.ca/2009/02/02/book-number-48-gilead-by-marilynne-robinson/

Sadly, I'm not able to get into this book. Perhaps it is taking too much focus for me. I don't have the time and I have a few other rings here requiring my attention.

I already have Griete's address and will be mailing this week.

Thank you for the chance to read it. :)

Got the book, thanks! Will be trying to read it asap.