Grace (Paul's Books #6653)
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(Paul's Books #6653)
I enjoyed reading this tender story. I think the back cover says it all:
"She was my first kiss. My first love. She was a little match girl who could see the future in the flame of a candle. She was a runaway who taught me more about life than anyone has before or since. And when she was gone my innocence left with her.
As I begin to write, a part of me feels as if I am awakening something best left dead and buried, or at least buried. We can bury the past, but it never really dies. The experience of that winter has grown on my soul like ivy climbing the outside of a home, growing until it begins to tear and tug at the brick and mortar.
I pray I can still get the story right. My memory, like my eyesight, has waned with age. Still, there are things that become clearer to me as I grow older. This much I know: too many things were kept secret in those days. Things that never should have been hidden. And things that should have."
I would love to see this book travel and touch many lives!
"She was my first kiss. My first love. She was a little match girl who could see the future in the flame of a candle. She was a runaway who taught me more about life than anyone has before or since. And when she was gone my innocence left with her.
As I begin to write, a part of me feels as if I am awakening something best left dead and buried, or at least buried. We can bury the past, but it never really dies. The experience of that winter has grown on my soul like ivy climbing the outside of a home, growing until it begins to tear and tug at the brick and mortar.
I pray I can still get the story right. My memory, like my eyesight, has waned with age. Still, there are things that become clearer to me as I grow older. This much I know: too many things were kept secret in those days. Things that never should have been hidden. And things that should have."
I would love to see this book travel and touch many lives!
This book will be traveling in a bookring!
When you receive this book, please make a journal entry when you receive the book and after you have read it!
Please check the shipping order as I will keep this ring open so we can keep the book traveling as long as it holds up!
Shipping Order:
1. cbostler (UT) (Finished!)
2. GinnyRazo (CA) (Finished!)
3. smhamn (OH) (Finished!)
4. MarilynD (TN) (Finished!)
5. nattabee (KY) (Finished!)
6. valentina1209 (NY) (Finished!)
7. spoiledrotten (NJ) (Finished!)
8. Rrrcaron (NH) (Finished!)
9. dg7500 (PA) (Finished!)
10 nancynova (PA) (Finished!)
11 lauraloo29 (Canada) (Finished!)
12 kobie03 (Canada) (Finished!)
13 annenz (New Zealand) <---BOOK IS ON ITS WAY!
14 Sardonyx (UK) (prefer UK/EU will intl)
Back to PaulsBooks!
When you receive this book, please make a journal entry when you receive the book and after you have read it!
Please check the shipping order as I will keep this ring open so we can keep the book traveling as long as it holds up!
Shipping Order:
1. cbostler (UT) (Finished!)
2. GinnyRazo (CA) (Finished!)
3. smhamn (OH) (Finished!)
4. MarilynD (TN) (Finished!)
5. nattabee (KY) (Finished!)
6. valentina1209 (NY) (Finished!)
7. spoiledrotten (NJ) (Finished!)
8. Rrrcaron (NH) (Finished!)
9. dg7500 (PA) (Finished!)
10 nancynova (PA) (Finished!)
11 lauraloo29 (Canada) (Finished!)
12 kobie03 (Canada) (Finished!)
13 annenz (New Zealand) <---BOOK IS ON ITS WAY!
14 Sardonyx (UK) (prefer UK/EU will intl)
Back to PaulsBooks!
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This book is finally on it's way! I am sorry it has taken so long to get organized!
Happy travels little book!
This book is finally on it's way! I am sorry it has taken so long to get organized!
Happy travels little book!
I've set a new record for myself. I received, read, journaled, and mailed this book to the next reader all within a 24-hour period!
GRACE is the fourth book written by Richard Paul Evans that I've read. As with his other books, I was drawn immediately into the story because of the setting. The story takes place in the Salt Lake Valley (Utah) and I've lived here for fifty-nine years. It created very real images for me as I read about fry sauce from McBurger Queen, school classes at Granite Park Junior High, grocery shopping at Warshaw's, the run-down home in South Salt Lake, etc.
I thoroughly enjoy Evans' storytelling style. In GRACE, the tale is told in first person through the eyes of a grandfather in my own age bracket. As I read, I felt like I was visiting with a life-long friend.
GRACE deals with the heart-wrenching tragedy of child abuse. It's a matter that I find incomprehensible and frightening. Although I will be sending the book itself onto the next reader in just a few moments, its powerful message has found a home in my mind and heart. Richard Paul Evans gives a challenge to his readers in a letter at the end of the book. I made a copy, and am turning his advice into action. As Eric states, "I'll fight for these children. I cannot save them all, but I can save some of them, and that's worth doing. There are other Graces out there." (page 106)
Thank you, PaulsBooks, for including me in this bookring.
It's on its way to GinnyRazo now.
GRACE is the fourth book written by Richard Paul Evans that I've read. As with his other books, I was drawn immediately into the story because of the setting. The story takes place in the Salt Lake Valley (Utah) and I've lived here for fifty-nine years. It created very real images for me as I read about fry sauce from McBurger Queen, school classes at Granite Park Junior High, grocery shopping at Warshaw's, the run-down home in South Salt Lake, etc.
I thoroughly enjoy Evans' storytelling style. In GRACE, the tale is told in first person through the eyes of a grandfather in my own age bracket. As I read, I felt like I was visiting with a life-long friend.
GRACE deals with the heart-wrenching tragedy of child abuse. It's a matter that I find incomprehensible and frightening. Although I will be sending the book itself onto the next reader in just a few moments, its powerful message has found a home in my mind and heart. Richard Paul Evans gives a challenge to his readers in a letter at the end of the book. I made a copy, and am turning his advice into action. As Eric states, "I'll fight for these children. I cannot save them all, but I can save some of them, and that's worth doing. There are other Graces out there." (page 106)
Thank you, PaulsBooks, for including me in this bookring.
It's on its way to GinnyRazo now.
I just received Grace and after reading the jouranl entries and how much you all have enjoyed it, I will start it tonight. I am between school semesters, so it couldn't have come at a better time.
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This book is on its way to Cincinnati, OH. I did enjoy this little book. Thanks for letting me be part of this bookray.
This book is on its way to Cincinnati, OH. I did enjoy this little book. Thanks for letting me be part of this bookray.
Book arrived today!! Will read and move along soon!
Wow! What a compelling story! Richard Paul Evans has a way of writing that pulls you into the story and captures you until the end! Thanks for sharing this bookring with me!
Journal Entry 10 by smhamn at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (8/20/2009 UTC) at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Mailing to the next participant!
Mailing to the next participant!
Received in a bookring. Paul Ostler's Pass-Along Books: In memory of Paul some of his books are being passed along through BookCrossing. What a neat way to honor the memory of a child who liked to read!
Heart warming little book with a message! Ready to pass on to the next particpant.
Book arrived safely in KY today. Thank you for allowing me to share the journey. I will get started on it soon, and will try to read it in a timely manner.
I finished this book last week, but been so busy that I am just now getting to JE.
This was a WONDERFUL book, though sad somewhat at the end. I feel fortunate to have read it just in time for the Christmas season too, although it's not necessarily a Christmas book, per say.
Child abuse is all too real, and I can only hope that it is not ignored as much as it used to be, such as during the time frame of the story. I know that the story of fiction, but events such as happened in the story are sadly all too real.
Grace, Eric, and Joel are my heroes. Pretty awesome kids, if you ask me.
I don't want to say anymore-it would spoil it for the rest. :-)
Sorry for the delay in getting this mailed, but I plan to have it to the post office early this coming week.
Hope the next reader enjoys it as much as I did.
This was a WONDERFUL book, though sad somewhat at the end. I feel fortunate to have read it just in time for the Christmas season too, although it's not necessarily a Christmas book, per say.
Child abuse is all too real, and I can only hope that it is not ignored as much as it used to be, such as during the time frame of the story. I know that the story of fiction, but events such as happened in the story are sadly all too real.
Grace, Eric, and Joel are my heroes. Pretty awesome kids, if you ask me.
I don't want to say anymore-it would spoil it for the rest. :-)
Sorry for the delay in getting this mailed, but I plan to have it to the post office early this coming week.
Hope the next reader enjoys it as much as I did.
Received today. Looking forward to some peaceful reading amid the last minute holiday rush.
Oh my...this is such a tragically beautiful story, poignant and well-told, heartbreaking yet uplifiting. It touched me very deeply, especially during this Christmas season.
That the plot climaxes during Christmas week is part of its very special message.
Oh my...this is such a tragically beautiful story, poignant and well-told, heartbreaking yet uplifiting. It touched me very deeply, especially during this Christmas season.
That the plot climaxes during Christmas week is part of its very special message.
Journal Entry 16 by valentina1209 at bookring, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, December 26, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/25/2009 UTC) at bookring, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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passing on to the next reader, spoiledrotten
passing on to the next reader, spoiledrotten
Received in the mail today and can't wait to read it. I have two rings in front of this so please be patient. Thanks so much for sending and including me.
Once again Richard Paul Evans writes a very moving story. It is somewhat comforting to know that even though child abuse still exists, there is help out there for the victims, and hopefully not all end up as Grace did. I will mail this on within the next few days. Thanks for including and sending to me.
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Sent off today to Rrrcaron to continue on its journey.
Sent off today to Rrrcaron to continue on its journey.
I received this book in the mail today. Will get to it soon!
Ruth
Ruth
I loved this book! The subject matter was heart wrenching, but the friendship and love that surrounded Grace was beautiful. I'm so glad I read it. Passing on to next in line.
Ruth
Ruth
Arrived safely in todays mail. I should be finishing up my current read this evening, and will start on this one immediately.
What an amazingly beautiful and touching story...heart-wrenching and haunting...and yet inspiring at the same time. Thanks again to Paulsbooks for allowing me the priviledge to read this and pass it along.
I have nancynova's mailing info already, and hope to get this to the PO sometime this week.
I have nancynova's mailing info already, and hope to get this to the PO sometime this week.
Released 14 yrs ago (3/5/2010 UTC) at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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On the move again. Safe travels, little book!
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To the finder of this book:
What you have in your hands is an honest-to-goodness gift, no strings attached. You may keep it forever and ever, pass it on to a friend, or release it back "into the wild" for someone else to find. I know it may seem a little odd to find this lying around--it's my way of touching the lives of others in a positive way, with the hope that it made your day. :)
If you are new to BookCrossing, and find this book and this site, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book, and hopefully the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join BookCrossing (doesn't cost anything to join!) and if you do, please consider using any previous reader of this book ... or me, dg7500 ... as the member who referred you. Or you may remain anonymous!
If you are an old hand at BookCrossing, thanks for picking up the book! Either way, I hope you'll make a brief journal entry so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey. Thanks, and Happy Crossing! :)
"Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens ..."
Carlos Ruiz Zafon (The Shadow of the Wind)
On the move again. Safe travels, little book!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To the finder of this book:
What you have in your hands is an honest-to-goodness gift, no strings attached. You may keep it forever and ever, pass it on to a friend, or release it back "into the wild" for someone else to find. I know it may seem a little odd to find this lying around--it's my way of touching the lives of others in a positive way, with the hope that it made your day. :)
If you are new to BookCrossing, and find this book and this site, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book, and hopefully the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join BookCrossing (doesn't cost anything to join!) and if you do, please consider using any previous reader of this book ... or me, dg7500 ... as the member who referred you. Or you may remain anonymous!
If you are an old hand at BookCrossing, thanks for picking up the book! Either way, I hope you'll make a brief journal entry so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey. Thanks, and Happy Crossing! :)
"Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens ..."
Carlos Ruiz Zafon (The Shadow of the Wind)
Got this ray today. Added to the ray TBRs - will be read and moved along soon.
Oops - forgot to j/e when I started, but now finished. Already have lauraloo's addy, so will pop this in the mail tomorrow.
My thoughts: Heartbreaking story told from the 14 yo boy's perspective, about an abused runaway girl from his school that he hides to try to protect her. Setting is in the 1960's before child abuse really was known.
I had to put the book down every few chapters for a good think or a good cry, esp toward the end.
My thoughts: Heartbreaking story told from the 14 yo boy's perspective, about an abused runaway girl from his school that he hides to try to protect her. Setting is in the 1960's before child abuse really was known.
I had to put the book down every few chapters for a good think or a good cry, esp toward the end.
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Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Arrived safe and sound today. I've just started another bookring. But I will keep this one moving. Thank you!
Beautiful. I loved how this was written. Beautiful.
"The truest grace is not to forgive, but to have never found fault"
I already have the next address. It will be on its way within the week. Thank you for sharing!
"The truest grace is not to forgive, but to have never found fault"
I already have the next address. It will be on its way within the week. Thank you for sharing!
Journal Entry 30 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Book arrived today. Thanks PaulsBooks for sharing. Love the book label. What a wonderful way to remember a boy who loved to read.
Journal Entry 31 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Friday, May 14, 2010
Compelling moving story. We all need to pay more attention to child abuse.I like the Operation Kids charity mentioned on the last pages of the book. Great idea. Thanks for sharing this wonderful book with me.
Journal Entry 32 by kobie03 at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Friday, May 14, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (5/14/2010 UTC) at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
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in the mail to annenz.
in the mail to annenz.
This is a lovely surprise, received a couple of days but have been without the internet so haven't been able to make a journal entry until now.
Thanks so much!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!
I loved this book so much that by the end of it I needed quite a few tissues!!!
It's a very thought provoking story and I hope that it does more travelling so it can touch many more lives.
It's a very thought provoking story and I hope that it does more travelling so it can touch many more lives.
Sending this book to the Hawkes Bay here in NZ>
Journal Entry 36 by earthsinger at Hastings, Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay New Zealand on Thursday, August 12, 2010
Received from a fellow Swap Club member today. What a privilege to be able to be part of the circle of readers of this book.
Journal Entry 37 by earthsinger at Hastings, Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay New Zealand on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Very poignant, lovely book. Such a sad story but so well written, it is one I won't forget. I'm sending it to my friend, who I know will journal it on BookCrossing.
Journal Entry 38 by 
AnonymousFinder
at Hastings, Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay New Zealand on Thursday, August 19, 2010
AnonymousFinder at Hastings, Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay New Zealand on Thursday, August 19, 2010
This is beautiful heartwarming story about love and growing up. Its not set in my country (NZ) but the theme is universal and in these awful times where children are used as punch bags and life is not respected it was as topical as the day it was written.
