The Lottery (Phoenix 60p paperbacks)

by Maria Edgeworth | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 185799759x Global Overview for this book
Registered by LouKT on 8/29/2009
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5 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by LouKT on Saturday, August 29, 2009
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Journal Entry 2 by LouKT at Coffee #1 in Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom on Saturday, August 21, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (8/21/2010 UTC) at Coffee #1 in Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom

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Read it & release it!

Journal Entry 3 by bookowl1000 at Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom on Monday, September 6, 2010
Gave in to temptation when tidying the bookshelf in coffee#1 today.

Journal Entry 4 by bookowl1000 at Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Even though this story was written several hundred years ago, it remains so very relevant. The Robinson family are working class and very happy with their lives. When Mrs Dolly come to live with them and insists that they buy a lottery ticket, they win a fortune but it does not result in happiness. Many people think that if they were rich they would enjoy a life of idleness, this is not so. I think that Maurices decline was because without a sense of purpose people cannot feel fulfilled and make stupid decisions. How fortunate he was to have the wife that he did.

Journal Entry 5 by bookowl1000 at Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom on Sunday, November 14, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (11/15/2010 UTC) at Chepstow, Wales United Kingdom

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Posted to jules5, winner of Smile day.

Enjoy.

Journal Entry 6 by jules5 at Darlington, County Durham United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Kindly received by way of RABCK sweepstake...smiley thank you.
Love these pocket books, haven't come across this author before. popping it in my handbag for bus ride

Journal Entry 7 by jules5 at Darlington, County Durham United Kingdom on Monday, November 22, 2010
I agree,definitely one for the modern age! This story could so easily be set in 21st century Britain and it's quite a surprise that's it's 200 years old because it's written in a very fluid way with little attention to it's historical context. It does make you wonder when people talk of modern-day ills in society that we are merely repeating our forebears' follies...history teaches us that this human condition is something we just have to deal with...some days we have a little victory and can go to bed with a clear conscience, on others it's a bit of a battle but we should continue to strive to be a better person..where we don't think about the consequences is when we start to fall apart...Maurice managed to claw his way back thankfully albeit with the insight and support of his wife.
A little gem of a book...great choice for a RABCK..thank you

Journal Entry 8 by jules5 at Clinton, Utah USA on Friday, December 10, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (12/10/2010 UTC) at Clinton, Utah USA

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Sending this by way of a RABCK and as part of the Flat Stanley ring-it's almost flat and it's easy to send in the post!
Hope you enjoy..and best wishes for the Christmas and festive season.

Journal Entry 9 by dabercro at Clinton, Utah USA on Sunday, December 19, 2010
Received in the mail Thursday along with Flat Stanley. Thanks for the RABCK!

Journal Entry 10 by dabercro at Clinton, Utah USA on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
As stated by previous journalers, this story is timeless. Winning a large sum of money isn't always a "blessing". It often changes a person's life for the worst. You can't buy happiness.

Released 13 yrs ago (1/28/2011 UTC) at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA

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Passing this book on to Aberpeter in WA when I see her this weekend.

Journal Entry 12 by Aberpeter at Kirkland, Washington USA on Saturday, January 29, 2011
thanks dabercro

Journal Entry 13 by Aberpeter at Kirkland, Washington USA on Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"Money cannot buy you happiness" is the theme of this book. Although written a couple of hundred years ago, the story is quite relevant today. This was an enjoyable quick read with a lesson for all generations.

Journal Entry 14 by Aberpeter at Rolling Hills Free Library in Renton, Washington USA on Friday, January 7, 2022

Released 2 yrs ago (1/7/2022 UTC) at Rolling Hills Free Library in Renton, Washington USA

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