tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post776844956448663931..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: It Happened In Italy By Elizabeth BettinaWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-37547196401465100762009-06-24T17:22:09.404-07:002009-06-24T17:22:09.404-07:00Don't know how I missed your post earlier toda...Don't know how I missed your post earlier today, Wendy! I had my after lunch coffee and blog reading and somehow I missed seeing your post! I actually am quite fascinated by Holocaust stories and have read many, many. They are always griping in some way or another.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-81944604352451920772009-06-24T16:11:51.481-07:002009-06-24T16:11:51.481-07:00Cindy, I can't wait for the new one I just ord...Cindy, I can't wait for the new one I just ordered...Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl!<br /><br />Momma Miller, I've read a lot about the Holocaust too. I like how you called it a companion read.<br /><br />Jill, I think the cover sold me too!<br /><br />Jeanette, yes, multiple true stories. I agree whoever thought about this reviewing program is a smarty and I'm grateful to them b/c books for me are like gold.<br /><br />Jessica, that is what sparked my interest as well, hearing how there were people who stood up for what was right. I keep wondering if I should mention this, but it wasn't my favorite read. I gave it a three out of five stars.<br /><br />Kara, I love Italy too. We were able to visit briefly several years ago. The book did shed a new light on that country.<br /><br />This was the first review I've completed where I really felt torn about how to write the review. I am all for honesty and all for kindness. I tried to blend the two. I'm fully aware that people hold varying opinions on books. I hope I was able to communicate that the book had redeeming qualities, but was not something I was overly enthusiastic about.<br /><br />Hoping you all rest well.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-26771080610321938342009-06-24T13:22:13.719-07:002009-06-24T13:22:13.719-07:00I love Italy, and this book sounds like it would s...I love Italy, and this book sounds like it would shed yet another light on this fascinating country.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-84050800772095961982009-06-24T13:02:20.923-07:002009-06-24T13:02:20.923-07:00Sounds like an amazing book! I've always been ...Sounds like an amazing book! I've always been interested in the Holocaust but I didn't realize how Italy played its part. Nice to know of more light in such an evil time.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-29573673534233297022009-06-24T09:55:14.852-07:002009-06-24T09:55:14.852-07:00Wendy: I had never heard of this book before today...Wendy: I had never heard of this book before today. It looks and sounds fascinating. It is a true story, right? <br />I reviewed books for Thomas Nelson for awhile, but got too busy. I may pick it up again sometime; it's a great program. You get free books and they get free advertising. Whoever thought of it is a smarty!<br />Blessings, <br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-30875692699549467412009-06-24T09:52:14.805-07:002009-06-24T09:52:14.805-07:00The cover is so beautiful; it makes me want to rea...The cover is so beautiful; it makes me want to read it. Thanks for the great review!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-30303053618600988752009-06-24T08:26:12.758-07:002009-06-24T08:26:12.758-07:00Great review! I also review books and enjoy it--wh...Great review! I also review books and enjoy it--when I have time, that is. Now I'm totally interested in this one. There were a couple books I read on this topic that I was completely invested in. Sounds like this would be a good companion read. Thanks!<br /><br />~Shaye2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-14574429204264708682009-06-24T07:44:02.935-07:002009-06-24T07:44:02.935-07:00I was curious about this book. I read and review f...I was curious about this book. I read and review for Thomas Nelson as well but decided not to order this book. I'm glad it moved you in the way it did. Thanks for sharing your opinion!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-32460066046140862622009-06-24T07:16:26.091-07:002009-06-24T07:16:26.091-07:00Katie, yes, the book options change. I've love...Katie, yes, the book options change. I've loved the experience and the free books. I have No complaints and instead have found it a rewarding opportunity. Worth looking into!<br /><br />Joanne, excellent question. This review was harder for me than others b/c of what you mentioned. Bettina skips around often with the stories and sort of skims over details, at the point when I just began to get engaged with a certain survivor. Her writing was simplistic, which at times helped me to be clear about the stories, but I think this book could have been written with more (how should I put it) gripping emotion or poetry. I was expecting that. I could tell how she felt, but it didn't transfer smoothly to me. Hope that makes sense.<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-41493716298220383352009-06-24T06:29:29.253-07:002009-06-24T06:29:29.253-07:00Sounds like a remarkable book, filled with enrichi...Sounds like a remarkable book, filled with enriching journeys through a terrible human struggle. You mention not loving the author's writing style. As a writer, I'm curious ... did you notice anything the author could have done to possibly engage you more as a reader?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23592494464424337302009-06-24T06:12:20.422-07:002009-06-24T06:12:20.422-07:00Wow - that's cool about the Thomas Nelson blog...Wow - that's cool about the Thomas Nelson blog review deal. I'm going to bookmark that page. I'm assuming they change the books available to review as time passes?Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.com