Brida

My only book that I read so far of Coelho's. Not a bad story but a little slow in the beginning. I see there were little lessons in there. It focused on love,soul mate, sex. Would I want to look for my soul mate through mistakes, or just know by the light that a person carries?
I'm not sure magic, like Tradition of the Sun would be what I would want to find my soul mate. For what magic could tell me, I can find otherwise with someone that connects just as well.

I found it surprising that Brida at such a young age would go through witchcraft because she has that Gift. Also witchcraft as Tradition of the Moon was teaching her of God& being there for her. You never associate witchcraft with God in a good way.

Dark Night being another lesson of having faith in yourself and God. The one thing that I saw that Coelho used sex as a tool of example of being as one. And commend Lorens for sticking with Brida.

I could see that Brida acted mature for her age which I think that the story was brought together. You could believe her as knowing of witchcraft and seeking out the teacher, Magus. sticking with the lessons with Wicca for being a witch.
At the end, I felt that I wished Brida good luck on sharpening her Gift. And she and Lorens find that peace together.


I give Brida 4

  because it was a cute story but slow in beginning and Brida being so young.




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Customers who bought this also bought Paulo Coelho's, The Winner Stands Alone, Veronika Decides to Die, The Alchemist,& Eleven Minutes, The Little Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupery

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Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights- blowing strongly: describes a wind that blows strongly and makes a loud roaring sound, 2. having blustery winds: subject to persistent blustery or noisy winds

The definition to this title, to this story, pretty much fits. a not so typical romance novel. It has everything rough and cold attitudes, lies, a love that you might say is ghostly.

Who are we to say how people should live? As you read on how these characters acted you would swear they were doomed. To say a warped sense of love.
I read some reviews of this novel and I agree with some parts that were made. One could say that the housekeeper Ellen Dean was the one who was a victim and was abused. It shows when she tells the story to Mr. Lockwood of all who were at Wuthering Heights and ThrushCross Grange. But when I read farther I thought maybe she isn't the controller but she was the cause of the chaos. She also was supervisor of the children.

Wuthering Heights was a bit hard to follow especially the cast. You had The Earnshaws and The Lintons. With them were their children. The one person who had connection with all was a man who grew up with the Earnshaws, was Heathcliff. After the elders passed away and as Heathcliff got older, the love of Catherine and he were strong. But Catherine of her devilish ways messed with him and as time went by he caused pain, with Nelly the housekeeper, his wife Isabella, plus his true love Catherine. He treated his own son Linton like a Cinderella. Linton lives in complete dependence and lives in his house as a servant deprived.Cathrine's daughter Cathy was like her mother too. Hareton, He is one of the few that Heathcliff likes or respects born a Earnshaw though. He was the only one that took Heathcliff's death to heart.

At the end Heathcliff got what he wanted Catherine. Their souls still walk the grounds, according to the Country folks. The two of them got what they wanted. As Heathcliff said to Catherine "I killed you?, haunt me than. The murdered do haunt their murders ghost".

A few things that I noticed and questioned.There were some innuendos made that Heathcliff was dark, that he might of been black. I believe Isabella said something of that he was black. But he is portrayed as white in movies.

Mr. Lockwood who was a tenant at Thrushcross Grange was telling story in Nelly's words but shorter. Was this his way of saying that he is writing a book about ThrushCross and The Heights?



So much is going on in this book that does have you looking for what is going to happen next. What Emily Bronte (Ellis Bell) did in one novel that she ever wrote her sisters were trying to do in the many novels that they wrote.

I give Withering Heights 4

  I liked this book. I'm glad I got a chance to read another classic. Not too many books that give you love,hate,torture,death, and ghosts all in one. This story I was reading on my nook (nookbook) I wish that others get to enjoy this classic as much as I did. I gave 4 stars just because for me it was a bit hard to follow.


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Decked With Folly

Another great Christmas book. Never read any of Kate Kingsbury's books. So this was a treat to read of this mystery of Pennyfoot Hotel

The main character Cecily who is the owner of this hotel seems to have a problem every year, a Christmas curse. She is hoping that this Christmas there will be no problems. But to her dismay there is a problem. And this is where the mystery begins. Whodunit? Who killed Ian? Was it the housemaids, Gertie,Mabel, or the footman, or a guest/s? Who knows.
Somehow Cecily gets the constable to leave the suspects in her care till after the holiday. Just so, before constable gets back the case is solved. Hooray for Cecily! for everyone knew she was an amateur sleuth.


I would read another book by this author. I considered this like a cozy mystery.
I may release this through bookcrossing. May even bring this to convention. I hope others will enjoy as I did.

Amazon says  customers who bought Decked With Folly also bought other Christmas mysteries by Kate Kingsbury


I give Decked With Folly 3 

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A Redbird Christmas

This is the first book that I downloaded on my new nook, (nookbook). First book I read from Fannie Flagg. As soon as I started reading I thought of Hallmark. I enjoyed A Redbird Christmas it gave you a warm,fuzzy feeling.
When I started reading about the main character, Oswald T Campbell I pegged  him to be not a people person. But understandable because of his health. But some time spent at The Lost River, Alabama made him a different person. He saw things differently. Birds that he thought were just gray are really different colors.In time Campbell wasn't an accidental visitor. He was a permanent resident. The Lost River a place that was set back in time. The reason for the title with a bird that wasn't going to make it, was this tiny ugly mud hen became this beautiful red and black masked bird. Named Cracker Jack because he got into the Cracker Jacks. He brought a lot of joy to everyone with his funny things he did .
Even Mr Campbell couldn't resist him. A little girl, Patsy an orphan that was brought into everybody's heart. Patsy had a relationship with Jack too. As time went on the characters evolved from friends caring, a redbird that brought smiles eventually found their nitch in The Lost River and settled in.
Mr Campbell no longer needed a doctor to see if he was going to live and Patsy grew up to become a vet in honor of Jack.
Everything turned out just like a Hallmark movie :)




I wouldn't mind reading another book by this author too. She tells a down to earth no fancy words story. I give A Redbird Christmas 5 

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The Kalahari Typing School for Men

Just finished this book a day or two ago. Another good book by Alexander McCall Smith.
 I was a little disappointed in the story. I thought it a bit weak. I thought that Mma Ramotswe would have gotten a juicy case. But still a sweet case she had.
And who played a big part of the book was Mma Makutsi. Not only did she run the Speedy Motors office with precision she also started her own typing school just to make ends meet. She also thought she found love. But there will be a next time for her. I'm hoping.
Her character is annoying at times but she does have personality. This other detective agency that moved in just didn't quite make it with the fearless No.1 Ladies Detective Agency!

I give The Kalahari Typing School For Men 3 

just because since it is the 4th book it was light. What's up with Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni? Come on J.L.B. when are you two gonna marry?


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