tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1092402487480258337..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: Question of the Day - Fathers in FictionLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4081087908877568152010-08-15T10:50:11.871-07:002010-08-15T10:50:11.871-07:00Alice - Thank you, Alice! It still hasn't sun...<b>Alice</b> - Thank you, Alice! It still hasn't sunk in for my mother that she's retired. :-) I hope you are settling into your new home and job well. It's such a huge change for you, but definitely well worth it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53504382372939112522010-07-14T17:12:21.315-07:002010-07-14T17:12:21.315-07:00I wish your mother happy retirement and congratula...I wish your mother happy retirement and congratulations to your brother's wedding! <br /><br />I'm sorry I took so long to come visit you. I've been very busy with the relocation to another state for my new job and then there's the settling in to the new role. I'm glad that I'm slowly able to ease back into my blogging and reading routine. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63291704679923932522010-06-23T21:45:32.915-07:002010-06-23T21:45:32.915-07:00Megan - I am not familiar with The Well and the Mi...<b>Megan</b> - I am not familiar with The Well and the Mine. I'll have to check that one out!<br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> - Atticus is awesome. :-) I haven't read The Penderwicks, but I have heard good things about it. <br /><br />It was a fun weekend, but I am glad to be home and sleeping in my own bed again.<br /><br /><b>Jen</b> - Thanks! It was a very nice weekend. Atticus is a great father.<br /><br /><b>Linda</b> - Thanks, Linda. My mom had a really rough year and that has made retirement all the more inviting. I don't think it's sunk in for her yet. She still has a bit of cleaning to do in her classroom.<br /><br />Alex Cross and the dad from My Sister's Keeper! I hadn't thought of those. Great choices!<br /><br /><b>Nan</b> - Another one I am not familiar with! I'll have to check out Danny The Champion of the World and meet this great father. :-)<br /><br /><b>Andi</b> - Thank you, Andi! <br /><br />Another vote for Atticus. :-)<br /><br /><b>Heather</b> - I will definitely have to give The Lonely Polygamist a try. The title alone is intriguing.<br /><br /><b>Jenners</b> - I'm the same way. I'm not the best person to give on the spot answers to questions like this. <br /><br /><b>Trish</b> - Thank you for the congratulations.<br /><br />Atticus has the lead by a mile. :-)<br /><br />My review of Venetia Kelly is up finally. I was afraid that I would stall out on what to write since I waiting until I got back home from my vacation to write it. Fortunately, it wasn't all that hard in this case.<br /><br /><b>Suey</b> - Excellent choice!<br /><br /><b>Lisa</b> - I never have read Little Women. From what I've heard he's a great choice too.<br /><br />I hadn't known that about Louisa's father. How interesting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13904624660252185292010-06-23T21:34:58.580-07:002010-06-23T21:34:58.580-07:00Thank you so much for responding to my question! ...Thank you so much for responding to my question! I won't be able to get around to all of your blogs until this weekend, but I do plan to. It's been such a crazy couple of weeks, I'm sure you can imagine.<br /><br /><b>Molly</b> - It was exciting, especially given all my brother had to go through leading up to the wedding. Poor guy. <br /><br />Atticus Finch is a great choice. He'd be among my favorites too. :-)<br /><br /><b>Book Bird Dog</b> - Thank you! I had a lovely time.<br /><br /><b>Diane</b> - Thanks, Diane. It was great seeing everyone again. It'd been a while since I'd last been up north for a visit.<br /><br /><b>Word Lily</b> - It was a whirlwind of a weekend, that's for sure.<br /><br />I adore Mr. Bennett. He'd probably be at the top of my list too. The dad from Peace Like a River is a good choice too.<br /><br /><b>Jenclair</b> - I agree. Atticus really is an admirable character.<br /><br /><b>CB James</b> - So true! Atticus wasn't perfect, but I imagine that only makes us love him more.<br /><br />I haven't yet read The Road, but I do want to. The father in the book sounds like a great man.<br /><br /><b>Jill</b> - Atticus was the first to pop into my husband's head too. :-) I'm with you on Heathcliff!<br /><br /><b>Nancy</b> - Me too! I like Mr. Bennett for much the same reasons.<br /><br /><b>Gavin</b> - I really like Atticus too. :-)<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - He's definitely the most popular choice--and for good reason.<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - The wedding was really nice, Staci. The couple looked so happy. :-)<br /><br />I really need to read The Road . . .Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62162227896972040752010-06-23T20:04:17.449-07:002010-06-23T20:04:17.449-07:00Atticus, of course, but I also always loved the fa...Atticus, of course, but I also always loved the father in Little Women. Until I read March and the The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott and some other things about the real Bronson Alcott and now I think he might have been one of the worst in real life!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88967370972038675232010-06-23T18:26:32.407-07:002010-06-23T18:26:32.407-07:00I agree with Atticus!I agree with Atticus!Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53387415750033174592010-06-23T17:50:02.174-07:002010-06-23T17:50:02.174-07:00As soon as I saw the title of this post I thought ...As soon as I saw the title of this post I thought of Atticus Finch. I can't think of any other memorable fathers. Only rotten ones!<br /><br />Looking forward to what you thought of Venetia--I'm taking it was good since you bought Ireland!<br /><br />Congrats to your mom and brother!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71489430519026436652010-06-22T12:12:33.187-07:002010-06-22T12:12:33.187-07:00I would have to really think hard about this. I al...I would have to really think hard about this. I always freeze up when I hear the question and then thoughts come a few weeks later. But I think Atticus Finch will be a very popular answer! What's not to love?Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53105090061271847492010-06-21T10:23:57.082-07:002010-06-21T10:23:57.082-07:00Golden Richards from The Lonely Polygamist is my n...Golden Richards from The Lonely Polygamist is my new favorite father. He is just so human and real, and deals with things in such an unusual way. A great character. I highly recommend the book!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81454276335676013962010-06-21T07:49:52.798-07:002010-06-21T07:49:52.798-07:00Atticus, Atticus, Atticus! No question there. I ho...Atticus, Atticus, Atticus! No question there. I hope you had a wonderful busy weekend. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11224740830501586852010-06-21T06:53:56.683-07:002010-06-21T06:53:56.683-07:00The father in Danny The Champion of the World by R...The father in Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl wins my vote!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50256255519030444732010-06-21T05:59:40.476-07:002010-06-21T05:59:40.476-07:00Congrats to your mom! I've got one more year ...Congrats to your mom! I've got one more year and will miss teaching but am ready for the rest of my life. (And more reading time!)<br /><br />Yes, Atticus, of course. But I also like Alex Cross and the dad in <em>My Sister's Keeper.</em><br /><br />Hope your life gets back to normal this week!Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156972661541133665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79840588607338653622010-06-21T05:16:18.406-07:002010-06-21T05:16:18.406-07:00Atticus Finch is the only one that readily comes t...Atticus Finch is the only one that readily comes to my mind. Have fun with your busy weekend!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16425630917356732812010-06-20T21:33:25.009-07:002010-06-20T21:33:25.009-07:00I hate to be a copycat, but Atticus Finch is an aw...I hate to be a copycat, but Atticus Finch is an awesome father! And I also really like Mr. Penderwick from The Penderwicks books by Jeanne Birdsall.<br /><br />Hope you had a great time celebrating!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69898363644957948522010-06-20T20:15:22.027-07:002010-06-20T20:15:22.027-07:00I agree with Word Lily. The dad in Peace Like a R...I agree with Word Lily. The dad in Peace Like a River is pretty great. I also really loved the father in The Well and the Mine, who, actually, if I think about, shares several of Atticus Finch's admirable characteristics.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4700665068785957072010-06-20T19:39:05.521-07:002010-06-20T19:39:05.521-07:00Well, let's see..it seems that most of your re...Well, let's see..it seems that most of your readers have like minds when it comes to dads!! I agree with Mr.Bennett and I was moved by the father in The Road too!!<br /><br />Hope your brother's wedding was great!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54422850980106970452010-06-20T17:53:37.274-07:002010-06-20T17:53:37.274-07:00I think Anjin is right, because Atticus was my fir...I think Anjin is right, because Atticus was my first thought.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65456610534972371382010-06-20T15:33:18.371-07:002010-06-20T15:33:18.371-07:00Atticus was the first dad that popped into my mind...Atticus was the first dad that popped into my mind!Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57895207334083364822010-06-20T12:05:55.358-07:002010-06-20T12:05:55.358-07:00I don't think I'd have thought of Atticus....I don't think I'd have thought of Atticus. Mr. Bennet from P & P is my personal favorite. He's funny and clever like Lizzy, but not without his faults. I just love him.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11563796208073179902010-06-20T10:40:17.884-07:002010-06-20T10:40:17.884-07:00The dad in Peace Like a River is pretty awesome.The dad in Peace Like a River is pretty awesome.Word Lilyhttp://wordlily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45524234075035159452010-06-20T08:52:18.499-07:002010-06-20T08:52:18.499-07:00I have to confess Atticus was the first one to pop...I have to confess Atticus was the first one to pop into my head, too. Heathcliff would be the worst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65087561728607863432010-06-20T08:35:43.280-07:002010-06-20T08:35:43.280-07:00Atticus is one of the best. He's actaully a b...Atticus is one of the best. He's actaully a bit difficult at times, which people forget. But he is a man his children want to please. <br /><br />But the father from The Road certainly gives him a run for his money. There's a father who'll do anything to protect his son and provide him with hope for the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78692469966412178642010-06-20T06:32:24.914-07:002010-06-20T06:32:24.914-07:00Atticus was my initial response as well. An admir...Atticus was my initial response as well. An admirable man...jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83934551348160680852010-06-20T05:41:08.528-07:002010-06-20T05:41:08.528-07:00Whoa, busy weekend of celebrations!
Mr Bennett i...Whoa, busy weekend of celebrations! <br /><br />Mr Bennett in Pride and Prejudice is a pretty nice dad.Word Lilyhttp://wordlily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23632222801806919712010-06-20T05:31:59.686-07:002010-06-20T05:31:59.686-07:00Very exciting weekend Wendy; enjoy.Very exciting weekend Wendy; enjoy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com