tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2646988589116190764..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Moving Forward: Taking The Lead in Your Life by Dave PelzerLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49882981222356652192008-06-21T09:55:00.000-07:002008-06-21T09:55:00.000-07:00Fond of Books - I think that's what makes it so di...Fond of Books - I think that's what makes it so difficult--reading a book like this is such a personal experience. Thank you for the compliment. I had hoped to do just that but wasn't sure I succeeded.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14851539498244945982008-06-18T09:39:00.000-07:002008-06-18T09:39:00.000-07:00I haven't read any of Pelzer's books, alhough they...I haven't read any of Pelzer's books, alhough they've "made the rounds" as you say!<BR/><BR/>You started by stating that this type of book is hard to review -- I agree, because it is such a personal issue (what you *get* or *take away from* the book). You did a very nice job synthesizing the points he makes and passing your interpretation along to your readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28013868881428756222008-06-17T23:17:00.000-07:002008-06-17T23:17:00.000-07:00His first book definitely struck a chord with me t...His first book definitely struck a chord with me too, Terri. I agree--it was a very valuable lesson for me too. I truly believe that believing in one self can be very empowering. It's not always easy to do though!<BR/><BR/>I am glad to know I am not the only one who questions the authority of the author of self-help books. It's really a knee jerk reaction for me and not so much something I set out to do consciously.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6610958388616817232008-06-17T13:52:00.000-07:002008-06-17T13:52:00.000-07:00The only one of his books I've read is "A Child Ca...The only one of his books I've read is "A Child Called It." It was difficult to read, but helpful and motivating knowing that this man came from such a horrid background and didn't let that past run or ruin his life. I like the message that you don't have to be a victim. I had to learn that lesson and it is one of the (if not THE) most valuable lessons of my life. Thanks for reviewing this book.<BR/><BR/>I never thought about why I don't care to read self-help books, but I think you might have come up with one of the reasons -- I too approach these books with a "why should I listen to this guy/gal" question and don't usually want to spend the time reading it to find out if I should!Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.com