tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post5251978022027587632..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: Be Safe I Love You by Cara HoffmanLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56666541221770983872015-01-21T11:58:20.884-08:002015-01-21T11:58:20.884-08:00Janclair - I agree. There really should be more se...Janclair - I agree. There really should be more services available for our military who are returning from combat zones. I read a book a few years ago by a soldier who didn't believe in PTSD, and that still bothers me. It's attitudes like that which contributes to the high suicide rates among our soldiers. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76946416886720762592015-01-16T08:31:27.462-08:002015-01-16T08:31:27.462-08:00Considering what we ask our military to do, it sho...Considering what we ask our military to do, it should be imperative that we put more effort into their mental, emotional, and physical health issues when they return home. Books that make us more aware of the difficulties play an important role.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77516812468081009542015-01-05T15:10:33.196-08:002015-01-05T15:10:33.196-08:00Susan - It's very relevant to today. I hope yo...Susan - It's very relevant to today. I hope you like it if you do decide to read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27669168941251715552015-01-05T14:40:56.963-08:002015-01-05T14:40:56.963-08:00I had thought about picking this one up. It seems...I had thought about picking this one up. It seems a topic worth pursuing. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85176544136282910222015-01-01T15:57:24.452-08:002015-01-01T15:57:24.452-08:00Monica - It hooked me right away. I am glad I kept...Monica - It hooked me right away. I am glad I kept reading. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19241948087223686572015-01-01T15:56:59.542-08:002015-01-01T15:56:59.542-08:00Melody - It was very moving. I hope you get a chan...Melody - It was very moving. I hope you get a chance to read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16684218377753079472015-01-01T15:56:23.743-08:002015-01-01T15:56:23.743-08:00Iliana - I can't imagine either. For many, I i...Iliana - I can't imagine either. For many, I imagine their entire world view has shifted. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73935275664805714902015-01-01T15:55:18.836-08:002015-01-01T15:55:18.836-08:00Mystica - You're welcome. :-)Mystica - You're welcome. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73260928003865496702015-01-01T15:54:52.958-08:002015-01-01T15:54:52.958-08:00Stacy - This was my first by the author, but I hea...Stacy - This was my first by the author, but I hear her first book is quite good too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40871490157535675702015-01-01T15:54:23.493-08:002015-01-01T15:54:23.493-08:00Nise' - I imagine it isn't a book for ever...Nise' - I imagine it isn't a book for everyone. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81223665937028924462015-01-01T15:50:17.010-08:002015-01-01T15:50:17.010-08:00Katherine - Exactly. All those simple every day t...Katherine - Exactly. All those simple every day tasks we take for granted . . . it puts things in an entirely different perspective. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80284027593665259392015-01-01T15:48:55.633-08:002015-01-01T15:48:55.633-08:00Laurel-Rain - Thanks! There really isn't much ...Laurel-Rain - Thanks! There really isn't much war talk in the novel when looking at it in its entirety, if that helps. I hope you like this one if you do give it a try. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63181721452161450762015-01-01T15:46:54.415-08:002015-01-01T15:46:54.415-08:00Yvonne - Thank you! I hope you give it a try.Yvonne - Thank you! I hope you give it a try.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39535055379577011862015-01-01T15:46:38.891-08:002015-01-01T15:46:38.891-08:00Sandra - Yes, the author really does! Sandra - Yes, the author really does! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28020969592176257462015-01-01T15:45:29.858-08:002015-01-01T15:45:29.858-08:00Carrie - Thank you! I think it is worth reading if...Carrie - Thank you! I think it is worth reading if you get the chance. Happy New Year to you as well!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12765733923892367092015-01-01T15:44:34.145-08:002015-01-01T15:44:34.145-08:00Irene - I hope you like it if you do read it!Irene - I hope you like it if you do read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36849039494346475092015-01-01T15:44:15.267-08:002015-01-01T15:44:15.267-08:00Kathy - Me too. It must be so hard. I liked the fe...Kathy - Me too. It must be so hard. I liked the female angle to the story too. You so rarely books like this with female leads.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85979255020724363322015-01-01T15:43:18.400-08:002015-01-01T15:43:18.400-08:00I remember reading your review, Diane. I think you...I remember reading your review, Diane. I think you might have been the one who caused me to buy this one. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72378524995413162902014-12-30T20:54:53.760-08:002014-12-30T20:54:53.760-08:00That's quite an opening! I'd keep reading....That's quite an opening! I'd keep reading. This looks like an interesting book. Thanks for your review!Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49745410516786992532014-12-30T19:46:13.205-08:002014-12-30T19:46:13.205-08:00Great review, Wendy! This sounds like both a great...Great review, Wendy! This sounds like both a great and moving read. Will have this to the wish list. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27898320093522906322014-12-30T18:53:34.126-08:002014-12-30T18:53:34.126-08:00Sounds like a great read! I cannot imagine what it...Sounds like a great read! I cannot imagine what it must be like for a soldier returning home and getting used to things and seeing how many things might have changed or how other people may have changed. One for the list!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61485267050611560782014-12-30T18:38:21.780-08:002014-12-30T18:38:21.780-08:00Thank you for this review.Thank you for this review.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52094622447206100482014-12-30T18:30:12.248-08:002014-12-30T18:30:12.248-08:00An author I want to try. I think I have one of her...An author I want to try. I think I have one of her other books on my shelf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15328971669645511182014-12-30T14:58:57.683-08:002014-12-30T14:58:57.683-08:00I have been on the fence on this book. I did like...I have been on the fence on this book. I did like the intro. Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66124237917348350992014-12-30T13:22:01.558-08:002014-12-30T13:22:01.558-08:00Great review! This sounds interesting and touches...Great review! This sounds interesting and touches on something I've always wondered about. How do you go to war and then come back and grocery shop ever Tuesday? Or do laundry or whatever mundane task that life throws at you? That's an interesting teaser. I have no idea why she could be naked in the snow but she doesn't seem to be hating it. Thanks for sharing!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.com