tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post5998608347819355133..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: When She Flew by Jennie ShortridgeLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3412514140939258972009-12-12T19:16:53.373-08:002009-12-12T19:16:53.373-08:00Amy - The author took on quite a few important top...<b>Amy</b> - The author took on quite a few important topics in her novel and did it very well, I think. I hope you do get a chance to read this one!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86886575642311949562009-12-11T18:52:37.325-08:002009-12-11T18:52:37.325-08:00I am not familiar with Jennie Shortridge but I am ...I am not familiar with Jennie Shortridge but I am now anxious to read this book and her others. It sounds to me as if the dad and daughter's relationship is handled in a wonderful way especially as the dad is disabiled and has PTSD. I also very much like the fact that the author's casts a light on the issues of war vet disability and PTSD, both are still misunderstood in society and often people with them are mis-treated by individuals.<br />I am so glad you've brought this book to my attention and I am now going to enjoy Jennie Shortridge's guest post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67225339446515224002009-12-09T22:22:18.009-08:002009-12-09T22:22:18.009-08:00Jill (Softdrink) - I hope you will enjoy it when y...<b>Jill (Softdrink)</b> - I hope you will enjoy it when you read it!<br /><br /><b>Jen</b> - The world Ray created for he and Lindy was amazing. Except for the cold and lack of indoor plumbing, their life didn't seem to so bad. :-)<br /><br /><b>Marie</b> - Thank you. I really enjoyed this one. As serious as the subject matter was, the book didn't have that heavy feel to it, which I definitely think will appeal to readers who may not have read a book like this otherwise.<br /><br /><b>Aarti</b> - I do hope you'll like it, Aarti, if you get the chance to read it. It really is sad the number of homeless veterans there are out there and the limited services available to help them after a war.<br /><br /><b>Serena</b> - I look forward to reading your review of it, Serena.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34022616511522419852009-12-09T22:16:12.943-08:002009-12-09T22:16:12.943-08:00Alice - Thank you, Alice. I do hope you get the o...<b>Alice</b> - Thank you, Alice. I do hope you get the opportunity to read it. <br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - Do read Love and Biology soon! I'd love to hear your thoughts on that one. I really enjoyed it. More than I thought I would, actually.<br /><br /><b>Lisa</b> - I agree! Her characters are so real. I hope you will like this one when you get to it.<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - It really is an interesting premise. I think the author did a good job with it. <br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> - I am glad you liked this one too. :-) Lindy was such a sweetheart. She was so strong, wasn't she? My heart ached for that girl and all she'd been through. <br /><br /><b>Dar</b> - Thank you! I think you'd like it too. :-)<br /><br />I'll be watching my mailbox. Thanks so much! Book bloggers are so generous!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30299428079229909882009-12-09T22:09:08.014-08:002009-12-09T22:09:08.014-08:00Jennie - Thank you so much for stopping by! I fin...<b>Jennie</b> - Thank you so much for stopping by! I find myself often wondering about the whys and hows when I hear a true story that moves me in some way. You've done such a good job of putting together one possible scenario. You have a true gift for creating characters that feel so real and whose lives I feel a part of as I read.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47753447525525060602009-12-09T22:06:09.641-08:002009-12-09T22:06:09.641-08:00Sandy - This book does take on a lot of issues and...<b>Sandy</b> - This book does take on a lot of issues and it works--at least I think so. I like the way you put it--"with humanity and reality in mind." That's it exactly.<br /><br /><b>Diane</b> - I do hope you get a chance to read it, Diane!<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - I hadn't realized it was based on a true story initially. It definitely adds a new dimension to the novel.<br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - I love that we ended up posting our reviews on the same day. :-) Thank you for your kind words. I really liked your review and thought you touched on quite a few good points.<br /><br />That's too funny about the word verification. Some of the ones I come across almost seem preplanned sometimes. "Blech" definitely wouldn't be a word I'd use to describe this book though. :-)<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - I look forward to reading your thoughts on it, Staci!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19095756694284124012009-12-08T08:00:24.596-08:002009-12-08T08:00:24.596-08:00I;ll be reading and reviewing this one as well.I;ll be reading and reviewing this one as well.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42104303494220905002009-12-07T14:52:32.502-08:002009-12-07T14:52:32.502-08:00Ohmigosh, your review makes this book sound amazin...Ohmigosh, your review makes this book sound amazing! I would never have guessed its story from the title or the cover. I am definitely putting this on my wishlist. I agree that homelessness in veterans is often overlooked- I remember my history teacher telling me that a staggering percentage of Vietnam vets are homeless and it is so sad to know that.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54476264778901400332009-12-05T18:50:32.658-08:002009-12-05T18:50:32.658-08:00Wendy, great review. Sounds like a winner. It'...Wendy, great review. Sounds like a winner. It's a great thing when a book can take on serious issues and still be readable and keep your attention. :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33444704827723633802009-12-05T04:56:21.538-08:002009-12-05T04:56:21.538-08:00It sounds like an interesting concept. I don't...It sounds like an interesting concept. I don't think I'd want to live in the wild but it would certainly be better than living on the streets.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37223365598416234462009-12-04T20:23:05.067-08:002009-12-04T20:23:05.067-08:00This sounds fantastic...I look forward to reading ...This sounds fantastic...I look forward to reading it! I also like that it sounds different from the author's previous books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43090924473206466522009-12-04T10:33:24.958-08:002009-12-04T10:33:24.958-08:00What a great review Wendy. This really sounds lik...What a great review Wendy. This really sounds like something I would enjoy reading.<br /><br />ps-Keep an eye on your mailbox next week...Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60901847372922484512009-12-03T22:53:52.039-08:002009-12-03T22:53:52.039-08:00I just finished this tonight - and I liked it very...I just finished this tonight - and I liked it very much, too - even rated it the same number of stars as you! I loved Lindy's character so much - and I especially loved how Shortridge showed that education can happen in a lot of different ways.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41752821656266399682009-12-03T22:31:30.234-08:002009-12-03T22:31:30.234-08:00I have a vague recollection of the true story this...I have a vague recollection of the true story this book is based on. I like the premise of the book and it sounds like a good one!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84029253903049469942009-12-03T22:15:27.715-08:002009-12-03T22:15:27.715-08:00Shortridge writes such great, realistic characters...Shortridge writes such great, realistic characters. I can't wait to read this one!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90151057855574861832009-12-03T19:57:33.240-08:002009-12-03T19:57:33.240-08:00I've Love and Biology and the Center of the Un...I've <i>Love and Biology and the Center of the Universe</i> in my pile! Looks like I've to add this to it too! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the great review, Wendy!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42962465921196632412009-12-03T17:46:33.332-08:002009-12-03T17:46:33.332-08:00I want this book! You did an excellent job with th...I want this book! You did an excellent job with the review, Wendy!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79560383718594912052009-12-03T13:02:01.448-08:002009-12-03T13:02:01.448-08:00I just received this one a few days ago and I sinc...I just received this one a few days ago and I sincerely can't wait to read this one!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2069276094977645852009-12-03T13:00:20.390-08:002009-12-03T13:00:20.390-08:00We're posting our reviews of this book on the ...We're posting our reviews of this book on the same day! Excellent review, Wendy. But yours trumps mine, since you got a visit from the author :-). <br /><br />I'm glad I read this one - it was more than I expected, which is a very nice thing. I actually related to Jess for a number of reasons, and I liked Lindy's voice. <br /><br />I suspect that if this weren't based on actual events, it would seem too far-fetched, but that's why truth can be stranger than fiction, I guess. I'm impressed that you followed up on the real vet and his daughter, Wendy!<br /><br />(Aside: the word-verification for this comment is "blech." Seriously. That does not apply to the novel, though!)Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19975031801496467102009-12-03T11:36:25.897-08:002009-12-03T11:36:25.897-08:00This sounds like an amazing book and the fact that...This sounds like an amazing book and the fact that it was inspired by a true story adds to its appeal for me. I squealed when I saw the wonderful comment from the author!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18014362035917325312009-12-03T08:10:29.853-08:002009-12-03T08:10:29.853-08:00Thank you so much for the insightful review of my ...Thank you so much for the insightful review of my book, Wendy! I do think the true story fascinates so many of us, and I just wanted to try to figure out the whys and hows and wheres of it all, without invading the real people's lives. My story isn't their truth, but it is a kind of truth, I hope.Jennie Shortridgehttp://www.jennieshortridge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54569757690303592082009-12-03T06:15:40.909-08:002009-12-03T06:15:40.909-08:00Great to read yet another positive review on this ...Great to read yet another positive review on this book. Looking forward to read this book. Thanks(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36334673853686631362009-12-03T04:13:03.856-08:002009-12-03T04:13:03.856-08:00I've heard nothing but good about this book. ...I've heard nothing but good about this book. She seems to cover so many issues, but with humanity and reality in mind. Excellent review Wendy! You've convinced me to write this one down!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com