All Consuming : Manda

A story about "Winds Of Evil (The Laodicea Chronicles, Bk. 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:00:39 GMT

Winds Of Evil (The Laodicea Chronicles, Bk. 1)

by Sharon K. Gilbert

This was a good book. I was very disappointed however that the book didn’t find closure and instead told you to continue onto the next in the series.

Consumed "The Bean Trees: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:42:39 GMT

The Bean Trees: A Novel

by Barbara Kingsolver

WORTH IT!

A story about "God Chicks: Living Life As A 21st Century Woman"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 26 May 2007 23:08:00 GMT

God Chicks: Living Life As A 21st Century Woman

by Holly Wagner

I really need to finish this book soon. Holly Wagner is going to be leading the women’s conference at our church this summer. I don’t know what it is about the book. A lot of the information and thoughts throughout the book just seem so obvious to me – I feel like I am not learning anything or even getting any need things to think about. What are your thoughts on this book?

A story about "Crash (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:45:08 GMT

Crash (Widescreen Edition)

by Paul Haggis

I watched this a few weeks ago to get some race and ethnicity clips for my sociology project. Of course I found many clips that worked demonstrating racism, prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, minority and dominant groups etc etc. Watching the movie as an actual film though I didn’t think it was that great. I could tell that it was trying to say a lot and have a big impact, but I felt like all the scenes were way too scripted. The acting seemed mechanical and the scenes lacked much feeling. I rated it worth consuming because it has a good message to it, but many people are aware and see these things in everyday life if you mix with other races and ethnicities frequently. Racism is not always so overt and dramatic as this movie makes it out to be. I feel like many people watching the movie may see it and think “oh it’s not that bad anymore”...but racism is still bad, it’s just not as overt as “old-fashion racism”. People are still racist and prejudice, and they still discriminate, they just do it more quietly now. It does not mean that it affects people any less, just that it is less socially accepted.

A story about "A Small Weeping (p)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:37:37 GMT

A Small Weeping (p)

by Alex Gray

This is taking me forever to read – I guess I will have to come back to it when I am serious about reading the book. It is not that it is uninteresting… I am just too concerned with all the books that I am going to read next, and I’ve already started them. I’ll just have to record the page number I’m at and bring it back to the library before they strangle me or I go broke from overdue book fees.

Jumbo Popcorn Chicken...

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:26:29 GMT

Sonic Jumbo Popcorn Chicken

by Sonic

Not so jumbo..and that is my only complaint. I figured since they added the word JUMBO to the name that my chicken would be on the large size of popcorn chicken..in that arena I was dissapointed. Taste-wise, yay-chicken!

A story about "Freedom Writers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:25:37 GMT

Freedom Writers

by Richard LaGravenese

I tend to get really hyoed up about a movie if I have just seen it and I liked it, but really, I saw this today and it left me wondering if maybe it is the best movie I’ve ever seen. I know people will say there are better movies, but when I said BEST I’VE ever seen, I mean out of what I have seen so far, and according to my tastes. But yeah, I love writing and I love to see it have such a profound impact, for the better even. This movie shows the power of one person, and the power of a little change to take you a long way. I can’t wait to read the book. It was very inspiring.

Why I recommend "Here's to Hindsight: Letters to My Former Self"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:33:42 GMT

Here's to Hindsight: Letters to My Former Self

by Tara Leigh Cobble

Once I started reading this book, I could not get myself to put it down. I read it in a matter of 5 hours, carrying it everywhere with me. The book seemed to be very honest and endearing. I would certainly recommend this book to those that enjoy Donald Miller (females I would say). I’d like to take the chance and read it again at a slower pace and maybe take some notes on some important messages and words of wisdom delivered throughout the book.

A story about "The Message: The New Testament in Contemporary Language (Think)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 18:29:40 GMT

The Message: The New Testament in Contemporary Language (Think)

by Eugene H. Peterson

This was unbelievable. I have a full copy of the message but am hoping to find another one like this focusing on the old testament so I can carry it around in my purse like this one. Also I don’t want to write in my full copy.

A story about "The Handmaid's Tale"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:01:35 GMT

The Handmaid's Tale

by Margaret Atwood

This book was amazing…I wouldn’t know how to describe why without saying that you should just go read it. There are quite a few points in the story when everything is a little weird but basically normal and just strolling along when the author will reveal something shocking that has been going on all along. It’s like …skipping the suspense if that makes any sense and then shocking the hell out of you. I’m very glad it wasd recommended to me and that I decided to read it!

A story about "Running with Scissors: A Memoir"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:59:35 GMT

Running with Scissors: A Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

This book was hilarious, strange, and disturbing all at once. Even more enjoyable knowing that it is a true story, however it leaves you wondering how this guy made it to where he is now, instead of in a psych ward. This book made me laugh out loud and shrink back in horror at other times, but being a memoir, I’d expect it to be raw and real, so no complaints here.

A story about "Searching for God Knows What"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:58:12 GMT

Searching for God Knows What

by Donald Miller

Another awesome book by Donald Miller. This only reaffirms that I want to get my hands on other things he has written and read Blue Like Jazz again!

A story about "Drowning Ruth"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:56:32 GMT

Drowning Ruth

by Christina Schwarz

This book was so exciting and kept me hooked until the end. It had an awesome story to it and didn’t give away the ending until the ending actually came. The writer told a brilliant story and did a great job weaving the plot and bringing it all together. If I get a chance I will definitely be looking into other things she has written. Has anyone read Sleep Tight or any other books she has written?

A story about "Possible Side Effects"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:55:26 GMT

Possible Side Effects

by Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is hilarious as usual…his books make me laugh out loud. Look forward to reading more of his stuff, which i seem to be slightly obsessing over…just like Donald Miller…hmmm

A story about the last time I consumed "The Burn Journals"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:22:29 GMT

The Burn Journals

by Brent Runyon

I am SO glad I am done reading this book….and not because it was amazing or life-changing for me, but instead because it was TEDIOUS. I like to read memoirs to learn about all sorts of people in all sorts of situations. I guess if anything, I learned quite about a bit about burn victims/patients and what sort of treatment and recovery they go through along with all the potential complications. Yes this book has an interesting story…or idea to it, but that’s because it’s true. I think sometimes people are just fascinated with the very thought of suicide, let alone someone setting themselves on fire. Maybe that’s why they think this book is so amazing. I on the other hand am not fascinated by it, and I don’t think the very presense of an attempted suicide makes the book worth reading. If the book was actually written at the age of 14 or 15 maybe I could overlook the bad writing, but he started writing it at the age of 24. The climax happened at the beginning of the book and rest is just monotonous and drags on and on through hospital days…and then it finally builds up to his first day back at high school…and the book ENDS. It doesn’t even bother to tell you anything about that first day. Like I said, I’m glad I’m done reading this book. Finally.

Why I want to consume "BLACK BOY"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:39:22 GMT

BLACK BOY

by Richard Wright

I read this book, maybe 6 years ago. I liked it so much that I went out and got my own copy. Now years later, after losing the book, the only thing I can remember is that I LOVED it. I am reading it again, and understanding why.

A story about "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (P.S.)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 13:53:52 GMT

First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (P.S.)

by Loung Ung

This was a great book. I had little to no knowledge on the topic and it was a great insite. At first I thought I’d have a hard time keeping track of who the family members were but by the end I realized that I knew exactly who each on was. The author does a great job making you feel and gives a good vision to her own. I am gload she decided to share her story and glad I took the time to read it. It’s very inspirational. I’d love to read another book like this.

A story about "A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:53:31 GMT

A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

by Dave Pelzer

I didn’t think the third book in the series was that great really. It was kind of drawn out and I think I would have liked it better to have just stopped after the second book. This one gets a little long-winded and drawn out.

Why I gave up consuming "Blood on the Tongue"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 14:29:42 GMT

Blood on the Tongue

by Stephen Booth

I can’t remember now if I even started this book. I’m assuming I did, maybe a good 50 pages into it, but I didn’t have any desire to finish it. Maybe because I was looking forward to reading other things, or maybe because I don’t really want to read this? We’ll see if I ever come back to it.

Why I gave up consuming "Unchained Memories: True Stories of Traumatic Memories, Lost and Found"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 14:27:58 GMT

Unchained Memories: True Stories of Traumatic Memories, Lost and Found

by Lenore Terr

I did like this book at first, but it was too medically (duh) based ha. It became boring and too scientific. Maybe later.

A story about "Poseidon"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Manda) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:36:51 GMT

Poseidon

by Wolfgang Petersen

I think movies like this just go to show you, it’s not always necessarily the movie that is so great, but the person you are with.