All Consuming : elle1978

A story about "Mrs. Dalloway"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:04:31 GMT

by Virginia Woolf

If you have read and liked The Awakening, then you will probably like this. It is a novel that is significant for its time period.

A story about "The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:57:18 GMT

The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

by Paulo Coelho

I am torn on this ….I thought it was predictable, too idealistic, but at the same time it is a fable. Worth reading because it has potential to impact in a positive way.

A story about "The Little Prince"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:41:11 GMT

The Little Prince

by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

I do think this is the greatest children’s book (no exaggeration). I read obsessively as a child, but this is one book that I have never forgotten. I remember his adventures, his impressions, his loneliness, his curiosity – and as an adult I now see how European children classics have small and large meanings embedded in them, because I love it for other reasons now. I also watched the cartoon growing up, and it equals the book in my opinion. I am already planning on buying this book for my little niece, who will not be born until Spring 2008!

A story about "Bridge to Terabithia"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:26:13 GMT

Bridge to Terabithia

by Katherine Paterson

I agree with the entry that says “this is one of those books you will never forget.” I loved this book and have not ever forgotten it. It takes you back to childhood, the feelings, the memories, and then it takes a turn…

A story about "The Five People You Meet in Heaven"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:20:50 GMT

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

by Mitch Albom

It makes you think. Along the lines of the advice to
“think of how you would like people to think of you at your funeral”

A story about "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:17:20 GMT

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

by Anne Frank

It is life – it happened—definitely worth its time.

A story about "The Scarlet Letter"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:03:11 GMT

The Scarlet Letter

by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE

I don’t think at the time that I really “enjoyed” this book, so much as came to appreciate the theme in time. I would probably have not gotten so much out of it if I had not had a great English teacher in high school, because even though the theme is obvious, it takes additional commentary (i.e. reading the cliff notes as well) to bring the full meaning to life. I would definitely recommend reading it and then getting cliff notes/or finding additional info on it as well!

A story about "Angels & Demons"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:54:08 GMT

Angels & Demons

by Dan Brown

I read Angels and Demons before the Da Vinci Code, and was really let down with the Da Vinci Code after reading this book. I loved the characters and storyline – I had trouble putting it down. Da Vince Code required more effort for me to finish.

A story about "Lord of the Flies"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:36:49 GMT

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

Interesting theme. In my opinion, it provides a topic that I have reflected on many times since – ie. when I first watched Apocalypse Now, when I had a friend come back from Iraq – the breakdown of human beings outside of civilized society, while extreme in this fictional novel, it’s a theme that is true. Worth reading!

A story about "The Awakening"

nobody@allconsuming.net (elle1978) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:14:22 GMT

The Awakening

by Kate Chopin

One of my favorite books of all time. Definitely worth reading!