tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post5574399823727291403..comments2023-10-05T03:37:45.040-04:00Comments on Life in the Thumb: The Night Sky: A Journey From Dachau to Denver and BackStacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-76900799895487430612012-03-11T12:19:21.857-04:002012-03-11T12:19:21.857-04:00As I read this book it made me think about the deg...As I read this book it made me think about the degree to which we may all project our wishes and expectations onto the people in our lives rather seeing them for who they really are. It's not just long lost family that we "make up" in our heads. I think we do that with current loved ones as well.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-9829083765371951702012-01-23T17:03:57.945-05:002012-01-23T17:03:57.945-05:00I love how I've learnt far more from memoirs o...I love how I've learnt far more from memoirs or historical fiction reads than I ever did from dry old history lessons in school. This sounds like one I'd enjoy. Thanks Staci :)Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-5763411018659629802012-01-20T10:55:17.316-05:002012-01-20T10:55:17.316-05:00Great review Staci. To read again what people had ...Great review Staci. To read again what people had to live through broke my heart. I wish I had the patience and skill as Maria did to research my family. My favorite moment, like you, was when Julia and Wasyl were able to meet again. I'm so glad they got that chance.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-36950114981027397782012-01-19T07:02:36.720-05:002012-01-19T07:02:36.720-05:00This sounds like just the kind of memoir's I a...This sounds like just the kind of memoir's I adore...I want these inspirational stories to live on.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-84650062157086163422012-01-18T18:00:57.361-05:002012-01-18T18:00:57.361-05:00would love to read this inspirational story...than...would love to read this inspirational story...thanks for the chance :)<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-55194044466348001552012-01-18T17:58:16.795-05:002012-01-18T17:58:16.795-05:00I'll be sure to stop by Laura when you post yo...I'll be sure to stop by Laura when you post your review of this one! Hope you enjoy it.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-78445285171482515212012-01-18T17:57:47.970-05:002012-01-18T17:57:47.970-05:00Life is so filled with those roller-coaster moment...Life is so filled with those roller-coaster moments!! It was a solid story!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-30972094863240748182012-01-18T17:57:23.142-05:002012-01-18T17:57:23.142-05:00The 'real' stories impact me immensely...I...The 'real' stories impact me immensely...I feel drawn to some of them.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-46375297204906207372012-01-18T17:56:55.107-05:002012-01-18T17:56:55.107-05:00There are so many different sides to the story and...There are so many different sides to the story and so many ethnic groups that were persecuted! I am in awe of the survivors too!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-50298119350933303492012-01-18T17:56:16.385-05:002012-01-18T17:56:16.385-05:00I know...there are so many out there and this one ...I know...there are so many out there and this one appealed to me because of her researching her ancestry which I do for my family! I couldn't imagine never knowing who my father was or not being able to see at least one photo of him.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-78554049035621671042012-01-18T17:55:19.007-05:002012-01-18T17:55:19.007-05:00That is what I love so much about reading and shar...That is what I love so much about reading and sharing our stories!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-87486570197062172192012-01-18T17:54:47.556-05:002012-01-18T17:54:47.556-05:00I'll have to look up The Kaytn Order review of...I'll have to look up The Kaytn Order review of yours. I'm always blown away by new nuggets of information.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-2215166122786759362012-01-18T17:54:08.718-05:002012-01-18T17:54:08.718-05:00It really was JoAnn...gave me another perspective ...It really was JoAnn...gave me another perspective on the Displaced Persons aspect of the war.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-49265335522520715912012-01-18T17:48:30.180-05:002012-01-18T17:48:30.180-05:00It was a great story, Julie!It was a great story, Julie!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-26299416821998667032012-01-18T17:48:01.749-05:002012-01-18T17:48:01.749-05:00I know it was a painful one for the author when sh...I know it was a painful one for the author when she was finally able to reconcile herself to the fact of what kind of man her biological father really was.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-25732855783409246692012-01-18T14:44:12.129-05:002012-01-18T14:44:12.129-05:00I have this one too and now that I read your revie...I have this one too and now that I read your review I can't wait to start it!Laura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-59215364130443474182012-01-18T13:08:56.004-05:002012-01-18T13:08:56.004-05:00I like reading about this time period. It's qu...I like reading about this time period. It's quite the roller-coaster ride on the emotions. But this one sounds interesting. So many new things to learn.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-29305366886085588752012-01-18T12:02:36.319-05:002012-01-18T12:02:36.319-05:00Sounds good, since it is real and that always have...Sounds good, since it is real and that always have another effect on me in the endBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-25118263090628566262012-01-18T09:29:50.697-05:002012-01-18T09:29:50.697-05:00I am awed by what people survived. I am not sure ...I am awed by what people survived. I am not sure I know about the massacre, and I am off to research it.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-41161356077661484342012-01-18T09:14:09.658-05:002012-01-18T09:14:09.658-05:00Lovely review! It is sometimes hard to find memoi...Lovely review! It is sometimes hard to find memoirs that "speak" to us personally!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-53006668073925449922012-01-18T08:27:08.690-05:002012-01-18T08:27:08.690-05:00I think I read a review of this book on another bl...I think I read a review of this book on another blog and thought it sounded very good. I'll have to put it on my list. I love the fact that you learned so much from it, Staci.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-37790218578788700392012-01-18T07:51:04.625-05:002012-01-18T07:51:04.625-05:00Hmm...I think my comment was eaten, so I'm try...Hmm...I think my comment was eaten, so I'm trying again.<br /><br />I can't wait to read this book! I learned about the Katyn massacre last year when I read The Katyn Order by Douglas W. Jacobson, which I thought was excellent. I love how these memoirs teach us more than we ever learned in school. Will add your review to War Through the Generations.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-68950199250799580812012-01-18T07:49:48.156-05:002012-01-18T07:49:48.156-05:00I can't wait to read this book! I learned abo...I can't wait to read this book! I learned about the Katyn massacre last year reading The Katyn Order by Douglas W. Jacobson, which I thought was excellent. I love how these memoirs teach us so much more than we ever learned in school. Will add your review to War Through the Generations.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-75896455203752173712012-01-18T07:49:17.833-05:002012-01-18T07:49:17.833-05:00Sounds like a perfect follow-up to The Lost Wife!Sounds like a perfect follow-up to The Lost Wife!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-68117173523764911732012-01-18T07:20:54.823-05:002012-01-18T07:20:54.823-05:00This sounds AMAZING!!! :):):):):):):):):):):)This sounds AMAZING!!! :):):):):):):):):):):)Julie Tucker-Wolekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120580254018653082noreply@blogger.com