tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post5612579954600320866..comments2024-03-28T12:18:55.803-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: Love and Other Alien Experiences - Kerry WinfreyKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25900384423764355642017-07-29T16:27:43.060-04:002017-07-29T16:27:43.060-04:00This book was fun, cute, sweet, adorable, heartfel...This book was fun, cute, sweet, adorable, heartfelt, and sensitive to Mallory's agoraphobia and anxiety. I loved it to shreds. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8807534317202427752017-07-29T10:48:14.446-04:002017-07-29T10:48:14.446-04:00Okay, totally hadn't heard of this book but I ...Okay, totally hadn't heard of this book but I totally want to read it now. I love that it seems to handle the anxiety disorder well and has Mallory working with therapists to help her handle her disorder because I always worry any mental health problem won't be handled well but this certainly is. I think this both sounds like a cute read with good issues in it. And any family that deals with stuff with the use of sarcasm is a star in my books.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52332405094189903312017-07-28T05:59:29.710-04:002017-07-28T05:59:29.710-04:00I adore the Despicable sisters almost as much as t...I adore the Despicable sisters almost as much as the minions. And yeah, nerd culture will almost always win me over. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75329509357629914802017-07-27T23:27:07.632-04:002017-07-27T23:27:07.632-04:00I love that GIF! :D Glad that you loved this one. ...I love that GIF! :D Glad that you loved this one. Haven't heard too much about it, but it sounds like a lot of fun. Yay for books with nerd culture!<br /><br />Cass @ <a href="http://wordsonpaperya.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Words on Paper</a>Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16610655598916944792017-07-26T05:26:28.823-04:002017-07-26T05:26:28.823-04:00That is exactly what I like, when the topic is hea...That is exactly what I like, when the topic is heavy, but the feeling is kept on the lighter side. I know some people like really heavy and sad books, but they are too much for me, and can pull me into the dark side. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-32652546230080144582017-07-25T21:05:21.460-04:002017-07-25T21:05:21.460-04:00Aw, I'm glad you liked this one! It sounds lik...Aw, I'm glad you liked this one! It sounds like Mallory's agoraphobia was handled with care and sensitivity, which is always a plus in books. I loveee nerd culture in books as well, and the light hearted feeling this one has despite heavy topics makes it sounds like a good read! Awesome review!<br /><br />- Aila @ <a href="onewayoranauthor.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">One Way Or An Author</a>Aila https://www.blogger.com/profile/18006135801041122020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30665567865848346682017-07-25T18:10:11.686-04:002017-07-25T18:10:11.686-04:00I understand that mental health is not a one-size ...I understand that mental health is not a one-size fits all thing, but I saw a lot of reviews bashing the rep, whereas, I sort of nodded my head. Agreed, the many, many, many years of doctor's care has given me more tools. I know what my stressors are, and when I cannot eliminate, I try to reduce. I struggle with going to work, but reading helps distract me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70621657877291267722017-07-25T10:50:33.606-04:002017-07-25T10:50:33.606-04:00Sounds like you're able to critique Winfrey...Sounds like you're able to critique Winfrey's portrayal from first-hand experience. And that fact that it still holds up is is a good sign. I can appreciate the "not cured" aspect as well. It's there... I just have tools to deal with it these days. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72622470461673155312017-07-25T05:20:21.946-04:002017-07-25T05:20:21.946-04:00This was a win for me. I have been really lucky wi...This was a win for me. I have been really lucky with my debut picks, and I always love when one talks nerdy to me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77258708677652552942017-07-24T19:54:18.528-04:002017-07-24T19:54:18.528-04:00We're so glad you enjoyed this one, Sam! It so...We're so glad you enjoyed this one, Sam! It sounds adorable and so enjoyable. We love books that are heavy on the nerd dialogue, so we'll have to check this one out! It's also great to know that the author handled Mallory's anxiety and agoraphobia well and realistically. Thanks for putting this one on our radar :) <br /><br />~Mckenzie & Michele A Belle’s Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018346890745799622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78126035555373542352017-07-24T19:30:56.620-04:002017-07-24T19:30:56.620-04:00As a former Xanax carrying, anxiety plagued person...As a former Xanax carrying, anxiety plagued person, I thought it was legit. There were times in the writing, where I flashed back to some of my worst episodes. I liked that she wasn't "cured", because I am not cured, I just am higher functioning as an adult. The one thing I miss about teaching (aside from snow days and summers off) is talking about science every day. Science was my first love. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21852230532092615532017-07-24T19:27:51.745-04:002017-07-24T19:27:51.745-04:00You know how some people have a type when it comes...You know how some people have a type when it comes to men/women. I have a type when it comes to books. I like them to have humor, but also heart and some depth without depressing me. This one ticked off all those boxes. Yes!!! A fellow physics lover. I knew there was a reason I liked you so much. 😘Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78714002111904518072017-07-24T19:25:01.295-04:002017-07-24T19:25:01.295-04:00Oh, my heart is breaking! I look at the world so d...Oh, my heart is breaking! I look at the world so differently because of physics. Definitely my favorite of the three hard sciences Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-62522139225425404322017-07-24T17:30:32.678-04:002017-07-24T17:30:32.678-04:00I went to a terrible high school and never learned...I went to a terrible high school and never learned physics. So every time I see a YA book that references physics (and there are a lot) I start to sweat a little..<br /><a href="http://www.jenryland.com" rel="nofollow"> Jen Ryland</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56762877783831383582017-07-24T17:28:12.796-04:002017-07-24T17:28:12.796-04:00Ah this is new to me and sounds so good!! I love a...Ah this is new to me and sounds so good!! I love all your reasons to read this and will have to add this to my TBR. I also loved physics in school. I was such a nerd :) Great review!!!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64222332971907790272017-07-24T14:47:59.404-04:002017-07-24T14:47:59.404-04:00I love it when it feels like you're reading th...I love it when it feels like you're reading the right book at just the right time and it just - works. As if the stars aligned. And I'm guessing the science geek in you was loving the physics talk. LOL It sounds as if Winfrey handled the topic of Mallory's disorder well.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com