tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8888603427656952647..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Reviews: And They Both Got Into Harvard!Kiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19550058900150469602018-07-15T18:22:00.190-04:002018-07-15T18:22:00.190-04:00I really liked seeing how the family was affected,...I really liked seeing how the family was affected, and it wasn't like the character, who had been sick was cut out, it just didn't focus solely on him. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25897421852749863812018-07-15T17:21:54.330-04:002018-07-15T17:21:54.330-04:00I like that the first book deals with all the diff...I like that the first book deals with all the different kinds of love and handles them so well. Thank goodness she has such a lovely father figure in her life to help her through. And also, for the second book, I do believe an illness in a family does affect all the family members in some way or the other. And it's great to see that represented in a novel as well. Often the focus is solely on the one who has the illness (which is fair, it's such a big deal to them and impacts them most of all) but I also like seeing how it affects those closest to them too. To gain more insight on the situation and know how to support families as a whole, as well as the said person.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46036406954542257962018-07-14T20:12:15.815-04:002018-07-14T20:12:15.815-04:00It was about Charlie's illness, but it was the...It was about Charlie's illness, but it was the affect it had on everyone else that I really connected with. It was a fascinating and like you said, emotional approach to the topic. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89955735533279200512018-07-14T19:50:13.991-04:002018-07-14T19:50:13.991-04:00These both sound great but Letting Go of Gravity i...These both sound great but Letting Go of Gravity is the one that appeals to me the most. I think that a book about illness would really pack an emotional punch. Cancer does have an impact on everyone connected to the person that has been diagnosed. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50580312112907265012018-07-13T06:04:00.129-04:002018-07-13T06:04:00.129-04:00The odds are low, my friend, that's what they ...The odds are low, my friend, that's what they are. But hey, go big or go home. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2712410559804121612018-07-13T06:03:20.682-04:002018-07-13T06:03:20.682-04:00I did know someone. He was my high school boyfrien...I did know someone. He was my high school boyfriend's friend and he was terribly smart. I think he finished a dual degree in astrophysics and engineering in four years. But, I think he is the only person I know. Letting Go of Gravity was initially difficult - Charlie made everyone, including me, very uncomfortable, but it was ultimately uplifting. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51999048927943247902018-07-12T22:51:49.631-04:002018-07-12T22:51:49.631-04:00I adored Letting Go of Gravity and the first book ...I adored Letting Go of Gravity and the first book sounds incredible too. That is funny that both characters got into Harvard. What are the odds, lol. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21046784578454657342018-07-12T21:49:18.321-04:002018-07-12T21:49:18.321-04:00Lol, so true, Sam! I don't think I've ever...Lol, so true, Sam! I don't think I've ever known anyone to actually make it in, so intriguing that these both had it. Letting Go of Gravity is a book I just found out about but it sounds so intriguing and like it will have a bunch of feels - thank you for confirming it!! Wonderful reviews, Sam! :)BookPrincessReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949455459995423974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33443432489345374832018-07-12T20:04:00.780-04:002018-07-12T20:04:00.780-04:00It really had a profound affect on a family and th...It really had a profound affect on a family and the dynamics, and it was an interesting topic to explore. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89566569253383798172018-07-12T19:30:50.122-04:002018-07-12T19:30:50.122-04:00Letting Go of Gravity sounds so good! I love the ...Letting Go of Gravity sounds so good! I love the way the author explores how Charlie's cancer affected the whole family.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18198060549807591732018-07-12T15:39:27.663-04:002018-07-12T15:39:27.663-04:00I am all about covers, but I really wanted to read...I am all about covers, but I really wanted to read Gravity, because her last book was sooo goodSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77511839083391796712018-07-12T15:38:28.342-04:002018-07-12T15:38:28.342-04:00Both were great, and yeah, it makes it seem like e...Both were great, and yeah, it makes it seem like everyone goes to Harvard 😆Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67260191641123170402018-07-12T15:37:29.113-04:002018-07-12T15:37:29.113-04:00I loved Leder's first book, so I had to read i...I loved Leder's first book, so I had to read it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72011970396257166302018-07-12T15:05:26.248-04:002018-07-12T15:05:26.248-04:00Letting Go of Gravity cover is SO awesome! I reall...Letting Go of Gravity cover is SO awesome! I really love it!! These seem like deeper reads. I'm intrigued for sure!! Lovely reviews!Jessica | ReadingwithJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238441926653396783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79859364096200374532018-07-12T14:33:23.976-04:002018-07-12T14:33:23.976-04:00How funny that they both got into Harvard! I haven...How funny that they both got into Harvard! I haven't heard of either of these, but I'm glad you enjoyed them both. I'm Not Missing is one I may have to check out! Thanks for sharing :DTracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23140330786174584102018-07-12T14:28:57.339-04:002018-07-12T14:28:57.339-04:00I hadn't heard of LGoG, but your review defini...I hadn't heard of LGoG, but your review definitely makes me want to pick it up!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83212984820485000712018-07-12T10:47:58.801-04:002018-07-12T10:47:58.801-04:00I guess when people think elite, Harvard immediate...I guess when people think elite, Harvard immediately comes to mind. I live near a little school calle Princeton that is pretty good too, just sayingSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12312782678071572962018-07-12T10:44:19.055-04:002018-07-12T10:44:19.055-04:00Leder knows the way to my heart. I adored both her...Leder knows the way to my heart. I adored both her booksSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48639634583825024862018-07-12T10:39:16.831-04:002018-07-12T10:39:16.831-04:00I was pretty surprised by that too. It's not a...I was pretty surprised by that too. It's not a major plot point, but it amused me to see it in 2 consecutive books. Lots of wonderful and positive family focus in both booksSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-20958297903268109032018-07-12T10:37:44.494-04:002018-07-12T10:37:44.494-04:00I guess it's good to aim high ☺I guess it's good to aim high ☺Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57378353546319050642018-07-12T10:37:14.378-04:002018-07-12T10:37:14.378-04:00They were both packed with feels, and I was really...They were both packed with feels, and I was really close to giving I'm Not Missing 4.5 starsSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83012300620117642642018-07-12T10:29:17.875-04:002018-07-12T10:29:17.875-04:00These both sound like heartwarming coming of age r...These both sound like heartwarming coming of age reads. That is hilarious about the Harvard connection. What are the odds?Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54016917268803587172018-07-12T10:28:40.658-04:002018-07-12T10:28:40.658-04:00These both sound good, especially LETTING GO OF GR...These both sound good, especially LETTING GO OF GRAVITY. I'll have to check them out.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2226955482945616482018-07-12T07:34:12.116-04:002018-07-12T07:34:12.116-04:00How interesting about the Harvard connection! Both...How interesting about the Harvard connection! Both sound like really good books that explore the family dynamic well, which I appreciate.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.net<br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8477894069912941172018-07-12T07:22:08.722-04:002018-07-12T07:22:08.722-04:00These sound brilliant, and okay, if they're go...These sound brilliant, and okay, if they're going to have to get into an awesome school, it should be Harvard! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.com