tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6011041252074743756..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading Middle GradesKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3822179333474157882019-02-08T18:34:34.765-05:002019-02-08T18:34:34.765-05:00I used to think I was way beyond the age range for...I used to think I was way beyond the age range for MG, but then I read some, and there are some really amazing MGs books out there. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6829053408275230562019-02-08T08:33:29.634-05:002019-02-08T08:33:29.634-05:00I don't really read middle grade as the age au...I don't really read middle grade as the age audience is not one for me but I do try and delve in from time to time. But I am glad to know there are books facing topics which are so important such as adoption and eating disorders. It saddens me that people so young are going through eating disorders (or people are going through them at all, really) but with the media nowadays and such I am not surprised. I am glad that you really appreciated these books, Sam!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10469069260955544682019-02-05T18:35:46.705-05:002019-02-05T18:35:46.705-05:00I always thought middle grades would read too youn...I always thought middle grades would read too young for me, but once I started I couldn't stop. I actually think MGs authors have a better delivery than I sometimes see in YA books with "issues", and they are usually really heartwarming too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14157255244015264402019-02-05T14:59:51.499-05:002019-02-05T14:59:51.499-05:00I read some middle grade and I do like that cover ...I read some middle grade and I do like that cover for good enough.<br /><br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com" rel="nofollow">fundinmental</a>sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197438610372707924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68236047297176815372019-02-05T06:08:30.709-05:002019-02-05T06:08:30.709-05:00When I lived in Florida, everyone I knew was havin...When I lived in Florida, everyone I knew was having some "procedure" done at the plastic surgeon. It's still a reality that attractive people are more successful, and the beauty standard will not disappear overnight. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63645350766416462152019-02-05T06:07:07.046-05:002019-02-05T06:07:07.046-05:00I think there were always a few authors out there,...I think there were always a few authors out there, who wrote those "tougher" books for this age group, but I am glad that more and more authors are also doing it, because I feel like our kids "grow up" a lot faster than I did these days. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42202313574552236232019-02-04T21:14:11.871-05:002019-02-04T21:14:11.871-05:00Great reviews! That first book sounds like such a ...Great reviews! That first book sounds like such a powerful and important read. I agree that it sounds like it would be a great read to help family and friends better understand what's going on in the mind of someone who has an eating disorder. I also like that this topic is being touched on at the middle grade level. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23507210395727090242019-02-04T20:22:33.562-05:002019-02-04T20:22:33.562-05:00I am sorry to hear you have dealt with a ED. I too...I am sorry to hear you have dealt with a ED. I too have one just on the opposite spectrum. ED is a real disease and it isn't talking about enough and it is leaning towards gay males now. More and more men are being diagnosed with ED. It's such a shame that we (parents/society/people in general) focus on our looks so much and the negatives. I am no expert. But, I admire you for talking about your ED and talking about a book about it so maybe more people like me understand it. The emotional, physical, and psychological that is in this. Hugs to you!<br /><br />MaryMary @ StackingMyBookShelves!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07510254497363581723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66569373470964988312019-02-04T19:40:01.913-05:002019-02-04T19:40:01.913-05:00I think it's hard for people, who have never b...I think it's hard for people, who have never been owned by an addiction to really understand any sort of addiction, and trying to explain is just too tiring. I was in treatment for over 13 years for my eating disorder, and over 35 years for my depression. It's a day by day thing. And yes, all sorts of mental illnesses are manifesting in younger and younger children, and I am glad books like this exist for them. Maybe they will see themself or a friend and seek help. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10799046286541652422019-02-04T19:36:09.841-05:002019-02-04T19:36:09.841-05:00I was 21 during that hospitalization, and I had be...I was 21 during that hospitalization, and I had been in and out of therapy starting at age 7. They didn't call me "Sam Black Cloud" for no reason, and my sister was always exhausted with my "moods". Most people, who have never been chronically depressed really understand what people are going through, which is why I think Good Enough would be an excellent resource for family members of someone suffering from ED to read. I have not read Wintergirls, but I have heard that Anderson did a magnificent job with the subject matter. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76848343672613593802019-02-04T19:33:18.480-05:002019-02-04T19:33:18.480-05:00Mental health rep is the only rep I feel comfortab...Mental health rep is the only rep I feel comfortable commenting on, because of my vast experience in that world. Both were very good, and I know there is an audience for each of these books out there, because the authors did such a good job with the topics. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37981974351661130662019-02-04T19:31:43.106-05:002019-02-04T19:31:43.106-05:00I honestly requested the book, because of the cove...I honestly requested the book, because of the cover, but I also really enjoyed the story. I don't middle grades books always come across so well for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7245489991284725322019-02-04T19:31:00.520-05:002019-02-04T19:31:00.520-05:00It perfecting captures one of the scenes described...It perfecting captures one of the scenes described in the book too. And, I must say, Franklin took us on some very picturesque tours while we were in China. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91017626794638070002019-02-04T13:53:17.393-05:002019-02-04T13:53:17.393-05:00First, I’m really sorry to see that you struggled ...First, I’m really sorry to see that you struggled with an eating disorder you’re self, Sam. That’s scary and I can’t imagine the inner strength it takes to overcome that. A smoker can just quit smoking, a drinker can just quit drinking. But there is never, ever any getting away from food. So, kudos to you for that, my friend. Good Enough sounds like a really powerful read and an important one. My first thought was surprise at a 12 year old MC but I imagine ED’s are manifesting in kids younger and younger now. I like how it could be helpful for both someone dealing with an ED as well as those trying to offer support.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51932020219725167782019-02-04T13:01:35.017-05:002019-02-04T13:01:35.017-05:00"Why can't you just eat and be happy?&quo..."Why can't you just eat and be happy?" is like asking a depressed person "why can't you look at the good things in life?" Sorry to hear you had to deal with this Sam! I'm glad you brought Good enough to my attention. I'm always looking for good books about eating disorder since I read Wintergirls. Have you read it?Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14515700302011327872019-02-04T12:38:15.346-05:002019-02-04T12:38:15.346-05:00I am trying to read more middle grade and have rea...I am trying to read more middle grade and have really been impressed by what I have read. These both sound like outstanding books. Thank you for your very personal review of Good Enough.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57903780173549223392019-02-04T09:27:20.537-05:002019-02-04T09:27:20.537-05:00Both of these sound awesome and important. I’m add...Both of these sound awesome and important. I’m adding them to my list. Also, the cover of Emily Out Of Focus is adorable. Great reviews!<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54519022511755016272019-02-04T08:55:17.625-05:002019-02-04T08:55:17.625-05:00The cover for that 2nd one is so precious! It look...The cover for that 2nd one is so precious! It looks like an interesting and relevant topic too. Glad it was explored well.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.com