tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145143969006513265.post1900224249112630052..comments2023-11-02T03:48:52.113-07:00Comments on Page Nibblers: A Different PerspectiveBelladonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145143969006513265.post-10958045824314649352009-03-25T16:39:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:39:00.000-07:00Amber,I am REALLY glad you posted this. I would a...Amber,<BR/><BR/>I am REALLY glad you posted this. I would absolutely agree with you that it in necessary and honorable that men and women serve in dangerous, violent circumstances and I agree that preparing them for that service requires brutal training. I don't dispute that a bit. I just don't want to read about it in all the gory details. It did not make me feel patriotic. It made me feel nauseated.<BR/><BR/>Both of my sons have been in the Marine Corp, one in reserves and the other in active duty for nine years. So I do know a little bit about honoring those trained to kill.<BR/><BR/>However, I still hated the way this book was written and have no regrets for putting it down.<BR/><BR/>Still, what I LIKE best about this book club is it gives me a chance to sample books I would never pick up on my own and to think about why I do or do not like them. I APPRECIATE having others give a different point of view.<BR/><BR/>To me, that's the whole point. So bring on the opinions! Let's learn from each other and appreciate one another's perceptions as me continue to read some good stuff, ok?Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145143969006513265.post-34534027870857234022009-03-25T13:45:00.000-07:002009-03-25T13:45:00.000-07:00I too had trouble putting the book down. I walked...I too had trouble putting the book down. I walked away from this book feeling more patriotic and having a great deal of respect for those who serve our country. I found myself being embarrassed that I haven’t been willing to make similar sacrifices for my community and country. I am humbled by those who have the courage to do so.<BR/><BR/>It is a realistic necessity for young men and women, like your husband, to be trained to protect and serve. I appreciate you and your husband for the sacrifices you both have made, for making the community a safer place, and for being prepared and willing to act at a moments notice.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711509613575485046noreply@blogger.com