tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post6883027015967545094..comments2021-10-12T20:47:11.480-04:00Comments on What They Don't Teach You in Deer River: An Unofficial Review: The Hunger Games~Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-22698355709354878652012-05-04T13:42:30.435-04:002012-05-04T13:42:30.435-04:00Thanks Barbara! Yes, totally jealous of her talent...Thanks Barbara! Yes, totally jealous of her talent. Her success is well deserved. Now go out and read it and let me know what you think! :)~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-28440714741839842562012-05-03T12:35:16.324-04:002012-05-03T12:35:16.324-04:00I'm even more behind than you - I haven't ...I'm even more behind than you - I haven't read them yet! But I've heard nothing but good things about the book, and your review is wonderful because it pinpoints what you liked - and they're all things I look for in a good book. I'm already jealous of the author! Thanks for sharing this!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074104063769255190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-37085004985378448882012-05-01T10:02:48.892-04:002012-05-01T10:02:48.892-04:00*Holocaust- sorry!*Holocaust- sorry!~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-40885771792215758532012-05-01T10:01:15.247-04:002012-05-01T10:01:15.247-04:00While I thought they did a great job with the movi...While I thought they did a great job with the movie- you get so much more out of the books (her thoughts, background, etc). I would definitely recommend it. You'll have to let me know what you think!~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-28398732519839215072012-05-01T04:17:37.353-04:002012-05-01T04:17:37.353-04:00That is indeed the power of writing, you can make ...That is indeed the power of writing, you can make people think, yearn & feel. I recently watched the movie and indeed felt a lot of it resonating in our society today itself. Now after reading your post I am definitely picking the books up.sanhita23https://www.blogger.com/profile/05825102524567909690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-31801587997378774272012-04-30T18:10:33.041-04:002012-04-30T18:10:33.041-04:00In a way you were blessed with your upbringing eve...In a way you were blessed with your upbringing even if you didn't know it at the time. You have that appreciation instilled in you and do not take things for granted. I think everyone needs a little bit of struggle. <br />As always- I value your opinion Shelton. You can get on a soap box anytime!~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-14637501070104922612012-04-30T18:05:47.579-04:002012-04-30T18:05:47.579-04:00Right! That's what I'm hoping that this w...Right! That's what I'm hoping that this was a way that the younger generation can pick up on a lot of these questions/issues. Kind of an Intro to Politics 101 for young adults in a way that grabs them.~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-49271044352133492202012-04-30T00:17:09.972-04:002012-04-30T00:17:09.972-04:00My grandmother moved from Texas to Indian Territor...My grandmother moved from Texas to Indian Territory in a covered wagon. Many of my aunts and uncles were sharecroppers during the Great Depression. I had moments in my own life when the only time meat was on the table was went my dad brought it home from hunting, only vegetables were what we grew in the garden. The Hunger Games reminded me of a great many life lessons that I knew when I was Katniss' age getting picked on in school because I didn't wear the latest trend in clothes or that I had to borrow time in the computer lab to finish reports. It resonated with me because in so many ways, it was me. (obviously not the gladiator bit). Protect what you have, trust is earned not guaranteed, waste nothing, and be alarmed of any legislature, no matter how immaterial it may seem, that infringes on an individual's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Freedom was never free. It was paid for in blood and is maintained only by those with the will and the investment to see it fostered. And off the soap box now, as I didn't intend to jump on it.<br /><br />I don't think you're crazy. There are few books that have challenged the status quo over the centuries. I think any book, be it fiction or non, that inspires you to examine your life more closely, is a good book. Any book that can do the same with a community is a great book. Look how it makes us want to communicate and share our discoveries? I just wish I'd written it... :)Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-65659296296901400322012-04-29T07:27:10.769-04:002012-04-29T07:27:10.769-04:00So it seems that it's mostly about self-gratif...So it seems that it's mostly about self-gratification, whether it's the Capitol or Greater America (or elsewhere in the world). Our rights to vote are based on the premise that we shall get what we think we should get. If the conditions aren't satisfied, then we take arms (metaphorically). Well, that's how it all seems to me, but I still detest abstaining during elections. I guess one of the enemies of hope is indifference (channeling this: “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.”). Hah, all of these just because of Hunger Games. I love how it made me think of the world around me. This is something to tell the kids with. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-49554388571109080942012-04-28T21:50:50.834-04:002012-04-28T21:50:50.834-04:00Oh I couldn't agree more! After all, I believe...Oh I couldn't agree more! After all, I believe the Hollicost was a result of apathetic people standing by doing nothing until it was too late.<br />When it comes to politics and the issues- I don't care what your opinion is- but have an opinion! There is nothing more insulting to a Veteran than someone who doesn't vote. (See, you're getting me all firey now- Lol)~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863436480138935860.post-76432293613323693852012-04-28T20:30:08.407-04:002012-04-28T20:30:08.407-04:00The author hoped to promote critical thinking, I b...The author hoped to promote critical thinking, I bet she would be thrilled to read your post. I too was a reluctant reader but glad I took the leap. As a baby boomer my take away was my disappointment in the apathy of women voters today. All it take for evil to win is for good men/women to do nothing. http://jeans-ereading.blogspot.com/2012/04/hunger-games-my-2-cents.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593523034769971203noreply@blogger.com