tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post6677071886836549795..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Lotus Eaters - Tatjana SoliSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-47804619045999920532011-01-14T12:59:20.686-05:002011-01-14T12:59:20.686-05:00No need to enter my name, I just wanted to commend...No need to enter my name, I just wanted to commend you on a great review. I thought this book was also fantastic (and have a giveaway as well).<br /><br />http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=988Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25660396136985084552010-12-26T09:07:56.188-05:002010-12-26T09:07:56.188-05:00No need to enter my name - I've read it and lo...No need to enter my name - I've read it and loved it, too.<br /><br />I didn't make the connection to Homer's lotus eaters until it was referred to in the novel ... guess it's time for me to re-read that classic, huh?<br /><br />What you say about 'addiction to adrenaline' really struck me, too. Always reaching for higher/more and wanting to prove oneself better and up to more and more challenges. Soli really took a good look at what might motivate some people to keep reaching for an ever-bigger brass ring.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3289389142316242962010-12-23T16:38:12.655-05:002010-12-23T16:38:12.655-05:00How ironic that one of your last reads of 2010 may...How ironic that one of your last reads of 2010 may turn out to be one of your favorites. Makes me wonder what treasures I have on my shelf at home just waiting patiently to be discovered.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-89603364906982495132010-12-23T12:00:41.194-05:002010-12-23T12:00:41.194-05:00If it's one of your favorite reads this year, ...If it's one of your favorite reads this year, I must read it! I'd love to win a copy, but if I don't, this may be where I spend some of my Christmas book money.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60157936478177388352010-12-22T13:20:01.405-05:002010-12-22T13:20:01.405-05:00No need to enter me. Just wanted to say great rev...No need to enter me. Just wanted to say great review, and I'm glad you loved it as much as I did. It definitely offered a unique perspective.Annahttp://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3288252766005345472010-12-21T04:43:57.671-05:002010-12-21T04:43:57.671-05:00Excellent review, Sandy. I keep hearing wonderful ...Excellent review, Sandy. I keep hearing wonderful things about this one.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-15732224661361445752010-12-21T03:39:22.755-05:002010-12-21T03:39:22.755-05:00I served in Viet Nam w Red Cross, 66-67, and was k...I served in Viet Nam w Red Cross, 66-67, and was knocked out by this wonderful book. Retired, on a fixed income, I read library copy but would love to win a copy so I might dip into it again and again.joan mckniffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-80268042923635964592010-12-21T01:27:06.068-05:002010-12-21T01:27:06.068-05:00No need to enter me since I've read it already...No need to enter me since I've read it already. It was one of my favorite reads of the year too.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-16820647735691558272010-12-20T23:47:10.649-05:002010-12-20T23:47:10.649-05:00No need to enter me - just had to say "told y...No need to enter me - just had to say "told ya so!" LOL :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46413469730167308362010-12-20T22:21:32.994-05:002010-12-20T22:21:32.994-05:00I did not think this was for me when I started rea...I did not think this was for me when I started reading your review, by the end I had decided that this was a book I should read. I am in. Thanks for opening my eyes to a book I would have passed over.<br /><br />ladybook21@yahoo.comElisabethhttp://ladybook21@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60745261794918409312010-12-20T20:54:45.222-05:002010-12-20T20:54:45.222-05:00Like you, I'd seen this book around but didn&#...Like you, I'd seen this book around but didn't think much of it ... until your review, that is! Now I'm definitely interested. I'd love to win a copy.<br /><br />book.addict29@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-35343573973992308252010-12-20T20:37:34.001-05:002010-12-20T20:37:34.001-05:00Wow ... way to end the year with a bang. And I wou...Wow ... way to end the year with a bang. And I would have NEVER guessed what this book was about based on the cover. I trust you so I'm sure I'll have to read this at some point.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39120555998121274592010-12-20T20:32:36.765-05:002010-12-20T20:32:36.765-05:00Gobsmacked! That's saying a lot! Can't wai...Gobsmacked! That's saying a lot! Can't wait to read it.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71100458299110006912010-12-20T19:25:31.000-05:002010-12-20T19:25:31.000-05:00Great review, Sandy! Now I can't wait to read ...Great review, Sandy! Now I can't wait to read my copy!!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60429524481185205992010-12-20T18:34:17.102-05:002010-12-20T18:34:17.102-05:00Wonderful review Sandy! Definitely throw my name i...Wonderful review Sandy! Definitely throw my name in the hat.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-61580653528031705422010-12-20T18:10:16.814-05:002010-12-20T18:10:16.814-05:00I've got your review listed on the book review...I've got your review listed on the book reviews page at the War blog. A snippet from your review will post on Dec. 22. Thanks for participating.Anna and Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832162089909376297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25182525143145719112010-12-20T17:10:32.426-05:002010-12-20T17:10:32.426-05:00Gobsmacked, now THAT is high praise!! Thank you s...Gobsmacked, now THAT is high praise!! Thank you so much for being a part of the tour. Your review is terrific. I just wanted to mention that the book is being released in paperback TODAY!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79232170046772046682010-12-20T16:49:50.445-05:002010-12-20T16:49:50.445-05:00Well if it left you gobsmacked then I must read my...Well if it left you gobsmacked then I must read my copy. Great review Sandy. No need to enter me.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-68723601764214755562010-12-20T14:34:14.793-05:002010-12-20T14:34:14.793-05:00I've been wanting to read this one! It sounds ...I've been wanting to read this one! It sounds wonderful. <br /><br />avidreader24 [at] gmail [dot] comMelissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-84454499369282435322010-12-20T14:13:47.235-05:002010-12-20T14:13:47.235-05:00I haven't really read your review as I plan to...I haven't really read your review as I plan to read this very soon. I just hope that I'm able to give it 5 stars too :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-26640617351130292532010-12-20T13:38:22.066-05:002010-12-20T13:38:22.066-05:00oops, no need to enter me...I've read and love...oops, no need to enter me...I've read and loved it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70330887208276829812010-12-20T13:38:11.357-05:002010-12-20T13:38:11.357-05:00No need to enter me, but I'll get it posted on...No need to enter me, but I'll get it posted on the war blog for the Vietnam Reading challenge.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12037097901988724362010-12-20T13:25:33.718-05:002010-12-20T13:25:33.718-05:00Wow, your review has me extremely interested. I w...Wow, your review has me extremely interested. I would love a copy! Thanks for entering me!Laura L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11842537132110494997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-40448032216931719522010-12-20T12:59:46.813-05:002010-12-20T12:59:46.813-05:00Wonerful review, Sandy. I would love to win a cop...Wonerful review, Sandy. I would love to win a copy of this one. It has been on my TBR list for a while.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-53753882971604136182010-12-20T11:31:03.173-05:002010-12-20T11:31:03.173-05:00I've been wanting to read this book. I would l...I've been wanting to read this book. I would love to be entered for a chance to win, thanks.<br /><br />thedavi4(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com