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I am finding myself bleeding for both Bo and AJ as their story unfolds. Poor AJ is stuck with a man he believes abandoned him at birth... on the other hand you have Bo who has wanted to have contact with AJ but out of respect for AJ's Mom has stayed away and just tried to provide financially but has never gotten over being rejected by her when he asked her to marry him. I am really getting into this book and I am falling head over heels for these two poor tormented guys. I just want to hug them!!!!!!!!!
I have also finished the book. I have it here on my desk to refer to but I still can't remember all that happened before or after a certain chapter. I will talk in generalities that will not be spoilers if I can add anything to the discussion.
I also caught immediately the reference to her next book, Just Breathe, in chapter 5 or 6.
As for the Disney references - uumm - look at my alias and then you will know why I am a little lost in the discussion thread. I do have a niece that is interning down there this semester.
As for the Disney references - uumm - look at my alias and then you will know why I am a little lost in the discussion thread. I do have a niece that is interning down there this semester.
Well, that particular Disney reference was all about me needing glasses!
I've also felt bad for Bo and AJ. I think that Bo was in one of those situations where he was very misunderstood. NOw he is paying the price in judgment and mistrust. It is pretty sad. The more he explains, the more he will sound like he is making excuses, I think.
And poor AJ is left feeling abandoned when that was not at all the intention.
I have to say, not telling AJ where the money was coming from was a REALLY unkind choice on the part of the mother. That seems a little like taking credit for a gift someone else bought. NOT COOL!
Hi all! Sorry life has been busy. I haven't yet finished the book but am chugging right along and even picked up another Lakeshore Chronicle at the library. I'm enjoying the story. I really feel of AJ. I've volunteered and worked in the past as a CASA and he reminds me so much of those children. It really angers me that so many of our court systems don't put more emphasis on the well being of a child. The lady at the school had me smoking mad. It reminded me to be grateful for all the places our kids have gone to school. Sometimes I feel like a horrible parent for having them move so much and then I remember to focus on the experiences they've had. I hope it helps them from becoming a bigoted small minded person. Sorry for such a ranty message. Looking forward to more contact with Bo and Kim and AJ. Missing Penelope!
Hi all! Sorry life has been busy. I haven't yet finished the book but am chugging right along and even picked up another Lakeshore Chronicle at the library. I'm enjoying the story. !
I'm not finished either. I decided to read along with the assigned reading so I can have the suspense each week for the discussions, but it seems like many people are finished.
Start thinking about what you want to discuss starting Saturday, everyone!
I almost cried for AJ. Not only does he get up rooted from the only parent he has ever known, but to end up in a place that is so foreign to him. When reading the book, I could just "see" his wonder at the snow and ice and winter sports.
There are so many dead beat parents out there, I can't believe the mother would take Bo's money, never let him have any contact with AJ and never tell him that the he was sending money. I maybe could have understood it, if the step father had been a good one, but he wasn't. Why would you not let a son have contact with a good father?
I almost cried for AJ. Not only does he get up rooted from the only parent he has ever known, but to end up in a place that is so foreign to him. When reading the book, I could just "see" his wonder at the snow and ice and winter sports.
There are so many dead beat parents out there, I can't believe the mother would take Bo's money, never let him have any contact with AJ and never tell him that the he was sending money. I maybe could have understood it, if the step father had been a good one, but he wasn't. Why would you not let a son have contact with a good father?
I have no experience with the emotions involved in a situation like theirs. I do remember thinking while I was reading this part that I felt sorry for Bo. He was so young and had no knowledge or money to help him fight it. Yolanda's father was protective to the point of being controlling and very intimidating. I admired Bo for taking the time and initiative to set up the account for AJ. I feel like, at the time, Bo felt he had no choice but to do what he was told. After all, the terms of getting the charges Yolanda's father had brought against him dropped was that he stay away from her for good. And even though he did try to find Yolanda, no one could (or would) give him any help.
I'm not sure I think Yolanda didn't think he was good father material as much as I just think she was young and being told what to do. By the time she might have been strong enough to change it, she was married and probaby thought it was best to not "rock the boat". Her father had been a very controlling figure in her life, so it probably seemed natural to her to let her husband do the same thing. I do think she was wrong to not tell AJ that his father was providing for him and sending him gifts, though. But for all we know, that might have been the dead beat husband's doings, too.
JMHO
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I read that and wondered but thought - "No. ZuZu's Petals has to be from 'It's a Wonderful Life'." LOL! I love that you read that as ZaZu. And WOW!! Diz!! Kudos to you for that knowledge to tie it all in in spite of it all!!! LOVE IT!!!
Diz is The Queen of trivia, Sorry, Book Club, I've not been here this week, busy week at work, and paddling meetings on the weekend I've read up to Chapter 10.
I knew he would move in!!!! Let the games begin I can't wait to hear how all the relationships between the boarders develop. Now I'm going out to my car to retrieve MY reading glasses, ahem.......
Diz is The Queen of trivia, Sorry, Book Club, I've not been here this week, busy week at work, and paddling meetings on the weekend I've read up to Chapter 10.
I knew he would move in!!!! Let the games begin I can't wait to hear how all the relationships between the boarders develop. Now I'm going out to my car to retrieve MY reading glasses, ahem.......
This book (and Just Breathe AND Eat Pray Love, for those who were with us earlier) seems to highlight the upside to falling out of love and being left with nothing from it.
It certainly does leave space for new adventures and possibilities that you'd never even think of!
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