tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post129722718056954713..comments2024-03-26T02:07:02.561-04:00Comments on Vijaya Bodach: Reading, Writing, and PrayingVijayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-7316935582570979832017-10-06T11:37:55.320-04:002017-10-06T11:37:55.320-04:00Faith, yes. I was thinking of Fr. Damien and Molok...Faith, yes. I was thinking of Fr. Damien and Molokai. Did I ever mention a book that's set in Molokai: Healing Waters by Joyce Moyer Hostetter.<br /><br />Pierced is adult but I wouldn't recommend it for now. Baby needs Mama to be calm and not think of end times :) But you'd enjoy the story and how all the pieces fit later. Even though it's suspenseful, there's no gratuitous sex or violence. Both Playing by Heart and What Goes UP are YA. You will absolutely love Playing. Lucy would probably enjoy it too for both the setting and the music. And it's squeaky clean.<br />Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-47102258972314920142017-10-05T21:51:06.243-04:002017-10-05T21:51:06.243-04:00I know--this year is flying by! That always happen...I know--this year is flying by! That always happens for me being pregnant, so I'm glad to know I'm not the only one feeling that way. ;) <br />I totally agree with you that Beyond the Bright Sea deserves something in the Newbery. It's such gorgeous writing and a beautiful story. Did you keep thinking of Father Damien when you read it?<br />Is the second book YA? I need some good YA recommendations, because I've been getting hesitant about choosing any for myself. It seems they're often graphic or violent or otherwise bothersome in a way I simply can't handle at this particular stage of my life. (Pregnancy hormones...)Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.com