Mar 25
.....who doesn't have a mother, father, sibling, best friend or neighbor with whom we can relate?
The story centers around one evening that changed the lives of so many - in fact, it changed a whole town!
Without giving away the story, I'll pose a few questions for thought: " If a negative action can exponentially impact the lives of so many people, could a positive act do the same thing?" IF our actions weren't monitored, taped and recorded, would it be a better world? Would some actions- best left forgotten- actually get forgotten over time? Headlines are made of heartbreak, horror, sad times...
How often do we hear of GOOD people doing positive things or teenagers who are kind, well-adjusted and caring? The unsung heroes of daily life.... I thoroughly enjoyed this book and my heart went out to all the families and individuals involved....you could actually picture this happening and wonder "Which side of the debate would I be on?" Please share your comments...and other books which you've read ( whether or not you liked them).
Testimony
"Testimony" by Anita Shreve was one of the most thought-provoking books I've read in a while.. Anita Shreve has an easy manner of writing which makes you feel as though you are part of the scene...and feeling all the things that the characters are experiencing.........who doesn't have a mother, father, sibling, best friend or neighbor with whom we can relate?
The story centers around one evening that changed the lives of so many - in fact, it changed a whole town!
Without giving away the story, I'll pose a few questions for thought: " If a negative action can exponentially impact the lives of so many people, could a positive act do the same thing?" IF our actions weren't monitored, taped and recorded, would it be a better world? Would some actions- best left forgotten- actually get forgotten over time? Headlines are made of heartbreak, horror, sad times...
How often do we hear of GOOD people doing positive things or teenagers who are kind, well-adjusted and caring? The unsung heroes of daily life.... I thoroughly enjoyed this book and my heart went out to all the families and individuals involved....you could actually picture this happening and wonder "Which side of the debate would I be on?" Please share your comments...and other books which you've read ( whether or not you liked them).