A Passion Denied

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We've finally reached the end of «The Daughters of Boston»! :( It wasn't nearly as sad as I thought it was going to be, nor was it as frustrating either. For me they got easier to read; I guess because I was expecting the others to be just as frustrating as the first. Don't get me wrong, they were (which is what makes them really good), but I was just better equiped to handle it this time around.

In this final installement we follow the life of Elizabeth «Lizzie» O'Connor as she tries to soften the heart of her long time mentor, friend and brother-in-Christ, John Morrison Brady. The wrong decisions were made (many, many times), judgements were passed, secrets were revealed and lives were changed forever. Julie Lessman put just as much passion in this book as she did in the others.
These books have always had a profound effect on me but none more than this one. The passion John has for God and the way He turned his life around was amazing! In a way I also have a John Brady in my life, although I don't love him that way, he's still important in my walk with God.

I just want to thank Julie for an awe inspiring series and I want to let you guys know that she's coming out with another series June 2010. This 3-book series covers the lives of Katie, then Sean, then Steven. EXCITING news I know!

Pieces of You~the review~

Tablo would compete with Jeffrey Overstreet in the poetic department. His seemingly somewhat autobiographical stories are just brimming with emotion. To me, all the narratives held an underlying sadness to them. People say you can feel a musician's emotion through his music; I could feel it through his words.

The events in each story told of some struggle whether it was self-inflicted, adopted or passed on. I, personally, wasn't able to realate with any of the characters experience-wise, but on more of a base emotional level.

Tablo seemed to exude a longingness for something better. It made my stomach churn with emotion and sympathy as I read. I'm still amazed at how perfectly these 10 experiences, seemingly unrealted, were as connected as the world around us.

Tablo is a diamond in the ruff when it comes to writing. He has a rare talent to tell a tale that makes you feel a slew of emotions; sadness and depression being only a few. But then, how does he open that part of you you never knew you had? He makes you think, question and analyze youself, everyone and everything around you.

I'm almost certain that is what he would have wanted his readers and fans to experience considering the lyrics of his band, Epik High's album "Remapping the Human Soul". This book was like a poem, made to be interpreted as you see fit.

Slices of time, silent and gentle.

Yet, an intense emotional strom brews within.

Concisely written, but written with deep warmth.

Breathtakingly painful in its beauty.

Tablo is an admirable writer.

~Lee Juck (Musician, Author of )

It's the time for fireworks!!!

Happy Canada Day all you Canadians!!!!!!! I hope you enjoy all the BBQs, fireworks, parties and the like. For all those who are working during the summer, hopefully you take advantage of the day off :P

As for the Americans, I want to wish them a happy 4th of July!!! It's funny, I can't say July 4th ever again because of this holiday :P I know you guys do it up good. Enjoy the holiday, eat lots and celebrate till you're too tired to move. That's what the fireworks are for!