I once believed that I was psychologically incapable of being unhappy while submerged in water. Sunk in a bathtub up to my eyeballs, I was as free of earthly cares as a turtle sunning herself.
Yet here I am, wallowing through my tenth lap, feeling prickly and unsettled rather than weightless and dolphin-sleek. Instead of soaring into silent galaxies, I am snarled up in annoyance that my right eye is stinging because these crappy goggles are leaking. And that the ladies' aqua-cardio class in the shallow end is blaring "It's Raining Men". And that the flip-turning jerk I'm sharing a lane with drowns me every time he powers past. And that because I didn't expose my only child to enough dirt, Aubrey will hit the germ factory that is a college dorm with a weak immune system. And that she will die of spinal meningitis.*
The Gap Year
by Sarah Bird
I'm reading The Gap Year for a TLC Book Tour in August, as my twins prepare for their freshman years at college. They have both had a meningitis vaccine.
Does the opening grab you? Would you keep reading?
Tuesday Intro is hosted by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea.
That makes me so jealous that I can't read the rest of the book now. My daughter just finished her freshman year of college, and I don't recommend that you go back and read my blog postings about it!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, I like the intro but do not think I'd read this one, as I can't really relate to the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your girls will fare beautifully in their new environments. (Hope you like the book).
Yes, I would keep reading this one!!
ReplyDeletePaulita - Oh, that sounds too tempting for me to resist.. I'll have to look for the posts when I have a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteDiane - The book isn't what I normally read, but it's a nice change. Keeping my fingers crossed for smooth transitions this fall..
Staci - I'm enjoying both the mother and the daughter's side of this story.
That is an amazing opening paragraph. I dying to read the rest of the story.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably keep reading if only because I adore swimming, being in water such as a pool or the sound, not so much a bath tub!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book on several websites and blogs and didn't feel any pull towards it, but I'm interested to read your review!
Amy - LOL! I think I'm drawn to this because my twins are starting college in a few weeks... so many separation issues to deal with here, too.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd keep reading it - it certainly is a grabbing introduction.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a smooth transition.
Anothercookiecrumbles - I've finished now and will post a review in a few weeks for a TLC book tour.
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