tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5000087423735037046..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon (audio)JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60088540752359132942012-05-31T21:14:52.257-04:002012-05-31T21:14:52.257-04:00Kathleen - I'm getting better at choosing book...Kathleen - I'm getting better at choosing books I'll enjoy, but this one was something special. It really gave me a new appreciation for sacrifices made by military families.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70436835637207039002012-05-31T20:30:54.871-04:002012-05-31T20:30:54.871-04:00Sounds like a wonderful read. I always think that ...Sounds like a wonderful read. I always think that military families get little credit for the sacrifices they make. We all know the soldier who deploys is making a sacrifice but the wife and kids do too!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91686312893909646132012-05-21T08:45:38.451-04:002012-05-21T08:45:38.451-04:00Booksnyc - Same thing for me. This may end up bein...Booksnyc - Same thing for me. This may end up being one of my favorite audios of the year... we'll see.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42420342400121673472012-05-20T17:15:43.071-04:002012-05-20T17:15:43.071-04:00I read this book last year and it really had an ef...I read this book last year and it really had an effect on me - I never before appreciated how much the families of the military sacrifice and how the effects of their service continue long after they return from war.Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25518995052586494322012-05-07T17:13:25.565-04:002012-05-07T17:13:25.565-04:00Amy - My mother's only brother, a pilot in WWI...Amy - My mother's only brother, a pilot in WWII, died when she was a child, and my grandmother was a Gold Star Mother. I grew up hearing their stories, but have had no experience with the military lifestyle as an adult. I love it when books like this give real insight and understanding. Hope you get a chance to read it soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34980818724234026672012-05-07T16:59:29.348-04:002012-05-07T16:59:29.348-04:00Vasilly - The audio is amazing... sure hope your l...Vasilly - The audio is amazing... sure hope your library has it. If not, print is good, too. I borrowed it from my library :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76314044864680521452012-05-07T16:47:06.974-04:002012-05-07T16:47:06.974-04:00Arti - This young author is definitely one to watc...Arti - This young author is definitely one to watch! She has even been compared to Jhumpa Lahiri. Didn't want to include it in my thoughts (what pressure to live up to praise like that!), but I can see why the comparison is made.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73305088001373434902012-05-07T16:38:05.178-04:002012-05-07T16:38:05.178-04:00Amy - This was one amazing book. Don't think I...Amy - This was one amazing book. Don't think I've seen a negative review yet...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58901307493814913152012-05-06T15:54:16.693-04:002012-05-06T15:54:16.693-04:00I haven't read this yet but it's on my wis...I haven't read this yet but it's on my wishlist. I've read some great reviews of this bok but I love your comment about how this is a book that reminds you why you love to read. I don't personally know anyone in the armed forces which is one of the reasons I want to read this book, to know what it's like and understand better the sacrifices the people make.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67074662730784906502012-05-06T10:34:35.261-04:002012-05-06T10:34:35.261-04:00I've read nothing but positive things about th...I've read nothing but positive things about this book. I'm going to see if my library has the audio.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83126788427783065532012-05-05T22:55:43.066-04:002012-05-05T22:55:43.066-04:00I have not heard of this book or the author, but m...I have not heard of this book or the author, but my excuse is I'm from north of the 49th parallel. ;) However, thanks for the review, high praise indeed to have a 5 star rating. I'll certainly keep this in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46794200201851015782012-05-05T14:23:14.521-04:002012-05-05T14:23:14.521-04:00oh yay, I'm so glad you loved this one, I did ...oh yay, I'm so glad you loved this one, I did too!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51976725434437236772012-05-04T21:18:49.634-04:002012-05-04T21:18:49.634-04:00Trish - Well it's only fair since you got me t...Trish - Well it's only fair since you got me to join Pinterest ;-) Seriously, you MUST listen to this book! Cassandra Campbell told me today on twitter that "Recording this was one of the most moving experiences I've had in my audio book career." She's amazing.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87119933197626269722012-05-04T21:07:09.066-04:002012-05-04T21:07:09.066-04:00Ok, think you've sold me on another audio (how...Ok, think you've sold me on another audio (how many is that now?). I've been interested in this one for quite a while as my brother-in-law is station at Fort Hood (though think he spends more time in Afghanistan/Iraq than Texas). I've also wanted to recommend it to a friend whose brother is stationed at Fort Hood but wanted to read it first to make sure there wasn't anything too heartbreaking in it.<br /><br />Had to look up Cassandra Campbell--have listened to The Help and Henrietta Lacks by her. Loved both.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29068230710749686602012-05-04T20:58:36.237-04:002012-05-04T20:58:36.237-04:00Staci - I thought of you as I was listening - you ...Staci - I thought of you as I was listening - you MUST read or listen to this book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85243949147134286702012-05-04T19:48:44.904-04:002012-05-04T19:48:44.904-04:00Sounds amazing and of course with my son in the Ma...Sounds amazing and of course with my son in the Marine Corp one that hits a bit close to home. I'm going to add this one to my wish list right now on audible.com!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35297070868227914152012-05-04T17:06:30.241-04:002012-05-04T17:06:30.241-04:00Ti - The sacrifices these soldiers and their famil...Ti - The sacrifices these soldiers and their families make are amazing... and humbling.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79071991124062561292012-05-04T17:05:20.056-04:002012-05-04T17:05:20.056-04:00Sandy - Absolutely. I can't wait to read more....Sandy - Absolutely. I can't wait to read more... wonder what she's working on now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24474347064042866702012-05-04T17:04:23.786-04:002012-05-04T17:04:23.786-04:00Lorren Lemmons - You can tell the author has been ...Lorren Lemmons - You can tell the author has been there herself. I think you'll love the book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81187209936424639422012-05-04T17:03:30.804-04:002012-05-04T17:03:30.804-04:00Jen - I loved it so much, I ended up getting a pri...Jen - I loved it so much, I ended up getting a print copy from the library to reread !JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71213864767959888912012-05-04T11:32:30.534-04:002012-05-04T11:32:30.534-04:00I have three very young nephews in the armed force...I have three very young nephews in the armed forces... one with kids and I've learned quite a bit about their lifestyle since they've been in. It's a difficult life even when they are not in combat. Especially for my one nephew... he missed his daughter's birth! That had to be hard!Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46917234565267829942012-05-04T11:17:38.308-04:002012-05-04T11:17:38.308-04:00Couldn't agree with you more...I loved this on...Couldn't agree with you more...I loved this one. You could tell that the author had lived it, you know? Every character was so REAL.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66021349159002111402012-05-04T09:33:21.300-04:002012-05-04T09:33:21.300-04:00I've really been wanting to read this one. My ...I've really been wanting to read this one. My husband is a second lieutenant in the Army. He hasn't ever been deployed because they are putting him through dental school, so we don't live on a base yet, but when we do end up on one I am completely unsure of what to expect. Thanks for your review and reminding me that this book is out there.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83117571987338929292012-05-04T08:21:55.155-04:002012-05-04T08:21:55.155-04:00You know, you're right, a tiny bit more separa...You know, you're right, a tiny bit more separation would have added to this production, but I'm so glad you loved this! I loved it so much I did the book AND the audiobook.Jen (Devourer of Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12749409263374016356noreply@blogger.com