tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post4164697183761403167..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Review: Between Me and the River by Carrie HostBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-37495693643185768712009-09-25T18:30:07.746-04:002009-09-25T18:30:07.746-04:00I read another review of this one recently that mo...I read another review of this one recently that moved me. Host's story sounds like a frightening and inspiring one. Perhaps one day I will be able to read it. Unfortunately, the death my friend a year ago to cancer is still rather raw.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-49124114991725266892009-09-23T22:58:12.491-04:002009-09-23T22:58:12.491-04:00Hits too close to home for me.
Thank you for the ...Hits too close to home for me.<br /><br />Thank you for the review. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to read this one, and I just can't do it. <br /><br />My mom passed of cancer (also carcinoid) 9 years ago, and I can recall with excruciating clarity what she went through to fight it. It was a lesson in strength and grace...<br /><br />I give Host so much credit for having the strength to share her story. Maybe someday I'll be able to read it.Alison (Alison's Book Marks)http://www.alisons-bookmarks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-75291262015616029272009-09-22T08:20:08.252-04:002009-09-22T08:20:08.252-04:00Hi Beth, I've just started reading this book a...Hi Beth, I've just started reading this book and I do relate to what you wrote. <br /><br />My review slot is in October. I'm glad to be a part of Carrie's blog tour.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-45466527005481235732009-09-22T01:46:01.633-04:002009-09-22T01:46:01.633-04:00Just reading the review gutted me!Just reading the review gutted me!Kimhttp://www.bookstorepeople.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-75687962268467650772009-09-21T22:43:16.195-04:002009-09-21T22:43:16.195-04:00I hate reading about cancers.... it is just so sad...I hate reading about cancers.... it is just so sad :)<br />I am glad you liked it...!Veenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051587201427141480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-43562243578319366572009-09-21T20:27:18.668-04:002009-09-21T20:27:18.668-04:00This might be one of those you read when you actua...This might be one of those you read when you actually need to hear about these experiences ... not one you search out becuase it seems so upsetting -- especially since most people don't have her advantages.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89090287277376348952009-09-21T16:58:45.836-04:002009-09-21T16:58:45.836-04:00Like others, I think this one would hit too close ...Like others, I think this one would hit too close to home! While it's certainly compelling, my stomach hurt just reading your synopsis. I think that means this isn't the book for me! But good review :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-47381051669411808732009-09-21T16:39:09.102-04:002009-09-21T16:39:09.102-04:00I think this memoir sounds amazing. Just reading ...I think this memoir sounds amazing. Just reading your review plunged me into the mind of someone that has just gotten such a diagnosis. While it would be hard to read through such an ordeal, it must also be uplifting to hear how she survived. This stuff is so close to home, but it seems like it would help to read it.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50143964544173783702009-09-21T16:27:40.450-04:002009-09-21T16:27:40.450-04:00This seems a little to real for me. Not sure what...This seems a little to real for me. Not sure what that says about the mood I'm in?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-42264338592710126552009-09-21T14:30:02.202-04:002009-09-21T14:30:02.202-04:00I do love memoirs, but this one sounds so gloomy I...I do love memoirs, but this one sounds so gloomy I'm not sure I want to read it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-60113842129776966302009-09-21T11:54:37.712-04:002009-09-21T11:54:37.712-04:00Cancer is just too close a topic, and too tough to...Cancer is just too close a topic, and too tough to read, for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-70842873779087687352009-09-21T11:51:12.934-04:002009-09-21T11:51:12.934-04:00Since my friend died this summer from cancer at th...Since my friend died this summer from cancer at the age of 40, I have been scared sh*tless myself, and would not be able to read this book. Not to make light of such a serious matter, but nucelar wars, deadly viruses and apocalyptic tales goes down much better than cancer-stories. Ugh. Already feeling this irrational urge to go see my doctor again tomorrow and have her assure me again that no, I do NOT HAVE CANCER. <br /><br />But well written review!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041866872571178817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-26855901397901840442009-09-21T11:00:53.524-04:002009-09-21T11:00:53.524-04:00That's unfortunate about the errors. I have th...That's unfortunate about the errors. I have this book to read in October!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-12066791710214718482009-09-21T10:24:53.247-04:002009-09-21T10:24:53.247-04:00I'm disappointed to hear that there are some e...I'm disappointed to hear that there are some errors in the book. I would expect more. At least, it didn't get in the way of your appreciation of the author's story.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-46271743331064277002009-09-21T09:43:28.043-04:002009-09-21T09:43:28.043-04:00I just started reading this book. I'm already ...I just started reading this book. I'm already caught up in the story. I appreciate your honest review.Margot at Joyfully Retiredhttp://joyfullyretired.comnoreply@blogger.com