tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post7904618487640079851..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa DiffenbaughMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-86530020831765679792015-08-21T10:08:40.260-06:002015-08-21T10:08:40.260-06:00I have this on my TBR...hope to get to it soon. Gl...I have this on my TBR...hope to get to it soon. Glad to see that you enjoyed it!Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-60158770407455704652015-08-19T17:47:16.550-06:002015-08-19T17:47:16.550-06:00Yeah, I don't do contemporary often either. Th...Yeah, I don't do contemporary often either. This sounds like a nice story.Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-31583498449959127782015-08-18T14:55:08.085-06:002015-08-18T14:55:08.085-06:00I mix this type of read in from time to time, and ...I mix this type of read in from time to time, and this does sound like it was enjoyable and realistic. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70249976428690225522015-08-17T18:52:44.733-06:002015-08-17T18:52:44.733-06:00I love "daring" books like this. Authors...I love "daring" books like this. Authors who takes on controversial social issues and make it "human" are the best IMO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921678042033544000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-45270848123843991782015-08-17T17:51:45.928-06:002015-08-17T17:51:45.928-06:00I've been enjoying a lot of adult contemporary...I've been enjoying a lot of adult contemporary work in this past year so I'm always eager to get new recommendations. Thanks for this one, Melissa--will have to check it out! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18356623731085864052015-08-17T16:22:00.172-06:002015-08-17T16:22:00.172-06:00I actually love books like this and used to read A...I actually love books like this and used to read A LOT of them, but it kind of shifted with blogging. This is definitely one I'd read. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-38417488639745278252015-08-17T14:14:43.561-06:002015-08-17T14:14:43.561-06:00It really doesn't feel heavy. You might enjoy ...It really doesn't feel heavy. You might enjoy it.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69323251717695048142015-08-17T14:14:24.747-06:002015-08-17T14:14:24.747-06:00It seemed well done. Now I'm curious as to whi...It seemed well done. Now I'm curious as to which one you read. LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55633277583301949612015-08-17T14:14:05.234-06:002015-08-17T14:14:05.234-06:00Thanks!Thanks!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-28631198333032094022015-08-17T14:13:56.422-06:002015-08-17T14:13:56.422-06:00It was pretty good. :)It was pretty good. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-20492395377549273602015-08-17T14:13:41.032-06:002015-08-17T14:13:41.032-06:00Yes, I enjoyed that as well. I love that it helps ...Yes, I enjoyed that as well. I love that it helps you to think. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-44853957658889088262015-08-17T14:12:55.124-06:002015-08-17T14:12:55.124-06:00It might actually. It's not too different than...It might actually. It's not too different than some of the contemps you've read.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-35598989040412877462015-08-17T14:12:15.132-06:002015-08-17T14:12:15.132-06:00I also tend to gravitate toward something creative...I also tend to gravitate toward something creative. This one had a bit of art in the background. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-84878544881083975162015-08-17T14:10:19.846-06:002015-08-17T14:10:19.846-06:00I hope she enjoys it. I'd love to know what sh...I hope she enjoys it. I'd love to know what she thinks.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-30978016580969025692015-08-17T14:09:57.643-06:002015-08-17T14:09:57.643-06:00I so agree! :)I so agree! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-54241043088444110192015-08-17T14:09:44.138-06:002015-08-17T14:09:44.138-06:00What is sad is when it is policy makers that have ...What is sad is when it is policy makers that have no idea on what they are deciding... Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-26615932664186868692015-08-17T14:09:14.991-06:002015-08-17T14:09:14.991-06:00Yes, I think I just want something different from ...Yes, I think I just want something different from time to time. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7883949946541705002015-08-17T13:38:10.400-06:002015-08-17T13:38:10.400-06:00This sounds pretty heavy but I think I might like ...This sounds pretty heavy but I think I might like it!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87731695010469075822015-08-17T12:57:26.914-06:002015-08-17T12:57:26.914-06:00I tried to read one of her books, but it was meh, ...I tried to read one of her books, but it was meh, maybe this one would be betterBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-3135442723741397902015-08-17T10:05:29.709-06:002015-08-17T10:05:29.709-06:00Glad this was so well researched and that it worke...Glad this was so well researched and that it worked. Wonderful review!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-60831889230782381382015-08-17T09:28:57.442-06:002015-08-17T09:28:57.442-06:00Seems like an interesting one, good review indeed....Seems like an interesting one, good review indeed. Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-54985252236982343692015-08-17T08:37:29.534-06:002015-08-17T08:37:29.534-06:00"While this book tackles it, it does not give..."While this book tackles it, it does not give you a side to adhere, but a perspective to consider. "<br /><br />I like the sound of that!<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48565783569093527372015-08-17T08:33:37.283-06:002015-08-17T08:33:37.283-06:00Immigration is such a popular subject these days a...Immigration is such a popular subject these days and I'm glad it was handled well here. I don't read much contemporary either, but when I do, I'm just like you, I want it to be worth my while and not just run of the mill and forgettable.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87393455830111244872015-08-17T08:04:07.563-06:002015-08-17T08:04:07.563-06:00Yay for character growth! This sounds like it woul...Yay for character growth! This sounds like it would make a good book club read Melissa, I'm going to pass it on to my mother in law for her group:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51406219631291165192015-08-17T06:47:15.547-06:002015-08-17T06:47:15.547-06:00Great review! Sometimes it's nice to break up ...Great review! Sometimes it's nice to break up your reading with something unusual. The Bibliophile Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484991695011202333noreply@blogger.com