tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post7638042549752220887..comments2024-03-28T12:29:32.407-05:00Comments on A Book A Week: Only Child by Rhiannon NavinEthanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-91869145083177515342022-07-04T10:37:16.822-05:002022-07-04T10:37:16.822-05:00Having worked in schools and experienced those loc...Having worked in schools and experienced those lock downs too, this one definitely hit closer to home than I was prepared for. Still, the power of the characters and the journey they take emotionally made it well worth the read for me. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-46655090144530414842022-07-02T08:50:34.720-05:002022-07-02T08:50:34.720-05:00I thought I commented on this one, hope it did not...I thought I commented on this one, hope it did not somehow get lost or sent to spam. I don't know that I could read this one, especially as a teacher who has experienced lockdowns - both real and in practice.Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are Takenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507006809241347635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-91019251169929897482022-06-27T07:39:23.879-05:002022-06-27T07:39:23.879-05:00It is indeed. It is indeed. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-45571771306149412322022-06-26T20:25:28.042-05:002022-06-26T20:25:28.042-05:00This sounds like such a powerful and emotional boo...This sounds like such a powerful and emotional book. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-69935605273251184432022-06-23T10:10:42.933-05:002022-06-23T10:10:42.933-05:00It was really thorough, but also extremely empathe...It was really thorough, but also extremely empathetic. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-64781622098043027832022-06-23T10:10:19.280-05:002022-06-23T10:10:19.280-05:00I'm really hopeful that this time something, a...I'm really hopeful that this time something, and I really mean anything at all, will be done. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-47191591979487770792022-06-23T10:07:48.920-05:002022-06-23T10:07:48.920-05:00It is incredibly tough subject matter, but an extr...It is incredibly tough subject matter, but an extremely profound read. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-39485658153647644672022-06-23T10:07:23.888-05:002022-06-23T10:07:23.888-05:00Right? You would think the lives of children would...Right? You would think the lives of children would be a priority for our legislators, but it seems they are more concerned with staying in power. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-23883945802755572982022-06-22T20:52:15.808-05:002022-06-22T20:52:15.808-05:00No child should have to experience this or anyone....No child should have to experience this or anyone. This sounds like it tackles all aspects, including the aftermath. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-44955530131349134592022-06-22T20:45:07.118-05:002022-06-22T20:45:07.118-05:00Oh wow, this book sounds like a painful but powerf...Oh wow, this book sounds like a painful but powerful read, especially with the shooting in Uvalde having just happened. I've been watching the actions of the Senate this week as they work on possible gun control legislation and I just pray that they will truly work together to come up with something that will pass because you're right, something has got to change.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-80129331757855293412022-06-22T15:28:05.653-05:002022-06-22T15:28:05.653-05:00That sounds like a really hard read. I can't e...That sounds like a really hard read. I can't even imagine.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-82536784905708203092022-06-22T14:52:42.394-05:002022-06-22T14:52:42.394-05:00Sounds like a profound read and one that's so ...Sounds like a profound read and one that's so relevant right now. You'd think the US should be able to come up with some common sense solutions. Unfortunately, doesn't seem like this government can agree on anything!Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-91153903756811755992022-06-21T17:42:53.894-05:002022-06-21T17:42:53.894-05:00I think that is what stuck with me the most. We he...I think that is what stuck with me the most. We hear about these events and then move onto the next thing. For the families of those involved, it is a life changing event that impacts them for years to come. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-65172350300488342432022-06-21T17:41:47.178-05:002022-06-21T17:41:47.178-05:00It is so sad that this is a reality to so many fam...It is so sad that this is a reality to so many families. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-61936288277917644142022-06-21T08:05:14.374-05:002022-06-21T08:05:14.374-05:00It really feel like authors have to tread carefull...It really feel like authors have to tread carefully when writing on subjects like this and I feel like this is a really strong book! Made me, indeed, think about what recently happened in Texas. Of, course you feel for the lives that are lost, but because of this novel you might also feel for the families that lost a loved one! I'm so, so curious about this book now, even though I'm not sure if I wanna read it.Esther @ BiteIntoBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521908679162311172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-20112906878301042022-06-20T21:14:23.517-05:002022-06-20T21:14:23.517-05:00Oh my goodness, a six year old? It does reflect re...Oh my goodness, a six year old? It does reflect reality, but what a heartbreaking (realistic) premise.Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-49256323512822110952022-06-20T17:08:26.193-05:002022-06-20T17:08:26.193-05:00Thank you. A book like this is a tough read, so I ...Thank you. A book like this is a tough read, so I wouldn't expect it to be for everyone. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-75570456281261870122022-06-20T17:06:00.817-05:002022-06-20T17:06:00.817-05:00Gosh I can't even imagine working in a school ...Gosh I can't even imagine working in a school anymore. Stuff like this just hits way too close to home. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-65587822323847379712022-06-20T17:04:30.170-05:002022-06-20T17:04:30.170-05:00It was an extremely heavy read, but the child bein...It was an extremely heavy read, but the child being the narrator brought some much needed innocence and hope to everything. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-77948637015049713372022-06-20T15:04:27.986-05:002022-06-20T15:04:27.986-05:00No more excuses!No more excuses!Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-83781348720447916552022-06-20T13:01:20.950-05:002022-06-20T13:01:20.950-05:00A great review Ethan. I don't think I could ha...A great review Ethan. I don't think I could have read this one.....Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831940198814551829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-33186367047226847452022-06-20T12:37:49.672-05:002022-06-20T12:37:49.672-05:00I work in an elementary school and we do intruder ...I work in an elementary school and we do intruder drills every year now; it's a sad commentary on the state of the world. This book sounds intense and heartbreaking and very compelling. But a hard one to read, too. Larkhttp://larkwrites.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-67747095306812252022-06-20T12:29:20.805-05:002022-06-20T12:29:20.805-05:00That's some deep subject matter, and sounds a ...That's some deep subject matter, and sounds a lot like Sandy Hook. Very tragic to see the ripple effects of these awful events. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com