Comments on: Giveaway Winners + Another Giveaway: Pat Conroy’s MY READING LIFE

By: Laura DeLuca

Laura DeLuca — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:15:21 +0000

I got myself interested-I have been reading and writing since second grade

By: Eddy

Eddy — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:03:36 +0000

My family were all big readers. There were always books and magazines and newspapers and such around our house. My older brother was already out of the house and married by the time I started really reading, but I got to raid his science fiction collection that he left behind. My dad was a member of the Reader’s Digest Condensed Book club, so I’d read some of those. I remember that my mom would often stop by the library on her way home from work and pick out 4 or 5 books for me to read that week. If I remember correctly, she always made good choices.

By: Dawn Ndiaye

Dawn Ndiaye — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:28:06 +0000

I read before I went to school.. My father taught me. He gave me the greatest gift. He showed me that I could travel around the world, yet never leave our home. I would watch him read and would hold the newspaper upside down because I wanted to be like him. Going to the library or the bookstore is such a treat for me. Reading has helped me weather all kinds of difficulty in my life. I cannot imagine my life without books. Although I lost my Dad at 17, I honor his memory every time I purchase a book.

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By: Kathy P

Kathy P — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:47:56 +0000

My mother first got me interested in books.

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By: Julie B

Julie B — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:30:40 +0000

I lived near a library when I was growing up, and as far back as I can remember, I walk there by myself and check out the limit of books and devour them. I was quiet and shy and would always rather read than do anything else.
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By: Paulette

Paulette — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:24:32 +0000

I remember always wanting to read…I would imitate my dad reading the newspaper and would pretend to read long before I was able to do so. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Mason, read aloud so beautifully and I wanted to be like her, so I practised and practised. As a child, I spent a lot of time on restriction (mainly for being sassy). During times of confinement, I was only allowed to attend school events and go to the library! What punishment! Locked in my room with books!

By: Coffee and a Book Chick

Coffee and a Book Chick — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:49:12 +0000

Congratulations to the winners!!