Sunday in Texas...ah the heat is still on

Good Sunday morning! I am writing at 8:45AM in which it is already 84* and heading to 105* later today.
Hopefully we will catch a break mid-week with a little rain and cooler temps, those being 97*.

I am sure everyone is busy, busy with work, school starting back, and wrapping up this summer. I, myself
have my mom here for a couple of weeks recouping from surgery and has now gone home. All indications
point to a success.

Thanks Gloria B. for your posting, I am thinking we are all reading maybe not a breakneck pace, but
leisurely and that is OK.

My thoughts so far on the book and I am about on the 7th Chapter, is how in the world Little Bee made
it through this mess and this family. I feel somewhat exhausted by all the challenges put in front of of
Little Bee, but realize, we all have those challenges in life too. It is amazing to look back at you life, even
a couple of years and can pinpoint the "ebb and flow" of such things and ponder how you ever made it
through.

Please leave any comments this week, if you want, and we will wrap this book up next weekend for
the final discussion. The next book will be in October, as I think it will be better for all of us.
I would like you to let me know what genre you would enjoy reading. We can go with the majority and if
you have heard of a book that would be interesting let us know. I am up to the democratic way of voting
on the next selection.

Farewell readers and enjoy your weekend. I am thankful for a nice cup of java this morning and my air-conditioning. Talk soon! Laura

Yes, It is Friday the 13th!!!

Happy Friday the 13th all! I might add a dang hot week here in North Texas. I am dreaming of nice cool
fall days, sipping a beverage on the veranda. Well, for the time being, we will enjoy our book, in the blessed
AC of our abodes.

Thanks to all who left comments, it was great reading them! I dare say this family, with Little Bee is something else. The style of the author can make one feel as if they are transported in the story. I was right
there with as Clarissa as she received the news of her husband.

As we move to week {2} of our discussion, I admit I am behind in my reading and must catch up this weekend. I do have a somewhat legit reason, as my mother had hip replacement surgery and staying with
us for several weeks. She is a doll, and such a trooper, but it is hard for me just kick back while she
is still needing things here and there.

Alright, enough chatter from me. Thank you again for reading the book and please feel free to leave any
comments this weekend. I will popping in and out to enjoy. Cheers!

Friday evening and let our first discussion begin..

Happy Friday all,
  Hoping everyone had a good work week and now ready to chill and enjoy the weekend. We are heading
into our first weekend discussion of Chapters 1,2 and 3. ** Remember to only keep your comments to these
chapters.. thanks!

I will post several Questions and please use the comment section for your thoughts.
Also for those that want to try and chat live, I will be on "Yahoo" IM , Saturday evening 10:00pm CST.
I am listed under " lauralynewise".

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1) What struck you about Little Bee and being at the Immigration office for so long?
2) Did you wonder about the circumstances that brought Little Bee to the UK?
3) How did you feel about the going to the family after being released?
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Thank you all and keep reading!