tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post3147033689199289038..comments2023-10-02T09:34:00.125-05:00Comments on That's A Novel Idea: Nothing but Ghosts - Beth KephartAlipet813http://www.blogger.com/profile/04408129438443562856noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-40224795648141001712009-07-11T11:53:39.699-05:002009-07-11T11:53:39.699-05:00I 've just discovered your blog now through Bo...I 've just discovered your blog now through Book Blogs. I'm so sorry to learn about the loss of your grandmother. I'm glad you found a book that comforted and supported you during this difficult time and gave you a new path to follow. I love how Kephart describes the way to live: "to live my life with my eyes wide open. To honor exuberance, and color." These are wonderful words filled with so much meaning. Our lives are a tribute to our loved ones no longer with us. To strive to live a life full of joy, love, beauty, kindness - full of life - is the best way to honor them.<br /><br />Take care Alipet and thank you so much for this post. My grandmother is struggling with alzheimer's and has been for the past 5 years. She's a beautiful woman and your post reminds me to be strong for her.<br /><br />Amy<br />Aimala02@yahoo.comAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379940589426626464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-81835496422970854932009-07-08T20:32:05.111-05:002009-07-08T20:32:05.111-05:00Sorry you've lost your granny! This is a beaut...Sorry you've lost your granny! This is a beautiful tribute to her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-47042803361395977282009-07-08T16:38:55.224-05:002009-07-08T16:38:55.224-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry about your grandmother. That&...Oh, I'm so sorry about your grandmother. That's so sad. I'm glad that the book seemed to help some.Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-5317461526391155882009-07-07T01:42:02.340-05:002009-07-07T01:42:02.340-05:00I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my father two...I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my father two years ago, September, to Alzheimer's and a related disease. I also lost my grandmother (on my father's side) to the dreadful disease years ago.<br /><br />It seems I am meeting more and more people who have had a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br /><br />I found your blog through the link you provided on Book Blogs.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-48609565911471651242009-07-06T11:42:09.854-05:002009-07-06T11:42:09.854-05:00What a gorgeous tribute to your granny. My grandm...What a gorgeous tribute to your granny. My grandma also has alzheimers and hasn't recognized me for several years now. The line you quoted was my favorite from this beautiful novel.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-88206025484276790602009-07-06T06:11:26.496-05:002009-07-06T06:11:26.496-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. ...I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. It's amazing that the right book came to you at the right time.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-21845615089430631472009-07-05T23:59:41.807-05:002009-07-05T23:59:41.807-05:00Very nice review.... you put it very well. I am s...Very nice review.... you put it very well. I am sorry for your loss.Sheila DeChantalhttp://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-75759703060736660882009-07-05T22:25:37.839-05:002009-07-05T22:25:37.839-05:00Alison, I read this before I went to church this ...Alison, I read this before I went to church this morning and both wept and smiled. Amazing how just the right book falls into our lap at just the right time. It seems I have been reading books on death and dieing recently. I'm not especially drawn to the topic, but the books just seem to be there for a reason. The Last Lecture and I just finished "90 Minutes in Heaven". If you haven't read that, it would be a good one to read. Your review definitely aroused my interest in reading "Nothing But Ghosts." The way we look at death and accecpt or reject the feelings that come with it can definitely impact our lives. I will be interested to read this book, not just for the mystery element, but also for the deeper meaning of how we face our own ghosts. I love how you gain personally from each book that you share. We sometimes find peace in strange places. I'll put some thoughts about the book "90 Minutes in Heaven". I am sure your "Granny" is smiling down as she watches you take on life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-33569979213509295092009-07-05T21:14:39.810-05:002009-07-05T21:14:39.810-05:00Thanks for the kind words from each of you. This ...Thanks for the kind words from each of you. This review was very healing for me. <br />Thanks Beth for a wonderful novel, and for stopping by my blog.Alipet813https://www.blogger.com/profile/04408129438443562856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-66275558847019850712009-07-05T15:57:11.938-05:002009-07-05T15:57:11.938-05:00I am so sorry for your loss.. What a wonderful tri...I am so sorry for your loss.. What a wonderful tribute you've written to your Grandmother and for us... And what a wonderful review of Nothing but Ghosts.... You will be in my thoughts!<br /><br />SuzanneSuzanne Yesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340451897624838384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931516312150222115.post-64042876049883104802009-07-05T05:28:11.090-05:002009-07-05T05:28:11.090-05:00Oh gosh, Alipet. So much just plain beautiful you...Oh gosh, Alipet. So much just plain beautiful you here, so much that is honest. Thank you so much. May today release to you some sweet reassurance from your grandmother.Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.com