tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post1852211848013598139..comments2023-10-11T00:36:32.142-07:00Comments on B&b ex libris: Bitter Sweetsbethany (dreadlock girl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02565178664993925800noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-91091745912806608202009-02-10T23:59:00.000-08:002009-02-10T23:59:00.000-08:00I think truth is req'd for love and trust to stay ...I think truth is req'd for love and trust to stay with us... but sometimes I don't know... how much you can keep on backing on the truth to help you.<BR/><BR/>I don't know... for me truth is important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-53005159668953497522009-02-08T12:05:00.000-08:002009-02-08T12:05:00.000-08:00Thanks for the OT book, its lovely. Once I hve rea...Thanks for the OT book, its lovely. Once I hve read it it will be shared with other readers via bookcrossing. I also read the last book I won off you lst week, Family Matters, it was fantstic - thanks for sending it, it would have taken me a long time to have gotten round to it otherwisekatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647610491252326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-51500356268928034652009-02-06T13:17:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:17:00.000-08:00I just gave you an award on my blog here.I just gave you an award on my blog <A HREF="http://shereadsandreads.blogspot.com/2009/02/awards.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-89324480066135032202009-02-06T08:13:00.000-08:002009-02-06T08:13:00.000-08:00As if I haven't already said enough. :-) I wante...As if I haven't already said enough. :-) I wanted to add that I do believe that honesty is always the best policy between spouses and significant others. Secrets and lies tend to create wedges between people in close relationships (except what you're getting him for his birthday).Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-25177934304462069792009-02-06T08:04:00.000-08:002009-02-06T08:04:00.000-08:00Great review! I've seen this one on the shelf whi...Great review! I've seen this one on the shelf while browsing through the bookstore and been curious about it. Your review makes me want to give it a try.<BR/><BR/>As to the honesty vs appearance issue: I value honesty over appearance, however, I do think that some people take that too far and believe they must always speak their mind because the truth MUST be told. Sometimes keeping quiet is the higher road to take. Which I think is a similar concept you mention the author getting across in her book. <BR/><BR/>I do believe politeness has it's place, and I don't think it has to an either/or issue between politeness and honesty. A person can be polite while being honest.<BR/><BR/>Meghan mentioned the whole "How are you?" question. I admit that I often answer "fine" when I am feeling anything but. The question is so often asked out of habit and, being a private person, I don't feel any need or urge to unload on someone I do not share intimate details about my life with. I don't think there is any harm in lying in a case like that. It hurts no one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-3132087271346915742009-02-03T19:24:00.000-08:002009-02-03T19:24:00.000-08:00Sounds like a really interesting/multi-layered boo...Sounds like a really interesting/multi-layered book. I do think that the truth hurts sometimes, but you're right about the web of lies...they just get bigger and bigger and have more potential for hurt in the end.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-30417386006852743652009-01-31T17:15:00.000-08:002009-01-31T17:15:00.000-08:00I read and reviewed this book last summer and enjo...I read and reviewed this book last summer and enjoyed it very much. I agree, this book is not superficial! I found it rich and deep in character development. Great Review!<BR/><BR/>I believe that our culture definitely values appearance over truth. Sadly, I find that often the emphasis is more on status and power than on truth and sincerity.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-68981601006847726012009-01-30T10:28:00.000-08:002009-01-30T10:28:00.000-08:00I have to say that honesty is my big priority in a...I have to say that honesty is my big priority in any relationship, though I'm sure lies exist in many relationships<BR/><BR/>this sounds like an intriguing readSerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-11414368737856947922009-01-30T09:53:00.000-08:002009-01-30T09:53:00.000-08:00I do think honesty is important with your family, ...I do think honesty is important with your family, but in social situations, politeness is fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-85517332870147642022009-01-29T11:38:00.000-08:002009-01-29T11:38:00.000-08:00Great review - another for the tbr pile!I've sent ...Great review - another for the tbr pile!<BR/>I've sent you an award here:<BR/>http://lyndasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/award-lets-be-friends.htmlLyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850253911080965925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-52610332134673792322009-01-29T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:23:00.000-08:00Great review. I definitely want to read this one.Great review. I definitely want to read this one.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-7240880567907816322009-01-29T06:58:00.000-08:002009-01-29T06:58:00.000-08:00I really enjoyed this book right up until the endi...I really enjoyed this book right up until the ending, which I thought was a total cop-out. But I agree that it is well-written and does a very nice job of exploring complex family relationships and the issues of deception and betrayal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-31878716889742995082009-01-29T05:20:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:20:00.000-08:00I think honesty is important but I also think that...I think honesty is important but I also think that sometimes appearance does matter. I do think that our society puts too much emphasis on appearances though and I think that as a society we suffer from that. I'm sure many problems, including health ones, could be avoided.<BR/><BR/>The book sounds interesting, it's on my list now - somewhere around 3025. :-)joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-44037857077866403612009-01-29T04:41:00.000-08:002009-01-29T04:41:00.000-08:00I place a high value on honesty, but do I really w...I place a high value on honesty, but do I really want my husband to tell me I look fat in that outfit? Hmm...<BR/><BR/>Sounds like an interesting book, and I enjoyed your review.<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-72162669798848275572009-01-29T04:21:00.000-08:002009-01-29T04:21:00.000-08:00I definitely think our culture values appearance o...I definitely think our culture values appearance over truth. It's a shame, though. I try to be as honest as possible. It's like when people ask, "How are you?" and they only want to hear "good" or "fine" not how you're really feeling.<BR/><BR/>Great review - I agreed with you.<BR/><BR/>- Meghan @ <A HREF="http://www.chikune.com/blog" REL="nofollow">Medieval Bookworm</A>Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553655640589660182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-64132771399515088502009-01-29T03:40:00.000-08:002009-01-29T03:40:00.000-08:00i think valuing politeness over honesty is okay if...i think valuing politeness over honesty is okay if it is with someone who is not very close to you. But with people whom you love, honesty is of utmost importance. Lovely review by the way :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com