tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post975944311346337953..comments2024-03-27T06:22:50.868+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: Read in 2013 - 34: Life in the BackwoodsLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-2594578985392853342013-09-20T07:29:48.133+02:002013-09-20T07:29:48.133+02:00It's all down to the random choice of free ebo...It's all down to the random choice of free ebooks on Amazon's kindle shop, Graham :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-80129258797040390392013-09-19T12:54:38.960+02:002013-09-19T12:54:38.960+02:00You do come across a wide and interesting selectio...You do come across a wide and interesting selection of books Meike.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-14161629290585746282013-09-18T07:33:44.082+02:002013-09-18T07:33:44.082+02:00Same here, Silke! This book is very different from...Same here, Silke! This book is very different from the "Little House on the Prairie" books in that it was written with a different goal in mind. It is very clearly non-fiction and gives some insight into how this lady saw herself and her surroundings, and how she struggles to keep her family fed and clothed and in good morals and spirits. I can not always understand the reasoning behind her decisions, but those were different times.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-58745230084777731532013-09-17T13:41:16.964+02:002013-09-17T13:41:16.964+02:00That definitely sounds like a book I would love to...That definitely sounds like a book I would love to read. When I first came to the US, I read all of the Little House on the Prairie books and had the same thoughts. Part of that life sounds somewhat romantic to us with our hectic schedules, but the hardships and the uncertainty - that would not be for me! At all!! I'm very grateful for how and when I live! Silke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-13580914714874643332013-09-16T07:38:34.662+02:002013-09-16T07:38:34.662+02:00Well, I am satisfied and happy about my life and t...Well, I am satisfied and happy about my life and that I can lead this life here and now with all the modern comforts and in a society where I, as a woman, do not need to fear leaving the house on my own. Sadly, that is not the case for millions of women in countries such as South Africa, India, Egypt, Afghanistan and way too many other places.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-36854417082167707962013-09-16T07:36:51.770+02:002013-09-16T07:36:51.770+02:00The author of this one was very appreciative of th...The author of this one was very appreciative of the good things in her life - her husband, who (unlike some others she met) was not given to drinking, and her good and helpful neighbours, to name but two.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-9862287689736266922013-09-14T16:18:40.958+02:002013-09-14T16:18:40.958+02:00Yes, we always say the good old days were better, ...Yes, we always say the good old days were better, but at that time we were complaining that it was even better before. I think we are just never satisfied. Saucy Sicilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044337117600868975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-38867692482498394402013-09-14T16:05:59.667+02:002013-09-14T16:05:59.667+02:00I must get this book. I once read a book of first...I must get this book. I once read a book of first hand accounts of several emigrants lives in Canada in the 19th century. It was almost unbelievably hard, not just emotionally, but physically. Same with those who emigrated to other inhospitable places like Australia. At least they had the chance to own land, escape the class system and work hard to better themselves. I should think many were incredibly glad of that but they were only human beings after all. <br />Oh well, another one to order! <br /><br /> Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-26842161666038102632013-09-12T07:30:54.755+02:002013-09-12T07:30:54.755+02:00Same here, Kristi! (Not the ancestors-thing)
To le...Same here, Kristi! (Not the ancestors-thing)<br />To learn about such details from a book that was written in that time is different to being told about them from someone who lives now and just has done a lot of research on the matter, I think.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-71820559673544628482013-09-12T07:29:49.165+02:002013-09-12T07:29:49.165+02:00That's true, Fi - what I guess I pity them mos...That's true, Fi - what I guess I pity them most for is the lack of central heating and a nice hot shower in the morning!<br />By the way, I absolutely LOVED "Lttle House on the Prairie", the entire series. Maybe I should re-read the books now and see how I feel about them as an adult.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-32262113608235194182013-09-12T04:21:26.685+02:002013-09-12T04:21:26.685+02:00My ancestors were pioneers in Pennsylvania and Ohi...My ancestors were pioneers in Pennsylvania and Ohio in the 17 and 18 hundreds and while I am fascinated by all I can learn about the details of their lives, I am pretty glad that I live now. Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-91949978532571241892013-09-11T23:42:53.927+02:002013-09-11T23:42:53.927+02:00Well of course I grew up reading Little House on t...Well of course I grew up reading Little House on the Prairie and all its sequels -so I agree with you about not envying that lifestyle. I expect people will look back on this century and pity us in some way too - always pluses and minuses to any life style I guess. <br />:) Fi from Four Paws and Whiskershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217307759511472654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-69655261690727000532013-09-11T19:47:03.876+02:002013-09-11T19:47:03.876+02:00You are welcome, Paul! Thanks for dropping in an l...You are welcome, Paul! Thanks for dropping in an leaving a comment, too.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-81514859237225805942013-09-11T09:46:28.269+02:002013-09-11T09:46:28.269+02:00Sounds an extremely tough life. Thanks for your co...Sounds an extremely tough life. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated!Paulhttp://seasonsfullcircle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com