The Friday 56
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Add your link to The Friday 56
I didn't think I had ever seen a lovelier morning, or was it that I noticed for the first time? I told myself the ominous sounds in the morning had not really happened and all was well with the world.
But it was not.
This little booklet is a collection of stories about the Second World War, by Miep Verkley. In my adventures at the Library I came across it and brought it home for my husband to read. His nickname is Rooster, he is not a reader, I'm trying hard to make him one. He's read 3 pages this week. I cannot believe it. I think I would have finished it by the time the potatoes came to a boil. This looks like a self-published book.
Enjoy your Friday.
I dedicate this post to my Dad, Andrew, I don't think I ever saw him sit and read, but he most certainly could have told some of these stories. It's 33 years today that he passed away.
9 comments:
Odd 56 if you don't know the story behind it. Thanks for participating!
That's a very interesting snippet!
Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-memes_15.html
sounds like a hopeful story. mornings can be beautiful.
Your dad's name was Andrew? I love that name. You were so young when he passed away! I imagine he was relatively young too. I never had a dad so I love to hear father-daughter tidbits. I'm sure you have many fond memories. I am praying for your mom, dear Irene.
That seems like an extremely personal booklet!
:) "I think I would have finished it by the time the potatoes came to a boil." -- good luck!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Great teaser!
That sounds very intriguing...thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
It sounds like it is not going to be a good day. Interesting 56, a personal account of WWII stories perhaps?
Your dad sounds a lot like mine, I never saw him read a book either but he could tell some great stories.
This post is touching. Is the book your quote is from a memoir of the war? Your husband must have been a serviceman, if they call him Rooster? My dad was gone when I was 13. My mom when I was 28. It's odd how it feels so recent.
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