Comments on: #164 ~ Precious ~ Book Review and Blog Tour

By: muffie levanduski

muffie levanduski — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:29:27 +0000

my name is muffie levanduskiand i also grew up very close to were linda vanderveen lived and went to school i remember that being such the story my parents told me to warn me of the safetys and i often thought about it growing up as time went by she was still fresh in my memory after all we alkways had to go to the festival they had at john ball park zoo (parents) orders lol but then i worked at a nursing home and had the pleasure of working with her mother she had no memory or seemed to have no memory of anything in the past but she always walked around talking to a little boy and a little girl that wasnt there she was very friendly and u could tell in looking through her eyes deep into her soul she was sad and missing her baby girl i had heard that she lost it after her what had happened to linda and i just wanted to say thank u someone has to keep that babies memory alive and i wish i knew what to do to furthur what ur doing yourself may god bless u and ur family

By: Sandra Novack, author of Precious, on tour May 2009 | TLC Book Tours

Sandra Novack, author of Precious, on tour May 2009 | TLC Book Tours — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:09:32 +0000

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By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:04:56 +0000

I really enjoyed this one. Novack is a talented writer. Sissy’s name didn’t bother me too much, but it’s not a name I care for.
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June’s Bookmark ~ Bookmark It! Club : literatehousewife.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:29:08 +0000

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By: Sandra Novack

Sandra Novack — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:35:57 +0000

Oh hey! I am just getting this (we’ve been taking some “mini-trips” and I’m just back. Will unearth the e-mail! Am sorting through various accounts now.

All Best,
Sandy

By: Literate Housewife

Literate Housewife — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:58:24 +0000

Sandy and Lisa, I had no idea that Linda's case got nationwide attention until I Googled it for this review. Apparently Dan Rather reported on it. Such a sad, sad thing. There were other articles that mentioned how witnesses coped afterwards. That day, she was subbing as the crossing guard for another child. He's been burdened by that now for 30 years. Sandy Novack, thank you so much for your comments about my review and the blog. I'm going to email you the most hilarious thing I found on the internet after reading your comments. I've found others who would have asked Ginny for Vicki's bike, too. Names are really hard, especially when they are descriptive. And, after reading Kathy's comment, it's probably regional. I could see Sissy as a nickname, but not an adult name. You know what, though, if you were named Sissy, wouldn't you think you were less brave than you really were? Self-fulfilling prophesy. Interesting thought. Amy and Dar, thanks so much for your comments. I think you'll enjoy this novel a lot. Growing up in the 70s was quite the experience and this novel captures it really well. To everyone, thank you for making this tour date special! Literate Housewife’s last blog post..#164 ~ Precious ~ Book Review and Blog Tour

By: Ti

Ti — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:38:14 +0000

Jennifer.. another great review. I've seen this one making the rounds. Sounds like it would be a good book club discussion book. Ti’s last blog post..Review: Cemetery Dance

By: Lisamm

Lisamm — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:58:52 +0000

Excellent review, Jennifer! I also grew up in Michigan and remember Linda Vanderveen. It’s so interesting how these things stay with you over time.

I found Sandra’s comment about naming characters really interesting too. I think it’s important to try to get that right. I recently read a book where every single character had a strange name and it all seemed a bit too soap-opera-ish.

Anyway, great review, and thanks so much for all the time and energy you put into reading/reviewing this book! I really appreciate it.

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By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:26:11 +0000

The book sounds great. I grew up in the South in the 60's and early 70's and I knew quite a few Sissys - I'm not sure it was used that much in the North. Kathy’s last blog post..Mailbox Monday

By: Darlene

Darlene — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:38:53 +0000

Great review Jennifer. I've been seeing this one around quite a lot and it certainly sounds like a good book. I've got it on my wishlist. Darlene’s last blog post..Book Review: The Laws of Harmony by Judith Ryan Hendricks