tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post3466558249074095038..comments2024-03-08T03:18:48.591-05:00Comments on Lotus Reads: The Locust and The Bird by Hanan Al-Shaykh and a "GIVEAWAY*Lotus Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-43373099317043142832010-01-13T06:33:16.039-05:002010-01-13T06:33:16.039-05:00Hey Anjum!
So good of you to come here to let me ...Hey Anjum!<br /><br />So good of you to come here to let me know you enjoyed the book. Cannot wait to see what you pick to read next!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-29629484700939865752010-01-11T22:52:20.567-05:002010-01-11T22:52:20.567-05:00I read this book over the winter break!!! Thanks f...I read this book over the winter break!!! Thanks for the recommandation and your review. I loved it!!Anjum Poonawallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995216874454635934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-64426128520316997992009-12-11T21:28:44.694-05:002009-12-11T21:28:44.694-05:00I hope this is open for overseas readers as I woul...I hope this is open for overseas readers as I would just love to win this book. If you enjoyed this book you may also like Minal Hajratwala's Leaving India which is also a beautiful story of an entire family's upheaval which is so reminiscent of so many immigrants today. Loved your review.<br /><br /><br /><br />mystica123athotmaildotcomMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-62537524766174912792009-09-08T02:24:27.703-04:002009-09-08T02:24:27.703-04:00That sounds like a great book. Could I be in for t...That sounds like a great book. Could I be in for the draw?<br /><br />As for your question about how much art influences life, I am prone to think that it plays one of the most important roles in our lives. Of all our senses, we probably rely the most on our sight, and so imagery forms the biggest part of how we perceive our world. But imagery is only one part of art. So I tend to think that art and life are one and the same, almost.<br /><br />=)<br /><br />And also, I came by to let you know that I've given you a blog award. Maybe you'd like to come by and check it out some time?<br /><br />http://sushu.blog.com/2009/09/08/zombie-chicken-award-and-the-name-of-the-game-will-eisner/<br /><br />my email: mich_yms AT hotmail DOT com.Michelle (su[shu])https://www.blogger.com/profile/18223337726831731472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-20083647001319382712009-09-06T09:41:10.286-04:002009-09-06T09:41:10.286-04:00Arranged marriages in Lebanon...one usually hears ...Arranged marriages in Lebanon...one usually hears about those in India...I'd definitely put this one down.<br />Thanks for the heads up.Id it ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933156607975500727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-75397042126959848232009-09-05T11:04:37.956-04:002009-09-05T11:04:37.956-04:00I'd love to have a copy. Please enter me in th...I'd love to have a copy. Please enter me in the giveaway!<br /><br />sardonic28@aol.comKohinoornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-65455079445048602962009-09-03T07:34:35.875-04:002009-09-03T07:34:35.875-04:00Thank you for the response Lotus, and telling me a...Thank you for the response Lotus, and telling me about the timeframe. I knew it was a while back but not the 30s.<br />I do wonder why people want to be remembered a certain way when they are gone. I mean is there a consciousness post passing? <br />Not sure if that makes any sense.<br />I hope I get some reading time too, bit it seems doubtful.<br />Take care!karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-28778447859832118372009-09-02T08:46:25.316-04:002009-09-02T08:46:25.316-04:00@Sanj ~ Yes, you made a good guess. I would say ...@Sanj ~ Yes, you made a good guess. I would say that in writing this memoir Kamila is definitely trying to set the record straight. This was 1930's Beirut, so yeah, if she felt compelled to leave her marital home, there is no way in hell they would allow the kids to go with her. But then again, most women in the '30's just learned to suck it up and very few had the guts to make changes in their lives. Kamila was a rare one and that is what makes her memoir such a pleasure to read.<br /><br />I hope that when work settles down you have the opportunity to read it Sanj!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-47309164182816645532009-09-02T08:42:26.342-04:002009-09-02T08:42:26.342-04:00It doesn't matter where you live, everyone who...It doesn't matter where you live, everyone who has commented here will be entered into the draw! I am just so grateful that you all stopped by and said hello!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-38403475747822295692009-08-31T03:21:57.118-04:002009-08-31T03:21:57.118-04:00I'm new to your blog, but subscribing via RSS....I'm new to your blog, but subscribing via RSS. I would love to get the book. Your blog is wonderful: you read the kind of books I need to flavor my habit, and your reviews are very thoughtful. Write on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17309645899063871448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-41727806625231939122009-08-30T03:47:26.415-04:002009-08-30T03:47:26.415-04:00Please enter me into the draw too :)
Sounds like ...Please enter me into the draw too :)<br /><br />Sounds like an amazing book. I love the way you describe a book in terms of how it makes you think about life.<br /><br />And yes, the cover looks like a beautiful vintage poster.Juhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514527012014297909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-62823537085960200372009-08-30T00:17:35.220-04:002009-08-30T00:17:35.220-04:00i want to read this book. i so love how you introd...i want to read this book. i so love how you introduce your reader to such a wide variety of authours. please enter me for the lucky draw. i'm happy to pay for postage since you'll have to send all the way to bombay!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192392471288555657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-72216500318983411862009-08-29T10:00:22.099-04:002009-08-29T10:00:22.099-04:00Please include me in the list. If I don't win,...Please include me in the list. If I don't win, I'd buy it:). you described it so well.<br /><br />-SparshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-88159712384095647862009-08-29T07:28:25.208-04:002009-08-29T07:28:25.208-04:00Hi Lotus! I have to say I loved this book review a...Hi Lotus! I have to say I loved this book review and your interview with the author, quite absorbing really!<br />Despite being from a culture where arranged marriages are quite common, I have never felt comfortable with the practice. Personal opinion though. I know it works for folks. But some of it does go against the notion of the freedom one should have in choosing your partner..but I digress.<br />I loved the free spirited Kamila, and while I understand that you don't want to give too much away, the author mentioned her mother leaving her when she was 7? Does that relate to your bringing up the issue of child abandonment?<br />Since Ms. Al-Shaykh, wrote this I am assuming she connected with her mother after these years? <br />Was it easy for her, would it have been the same without a memoir?<br />It is interesting how Kamila learned about the world thru the movies. While movies can and do educate us about the world, it depends what one is watching no?<br />Art can and does influence life, but only if one is open minded about interpreting art.<br />As for illiteracy, it does establish one's status in the hierarchy of life, but just as Kamila did not let is restrain her, I know of real life examples of people very close to me who have done the same.<br />I liked the book cover and would love to read the book, but my lack of time means it is not fair to put my name in the hat for it, so I won't. <br />Amazing how the title of the book came about and how it relates to Kamila's life too.<br />What I took from this was the irreducible complexity of human nature, Kamila exemplifies that.<br />I wonder if Kamila's telling the story of her life is an attempt to set the record straight? Was it her way of reconnecting with her daughter and other loved ones? Sorry if that is an obvious Q.<br />And I really loved the Qs you asked if the author, you should do this more often. You are excellent at it as are your reviews.<br />Enjoy the rest of the summer buddy.karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-34928860583214675672009-08-27T01:06:16.866-04:002009-08-27T01:06:16.866-04:00I liked what you said on arranged marriage - that ...I liked what you said on arranged marriage - that its a part of life in some cultures. It indeed is & because people are so used to the idea from childhood, it doesn't evoke the horror that most westerners seem to have. <br />Having said that, I am still horrified to know that 14 year olds still get married to men twice, thrice their age; while its a "way of life in our culture" to the people who participate in it.<br />The book sounds like an interesting read because it doesn't promise that Kamila is lily-white - the story is that much more enthralling with real people -warts and all :)<br />I really hope I win this one :pMusings in KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339529372919791274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-62956060781579726102009-08-27T01:00:48.398-04:002009-08-27T01:00:48.398-04:00would love to read it. Lotus, I'm in for the d...would love to read it. Lotus, I'm in for the draw (though not too sure if you'll be willing to post it to Malaysia)Musings in KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339529372919791274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-20662768198684749662009-08-26T12:13:47.916-04:002009-08-26T12:13:47.916-04:00This sounds excellent; I'd like to be entered ...This sounds excellent; I'd like to be entered please!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-34161910027379368462009-08-25T03:55:44.727-04:002009-08-25T03:55:44.727-04:00Would love to try my chance in another "give ...Would love to try my chance in another "give away" if you have the opportunity to put a name in the hat from a tooo farrr farrr awayyyy country :Diselldreamshttp://iselldreams.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-65682282542310098702009-08-24T20:59:03.765-04:002009-08-24T20:59:03.765-04:00In the interview the author says that the mother w...In the interview the author says that the mother was deceitful...however what choices did life give her. She had to use whatever weapons on hand to survive I guess.<br /><br />I am waiting to read this book! As always a lovely review.Saihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803053643455682895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-74064763306918626722009-08-24T20:45:28.550-04:002009-08-24T20:45:28.550-04:00Wow! Sounds like an amazing book! I surely would...Wow! Sounds like an amazing book! I surely would want it :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-30620800478595153902009-08-24T20:38:36.902-04:002009-08-24T20:38:36.902-04:00O, please enter me! I think the perspective in whi...O, please enter me! I think the perspective in which the story is told sounds fascinating!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-91576023451198602182009-08-24T20:07:20.897-04:002009-08-24T20:07:20.897-04:00Great review. I think this book sounds really fasc...Great review. I think this book sounds really fascinating, and like something I would really like. I think the concept of arranged marriage is really very interesting, and I am always somewhat amazed when I read about a couple who started out in an arranged marriage and grow to love their spouses so completely that they end up thinking that the choice was perfect for them. Although I know that this is not really the case in this book, I think this would be a really engrossing read. Please enter me in this contest, and thanks for hosting it!<br />zibilee(at)figearo(dot)netZibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-43160006804470315582009-08-24T18:36:54.263-04:002009-08-24T18:36:54.263-04:00Yes, sorry about the partial review. I'm alwa...Yes, sorry about the partial review. I'm always in a dilemma when I write a review...do I reveal how the story unfolds or don't I? Personally, I hate knowing too much about a book (before I read it)...I just like to have a general synopsis and a little about the author's style of writing...Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-26233810236401185832009-08-24T17:32:09.027-04:002009-08-24T17:32:09.027-04:00Sounds interesting and in case I don't win it ...Sounds interesting and in case I don't win it goes on my wishlistDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673584479164191387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-15196822623242308252009-08-24T09:29:51.383-04:002009-08-24T09:29:51.383-04:00This sounds fabulous!. I'm just your average ...This sounds fabulous!. I'm just your average anglo-saxon canadian white girl but I've always thought arranged marriages can make an awful lot of sense when you really think about it. Please drop my name in the hat!Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.com