Here we are girls, too bad we can't all be close enough to discuss the book over a cup of coffee, or at least some delicious postum. But, I guess we'll have to settle for a blog.So.... please start adding in your thoughts on These is My words. Why doesn't everyone who has started reading it first just say where you are in the book, so that we don't give anything away.
I can't wait to hear what you think...
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Even though I haven't picked up the book in over a week, I just want to be the first one to say I am really excited about our book club. Great idea Amelia! I have committed to do some serious reading this weekend when my midterms are over.
I just wanted to mention that Sarah Prine is a real person, she is the author's great grandmother. When my bookclub in Tucson read this book, we actually had the author come to our meeting. Some of the characters and events are true- I'll find out which ones and let you guys know. Happy reading! Mom is also 20 pages into it, but hasn't figured out our blog yet!
Amelia
Page 120
I am anxious for everyone to read so we can discuss more online. I have been wondering how much of this story is based upon actual events...thanks for the update Amelia. It took me a few chapters into the book to become mesmerized by the challenges of this young woman. Seriously, it was a little depressing reading about the deaths and killings of so many people. At the same time it was so easy to visualize her story and to feel like I was right there experiencing it with her. For example, when those men were trying to take advantage of her "sisters" I had the same inner dialogue she was having. I kept thinking, "why aren't they fighting back." Although I was shocked she came back and shot the men, I admired her courage and desire to protect the ones she loved. It made me wonder what I would have done if I had been in a similar circumstance. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I cannot believe she didn't marry the captain! I was totally convinced right from the get go it would be this beautiful love story....but no. I was mad. Now her husband (whatever his name is) doesn't even tell her that he loves her. Lame. Ok gotta run.
The fact that she went and killed the raper is an example of what I love most about her, without even flinching she does whatever it takes to protect those she loves, and even, you'll find out, those she doesnt' really love. By the end of the book, Sarah really became my hero. I'd drive all over Tucson just looking out over the landscape and picturing her and thinking about her riding her horses, fighting the Indians. I love that she is so incredibly brave and quick to help out, literally with out even a second thought. True though, she could learn a few lessons on picking a good man.
somewhere around page 200
After Sarah married Jimmy I felt totally devastated and confused. I really wanted her to marry Jack. I was actually really happy when he died....Jimmy I mean. The next 50 pages were so fun to read after that. This is probably totally corny to say but reading about the way Jack treats Sarah made me think how lucky I am to be married to someone like that. I know Ben would chase away Indians for me if he had too.
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