Thursday, March 6, 2008

Tears in Flight!

My job doesn't require much travel for me outside the northeast region of the state. Recently however, an opportunity presented itself for me to tour a printing company that we use and I jumped at it. My trip consisted of two days (one night) of making my way through airports and I must confess: the sense of pride that consumed me as I swiftly maneuvered my way through the countless terminals was a nice surprise. I was more surprised that I ever doubted myself, really. But, after the numerous takeoffs, landings, shuttles and baggage claims I must admit that my book was probably the best part of my trip. What book? Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. As a mother of two/wife of one and full time employee, reading often falls to the bottom of my To-Do. But, one day last week, my mother-in-law gave me this book that she'd just finished and she couldn't stop singing its praises. I'm a jacket reader. If the cover is enticing I'll want to read the book. I'm a huge believer that catching the reader's eye is the first step in drawing them in. Everything from the design to the font used inside - it must have a seamless flow in order to leave the reader satisfied. Your written words might not be enough. I work in advertising - what can I say? Nevertheless, this book held me captive from the very first line. It follows Tully & Kate through their mostly wonderful, sometimes painful, always truthful friendship. I won't turn this into a book review for fear of spoiling it, but I will say this...don't forget to bring your tissues. The tears started on my first flight - from Atlanta, GA to Grand Rapids, MI. The two flights home - Grand Rapids to Cincinnati and Cincinnati to Birmingham - were no better. Overall, I had three flight attendants, four passengers, two ticket takers and one server ask me if I was okay! That's doing some serious crying, right? But, as I said before...it's wonderful. I already have a list of folks in mind to purchase this one for. I can't wait to hear their embarrassing stories of where they were when they got to chapter 20!! I'm always encouraged when I get lost in the characters of a book - reminds me that I can still dream. Here's to hoping you never forget that either!

13 comments:

Jessica said...

Though I need no help in the tears department I do love a good read and now you have intrigued me to get this one ;)

Unknown said...

I have been wanting to get a good book for some time now. I think you may have just turned me on to one! Thanks! I can't wait to read it and give you the review!

KristinRanae said...

Ohhh....let me borrow:)

Anonymous said...

Send it on down. Mom wasn't finished with it last time I was in town. You know how we do the book swap!!

Jenn said...

Jess - you're going to love it. It's a roller coaster of a book, that's for sure!

Jenn - I was the same way. I was in a book rut and this one came along and fixed all that!

Krisin - It's coming your way. You just have no idea how much you're going to be touched by this book. I'm emotional for you, already!

B - I think the copy was someone from the accounting dept. But, we need to invest in her others. I just started The Choice so you'll be getting it back soon.

KristinRanae said...
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KristinRanae said...

Yay! I can't wait to read it:) Have you read "The Slow Moon" by Elizabeth Cox?

Jenn said...
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Jenn said...

No, I haven't! I'm on the lookout for another good one, though!

Anonymous said...

Can anyone leave any other book recommendations? Tired of Danielle Steel. Thanks

Jenn said...

Anonymous - I must say that anything by Nicholas Sparks has always been great. Also, Wally Lamb wrote "I Know This Much Is True" and "She's Come Undone". Both of these were fabulous! I'm fairly new to the whole reading thing...I plead insanity on this. But, some of my friends are much more experienced at it!

KristinRanae said...

So, "She's Come Undone" is good? I have it on the shelf but haven't read it yet. What is it about?

Jenn said...

Oooooh...one of my faves. Once you read it, you have to read "I Know This Much Is True". It was the best. "She's Come Undone is a great story about a young girl and all that goes on in her life. It's really hard for me to remember that a man wrote it. It deals with so many issues throughout her life - it's so compelling!