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The Forgotten Home Child | Genevieve Graham

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I don't think many read this book or that it was super popular with those who did - so just going to post one general discussion question for this #OhCanada book. Just general thoughts on the book and if you'd read this author again? Or whatever you want to discuss when it comes to this book :).

Jess861 #BookClub #BuddyRead #Canada

@lauraisntwilder @KathyWheeler @Ruthiella @CarolynM @LapReader @kwmg40 @Readergrrl @JenlovesJT47 @Tamra @PurpleyPumpkin @Kitta @DogMomIrene @Blueberry @BiblioLitten @JuniperWilde @Teresereading @mcctrish 5h

JenlovesJT47 This has been on my TBR for awhile but I still haven‘t gotten to it. ☹️ But will definitely be reading the next one! Already downloaded it. ♥️ 5h

Jess861 @JenlovesJT47 - Of course - it's so hard to get to all the books!! Glad you'll be able to join us for the next one 🙂!! 4h

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mcctrish I read this 5 years ago and I gave it 4 stars. While reading it I learned my friends grandpa was a home child and we had some good conversations. I have been meaning to read more by this author ( and I might even have some in my death tower aka TBR pile) 4h

Jess861 @mcctrish I enjoyed it as well - a lot of horrible things happen in the book but sadly it is in line with what many of these kids experienced. I bet many of us have ties to home children through friends and family and don't even know it.

The author has a few other books out that I'd like to read at some point. 4h

Ruthiella I am glad to know about the topic and the Canadian connection, I just didn‘t particularly like the writing style. Children are so vulnerable and it was heartbreaking in parts. 43m

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lauraisntwilder

How to Survive a Pandemic | Michael Greger

Greetings from the house of sickness!

My son went on a school trip and the gift he brought home was Covid. None of us have had it before, but we're all fully vaxxed and boostered, so it isn't *too* terrible.

I committed to entirely too many things this month. I finished the May book for #bobwhitebuddies so I'm only a book behind. I did manage to finish this month's reading for #europacollective and #KLBR. I'm behind on #beyondtheyellowbrickroad.

lauraisntwilder I didn't read my #bookspin or #doublespin, but they're both short and I DID read the one I didn't get done last month 1d

lauraisntwilder I'm only 50 pages into the #ohcanada book for this month, but so far so good! And last, but not least, I haven't started Emily of New Moon yet, but that one will be quick (and lovely). #kindredspiritsbuddyread 1d

Ruthiella Hope you all get better soon! ❤️🥴 1d

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KadaGul Hey @lauraisntwilder! I'm sorry to hear you and your family are not feeling well. 💔 Take care of yourselves and remember, the most important thing is to focus on getting better. Don't worry about anything else right now! Sending lots of positive vibes your way! 🌟 1d

Librarybelle I hope everyone feels better soon! 1d

lauraisntwilder @Ruthiella Thank you! 23h

lauraisntwilder @Librarybelle Thank you! 23h

lauraisntwilder @KadaGul ❤️ Thank you! 23h

DaveGreen7777 Hope you all feel better soon! 21h

tpixie @lauraisntwilder sorry to hear your family and you are sick. Get well soon! I‘ve got this recipe saved but haven‘t tried it yet Italian Nonna's Penicillin Soup https://thecafesucrefarine.com/italian-chicken-pastina-soup-aka-italian-nonnas-p... 16h

kspenmoll Feel better! I am so sorry! 5h

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CarolynM

The Forgotten Home Child | Genevieve Graham

bailed

I‘ve made it to 35% but I‘m going to bail now. I have no doubt a lot of Barnado‘s children were treated as badly as this, but the book feels too much like trauma porn to me. Sorry @Jess861 #OhCanada

LeahBergen Yikes! 😬 4d

Jess861 Thanks for giving it a try! 4d

Cathythoughts Oh no. That‘s awful! 4d

quietlycuriouskate Ugh, I'll give it a miss. My FIL was a Barnardo's child; he had some hair-raising stories to tell. ☹️ 4d

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LitsyEvents

In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience | Helen Knott

Repost for @Jess861

In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott was picked in the vote as the #OhCanada July/August read. All are welcome in this bi-monthly read where we explore Canadian authors. Discussion questions are posted at the end of the second month for those who wish to participate.

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Jess861

In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience | Helen Knott

In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott was picked in the vote as the #OhCanada July/August read. All are welcome in this bi-monthly read where we explore Canadian authors. Discussion questions are posted at the end of the second month for those who wish to participate.

Jess861 @litsyevents #BookClub #BuddyRead #Canada

@lauraisntwilder @KathyWheeler @Ruthiella @CarolynM @LapReader @kwmg40 @Readergrrl @JenlovesJT47 @Tamra @PurpleyPumpkin @Kitta @DogMomIrene @Blueberry @BiblioLitten @JuniperWilde @Teresereading 2w

Ruthiella Yahoo! 👍 2w

JenlovesJT47 Yay, looking forward to this one! 2w

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Kitta Oh my library here has it! 2w

Jess861 @Kitta Awesome! I'm trying hard to pick books that are easily accessible for all! Although it's kind of hard to know as they are usually easier to find in Canada, lol. 2w

Jess861 @Ruthiella @JenlovesJT47 - Awesome, glad you are looking forward to this pick!! 2w

JenlovesJT47 I downloaded it right after finishing her other book, which I really enjoyed. If anybody has a hard time finding it you can download it here for free (of course only if you‘re comfortable doing that): https://annas-archive.org/md5/cdb96fce08ec2a1847e27331a46256fa 2w

KathyWheeler I started this book once before but got distracted and didn‘t finish it. I‘m looking forward to finishing it this time! 2w

CarolynM Sounds good. 2w

Jess861 @JenlovesJT47 Thanks for the link! 2w

Jess861 @KathyWheeler Glad you get to pick it back up! 2w

KathyWheeler @Jess861 me too! 2w

mcctrish My library has this and I can get it so I‘d love to join 1w

Jess861 @mcctrish Would love to have you join along 😊 1w

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Jess861

The Forgotten Home Child | Genevieve Graham

I finished re-reading The Forgotten Home Child just like I started - with a Dragonfruit drink. It is a beautiful day for some backyard reading.

Just about two weeks until some discussion points are posted about the book for #OhCanada. I do hope those who get the chance to read it are enjoying the book while learning a bit about Canada's history (that even as a Canadian I knew nothing about until this book). I will post discussions on July 1st.

kwmg40 I'm still waiting for this book at the library, so I will likely not be joining in the discussions immediately, but I hope to get to reading it eventually. 2w

Jess861 @kwmg40 Hope you're able to get your hands on a copy eventually. 2w

kwmg40 @Jess861 I expect I will before too long. I've not read anything by this author and would like to try one her books. 2w

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Ruthiella

The Forgotten Home Child | Genevieve Graham

so-so

#offmyshelf “most recent TBR”
#ohcanada

This novel brings an important aspect of Canadian history to light-the use/abuse of indigent British children as indentured servants in Canada in the 19th and 20th cent. Told from the present with flashbacks to the past by Winnie to her granddaughter.

I‘m glad to have read it. However, I didn‘t like the writing or storytelling style personally. I found it too basic, the characters felt one dimensional.

wanderinglynn, Jess861

Jess861 Glad you were able to read it but sorry you didn't enjoy the writing style. I just finished my reread today oddly enough. 2w

Ruthiella It‘s bound to happen now from time to time. 😅 I did think the subject was interesting. I didn‘t know anything about it or the similar “orphan trains” in the US beforehand. 2w

CarolynM I‘m just getting started, but I fear I‘m going to feel much the same ☹️ 2w

Ruthiella @CarolynM For what it‘s worth, it reads quickly. 2w

wanderinglynn Yay! Another one #offtheshelf! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻 1w

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Ruthiella

The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories | Sarah Orne Jewett

#weekendreads

I have a lot going on this weekend, but I hope to at least have enough time to finish the #ohcanada pick and #EBBR and #NancyDrewBR . Those are quick ones.

I‘m reading the Sarah Orne Jewett b/c of the podcast “One Bright Book” and it takes time to digest.

The bottom two are also slower for me #hashtagbrigade and #DoorstopKristen #KLBR .

rachelsbrittain

KadaGul You are FULLY BOOKED 📚🤓📚 2w

Ruthiella @KadaGul I am! 😅 2w

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LitsyEvents

Oh, Canada! | Per-Henrik G�rth

Repost for @Jess861

Helen Knott does not have as many books as some of the other Canadian authors we have explored but she does have these two memoirs. Either memoir will be a good but hard read. Please let me know which book you would prefer to read for the July/August read of #OhCanada.

Anyone welcome to join in this easygoing book club where we explore different Canadian authors every two months.

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Jess861

Oh, Canada! | Per-Henrik G�rth

Helen Knott does not have as many books as some of the other Canadian authors we have explored but she does have these two memoirs. Either memoir will be a good but a hard read. Please let me know which book you would prefer to read for the July/August read of #OhCanada .

Anyone welcome to join in this easy going book club where we explore different Canadian authors every two months.

Ruthiella I like the idea of mixing in memoir! I vote for

In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience

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PurpleyPumpkin Oof these both sound like heavy but important reads. Hard to choose just one! So, I‘ll go with her first book. But I‘m happy to read either.

In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience

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JenlovesJT47 I read Becoming A Matriarch and I loved it. It‘s a quick read. I downloaded the other one but haven‘t read it yet. Either is a good choice! 3w

kwmg40 Becoming a Matriarch is currently on my TBR list, so I‘ll vote for that one. 3w

JenlovesJT47 We read Becoming A Matriarch for #shesaid and everyone had a hard time finding a copy that wasn‘t super expensive. I do know a place where you can download them for free if you feel comfortable doing that. 3w

CarolynM I‘m behind with my #OhCanada reading, but I hope to join you for this one, whichever you choose 🙂 3w

JuniperWilde Let me know which one you chose. 3w

Jess861 @Ruthiella @PurpleyPumpkin @kwmg40 - thanks for your votes - noted 😊 3w

Jess861 @JenlovesJT47 - good to know - they are so easily available where I live in Canada. I didn't realize they were a bit harder to find in other countries. 3w

Jess861 @CarolynM - sounds good! 3w

Jess861 @JuniperWilde - Will do - I'll have another post with the book that is voted for. Going to give it a few more days in case people want to vote and weren't on during the week. 3w

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