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Simply put, this book has shot up to probably number 3 on my all-time favorite books list. And speaking of book list, are any of you doing Library Thing? Here is my list: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=ctrinkle When I was reading the last few pages of this book, set in Nazi Germany and narrated by Death himself, who was very busy at that time, I sobbed through two lunch napkins. I had to leave the room so my girls wouldn't worry about me. They were watching television, which they did for the three days I spent reading this book. I broke our "no t.v. during the week" rule so I could read this book. I cried not because I was sad or because the book was over, but because it was written, and I was overwhelmed by that rare feeling you get sometimes when you are in the presence of something majestic, like a child's putting her arm on your leg and leaning into you, as children who don't understand personal space tend to do. The Book Theif took over my personal space for three days, and I haven't recovered. Catherine -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------