tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post2357317281545597600..comments2024-03-22T07:35:09.284-07:00Comments on Books in the City: Review: Big Brother by Lionel ShriverBooksnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-50430746914986058622013-07-18T03:59:43.948-07:002013-07-18T03:59:43.948-07:00We know that obesity is one of the leading causes ...We know that obesity is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, precipitating problems such as colon cancer, diabetes and strokes. And it already affects as much as 35.7% of the adult population in the United States at present, which equates to millions. It is hard to imagine how far society has allowed weight problems to go for the past thirty years it’s been apparent. But to prevent further aggravation in the future, every person is obliged to follow the given childhood obesity prevention measures and ensure that following generation is also made aware of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547877595589934451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-41359727024684391782013-07-09T05:23:02.063-07:002013-07-09T05:23:02.063-07:00I think it's a good one to start with. She rea...I think it's a good one to start with. She really is a good writer in that she has the pulse of American consciousness and can really hit us below the belt - honesty can hurt. I love that, though.<br /><br />Maycee Greene (<a href="http://www.dallaslocalseo.org" rel="nofollow">Dallas Local SEO</a>)Maycee Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909625736728945626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-604994259237348492013-07-07T09:27:34.834-07:002013-07-07T09:27:34.834-07:00Great review! I love Shriver's writing and was...Great review! I love Shriver's writing and was curious about this book. In an author interview, I learned that her brother died from (complications of?) obesity. I'm sorry to hear of your eating disorder; I know other girls and women who deal with that too. It's good to hear bloggers and authors making healthy vs unhealthy eating a topic of discourse.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-72334819297942519082013-06-23T12:53:50.354-07:002013-06-23T12:53:50.354-07:00Colleen, this is definitely going on my tbr list. ...Colleen, this is definitely going on my tbr list. Thanks for linking it in. CheersCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-41164498208733489252013-06-23T00:43:12.204-07:002013-06-23T00:43:12.204-07:00Shriver writes such interesting stories! I'm g...Shriver writes such interesting stories! I'm glad this one really resonated with you; it sounds like a fantastic book. <br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour! trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-14333645579889005452013-06-21T07:08:10.762-07:002013-06-21T07:08:10.762-07:00I started reading this for Bloggers Recommend but ...I started reading this for Bloggers Recommend but knew that someone else was already recommending it, so I put it down. I definitely want to get back to it because I was so impressed with what little I read!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-34496634135931099642013-06-21T06:39:15.517-07:002013-06-21T06:39:15.517-07:00I haven't had much success with Lionel Shriver...I haven't had much success with Lionel Shriver in the past, but will give this on a try. Excellent review, Colleen!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-19841702324820251372013-06-21T04:25:08.194-07:002013-06-21T04:25:08.194-07:00Great review. I saw her speak a few weeks ago and ...Great review. I saw her speak a few weeks ago and she was amazing. I think I am going to start this one today!Gayle Weiswasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246162601830732198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-13831347108813949902013-06-21T04:03:26.190-07:002013-06-21T04:03:26.190-07:00Colleen, Loved your thoughts, and although I mean...Colleen, Loved your thoughts, and although I meant to start it 2 weeks ago, that hasn't happened yet, but I will be reading this one very soon. It sound like a story that at least in part I might enjoy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-83510533914282061612013-06-20T20:22:14.334-07:002013-06-20T20:22:14.334-07:00Great review! I had similar feelings about this bo...Great review! I had similar feelings about this book---I suspect many readers will have some kind of visceral reaction to Big Brother. It really resonated with me, and I have continued to think about this book long after finishing it. Thanks for sharing your personal perspective.bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-72847672077434612612013-06-20T18:01:47.323-07:002013-06-20T18:01:47.323-07:00Sounds like this one is quite the challenging read...Sounds like this one is quite the challenging read, on a number of levels.<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour. I'm featuring your review on TLC's Facebook page today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-47545736865481260652013-06-20T14:06:11.740-07:002013-06-20T14:06:11.740-07:00Count me in on all the applause ... your review is...Count me in on all the applause ... your review is wonderful ... as is your personal perspective!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-57704876793400234402013-06-20T12:57:42.384-07:002013-06-20T12:57:42.384-07:00I agree with Diane - your review is fantastic! It...I agree with Diane - your review is fantastic! It sounds like this book would be great for a book club discussion.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-70059927611935886242013-06-20T12:16:52.640-07:002013-06-20T12:16:52.640-07:00Wow. Thank you so much for this review. I've b...Wow. Thank you so much for this review. I've been wondering about this book quite a bit. I read a Shriver a little while ago and I wasn't impressed but I've been wanting to give her another chance. This sounds like one that would really speak to me. The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-32686140475483466032013-06-20T11:46:39.942-07:002013-06-20T11:46:39.942-07:00I suspect this book will resonate with many reader...I suspect this book will resonate with many readers (myself included). Thanks for sharing your personal take!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-25968407569985035652013-06-20T10:50:00.378-07:002013-06-20T10:50:00.378-07:00What a fantastic review. Your added perspective on...What a fantastic review. Your added perspective on an issue we all have with food is enlightening. I heard Shriver speak at Bryant Park and she is such an intelligent woman, her ideas about siblings and obesity and loyalty were intriguing. I can't wait to read this book.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.com