tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post4975286417131436871..comments2022-02-15T07:55:22.034-06:00Comments on Book Wind: Bitter End by Jennifer BrownTom Philionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-33131235212702347952012-04-23T00:07:38.956-05:002012-04-23T00:07:38.956-05:00I agree that this is a book with content that will...I agree that this is a book with content that will be especially helpful for high school students. So many teens start relationships and do not know how to handle jealousy and abuse. It is sad to think that the person that you love the most is abusive and controlling. Adults often do not think clearly when it comes to love, so a novel like this can hopefully help teens to think more clearly and learn to love themselves.cstephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460155284651081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-9347628594520461462012-04-22T12:05:00.093-05:002012-04-22T12:05:00.093-05:00Never mind, finally got through to editing it. Tha...Never mind, finally got through to editing it. Thanks for the suggestions again Professor :)runner4life23https://www.blogger.com/profile/03253611629001475350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-37913854510368590752012-04-20T17:50:34.885-05:002012-04-20T17:50:34.885-05:00Thanks for the comment Professor Philion, however,...Thanks for the comment Professor Philion, however, I can't edit the blog :( For some reason, when I go back to the edit section, it doesn't give me access to this novel. So if you Professor, or anyone that can help me, please do :)runner4life23https://www.blogger.com/profile/03253611629001475350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-70010878732288787812012-04-16T09:55:09.604-05:002012-04-16T09:55:09.604-05:00Ditto, Janet, nice job here! I think your beginni...Ditto, Janet, nice job here! I think your beginning is especially strong. Maybe just do some editing for spelling and phrasing (hostile is misspelled above), and maybe condense your ending into 1 or 2 paragraphs instead of 3? But overall, nice job--sounds like a great book, maybe for 8th graders too (I'm thinking with all the emphasis on bullying in middle schools, this might be a great text to use with 8th graders who are a step away from the fuller challenges of adolescence).Tom Philionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-36219471794864805682012-04-15T08:49:32.259-05:002012-04-15T08:49:32.259-05:00Thanks David, I really feel that high school stude...Thanks David, I really feel that high school students can take a lot from this book. I loved reading it for several reasons. Thankfully, I have never been in an abusive relationship, however, even though that is the primary subject of the novel, there are several other issues that the main character faced as well. And Safa, I totally agree. I feel that young adult novels tackle this sort of isolation or abuse. These books try to reach out to young adults and let them know that they can look for help because what they are going through, whether verbal/physical abuse or neglect, its not right.runner4life23https://www.blogger.com/profile/03253611629001475350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-29124140096858267152012-04-14T18:45:10.088-05:002012-04-14T18:45:10.088-05:00I really enjoy the serious and eloquent tone that ...I really enjoy the serious and eloquent tone that you take with this review. The hyperlinks you use perfectly suit the subject matter. I can imagine an abused lover reading this review and having the ability to instantly find help (if they're willing to acknowledge it).<br /><br />I can agree that middle school <i>might</i> be a little bit young for a novel like this, but high school seems like a perfect fit. I think the statistics for domestic abuse seem to be pretty high. If they don't experience it first-hand, students are likely to encounter friends or family members that are in abusive relationships. That empathy that this novel provides is a huge help, I would think. It opens a great discussion about pride, community, and loyalty, all of which make for great critical thought in the classroom. Nice work!David Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805947680813817594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-39298077254859895142012-04-14T17:33:06.620-05:002012-04-14T17:33:06.620-05:00This book highlights several critical aspects of l...This book highlights several critical aspects of life in general. Feelings of belonging in which we experience as early as 5 yrs old are a natural part of life.I think it's suitable for any teenager in high school to read. I also believe these sort of books that deal with forms of abuse are great for students who are not ready to to talk to someone. I honestly think that young literature focuses much attention on prominent issues such as abuse for the simple fact, that some students need help admitting to themselves it happens and it's okay to speak up and tell someone.I wouldn't mind letting my younger nephews and nieces read something like this as they enter into high school soon!<br /><br />SafaSafahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347373612358361287noreply@blogger.com