Comments on: Special Guest Post from Pamela Binnings Ewen + Giveaway! http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/ Books, Fun, Friendship Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:55:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pamela Ewen http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Pamela Ewen Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:25 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-542 HA! I can tell that many of you will be surprised by the ending. Hope you like it! (This is fun - I'm on the road on a book tour, so can't look at your responses every day, but they are certainly interesting. If anyone's in Austin - I'll be at Book People onSat the 17th from 3 - 5 PM. Pamela HA! I can tell that many of you will be surprised by the ending. Hope you like it! (This is fun – I’m on the road on a book tour, so can’t look at your responses every day, but they are certainly interesting. If anyone’s in Austin – I’ll be at Book People onSat the 17th from 3 – 5 PM. Pamela

]]> By: Liviania http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Liviania Wed, 07 May 2008 23:08:50 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-461 This sounds like a fascinating story. Sometimes I think it would take more strength to give up your dreams to support another's rather than pursuing you own. Personally, I can't imagine deferring mine for a family - but I want to think I would compromise if I had a true opportunity for one. inbedwithbooks AT yahoo DOT com This sounds like a fascinating story. Sometimes I think it would take more strength to give up your dreams to support another’s rather than pursuing you own. Personally, I can’t imagine deferring mine for a family – but I want to think I would compromise if I had a true opportunity for one.

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]]> By: Kristinia http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-457 Kristinia Wed, 07 May 2008 19:18:14 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-457 I'm a SAHM at this time but its due to being preggo with my 3rd child, I am returning to college either on campus or online to pursue a degree for Early Education, my dream is to be a K-4 or K-5 teacher! So by the time I'm done with my degree the kids will all be in school and I can teach other people's little ones! I’m a SAHM at this time but its due to being preggo with my 3rd child, I am returning to college either on campus or online to pursue a degree for Early Education, my dream is to be a K-4 or K-5 teacher! So by the time I’m done with my degree the kids will all be in school and I can teach other people’s little ones!

]]> By: Sharla http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Sharla Wed, 07 May 2008 17:16:16 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-455 I would love to read this book even though I am one of those that has chosen to stay home with my children. I have my degree if and when I need it but I truly believe with all my heart and soul that the most important and influential thing I can ever do is raise my children. And I truly believe that many of society's problems stem from the break down of the family. My husband is a teacher and we don't make barely enough to pay our bills but it is worth it to me to sacrifice many material things in order to be home. I understand that there are so many out there that need to work, either for financial reasons or because they just can't be happy if they are not. It has been a definite struggle for me but as I share precious moments with my sweet ones each day I know I've made the right choice. At least for now. ;)I'd love to win this book too! I would love to read this book even though I am one of those that has chosen to stay home with my children. I have my degree if and when I need it but I truly believe with all my heart and soul that the most important and influential thing I can ever do is raise my children. And I truly believe that many of society’s problems stem from the break down of the family. My husband is a teacher and we don’t make barely enough to pay our bills but it is worth it to me to sacrifice many material things in order to be home. I understand that there are so many out there that need to work, either for financial reasons or because they just can’t be happy if they are not. It has been a definite struggle for me but as I share precious moments with my sweet ones each day I know I’ve made the right choice. At least for now. ;) I’d love to win this book too!

]]> By: stampedwithgrace http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-452 stampedwithgrace Wed, 07 May 2008 13:17:12 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-452 This sounds like a good book. Not having read the book, I'm not sure that I would agree with her choice, but I would enjoy reading about that time period and her thoughts and feelings. How wonderful that you found her letters and are sharing them with us :) This sounds like a good book. Not having read the book, I’m not sure that I would agree with her choice, but I would enjoy reading about that time period and her thoughts and feelings. How wonderful that you found her letters and are sharing them with us :)

]]> By: anne http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-450 anne Wed, 07 May 2008 13:04:33 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-450 I intrigued with this unique and wonderful novel. The topic and the locales that are featured sound appealing. This book certainly would be a memorable and unforgettable experience. Thanks for this great giveaway. I intrigued with this unique and wonderful novel. The topic and the locales that are featured sound appealing. This book certainly would be a memorable and unforgettable experience. Thanks for this great giveaway.

]]> By: Julie P. http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Julie P. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:48:25 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-449 I would love to read this book. I think I would find this book very interesting. It sounds like a book which would spark a lot of terrific and thought provoking discussion. I would love to read this book. I think I would find this book very interesting. It sounds like a book which would spark a lot of terrific and thought provoking discussion.

]]> By: Ginnie http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Ginnie Wed, 07 May 2008 09:51:02 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-447 I'm thankful to be living in a time when I have more choices but I respect the choice this woman made as well. I’m thankful to be living in a time when I have more choices but I respect the choice this woman made as well.

]]> By: Cindi http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Cindi Wed, 07 May 2008 06:07:37 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-443 What an interesting time period she lived in! Many times the green seems greener on the other side. In my own life, I am a stay at home mom, but there was nothing else pulling me towards it. I now have two wonderul sons who are compassionate human beings! We tend to live longer now and I could presume a profession still in my life. I had one aunt who owned and ran a tavern very long ago and she married a man 13 years younger than herself. She was very strong and always wore the pants! I always wonder why human beings tend to want what they think they can't have?! Please enter me in your the drawing for your Grandmother's book. She seems like an intriguing person. Thanks very much.....Cindi What an interesting time period she lived in! Many times the green seems greener on the other side. In my own life, I am a stay at home mom, but there was nothing else pulling me towards it. I now have two wonderul sons who are compassionate human beings! We tend to live longer now and I could presume a profession still in my life. I had one aunt who owned and ran a tavern very long ago and she married a man 13 years younger than herself. She was very strong and always wore the pants! I always wonder why human beings tend to want what they think they can’t have?! Please enter me in your the drawing for your Grandmother’s book. She seems like an intriguing person. Thanks very much…..Cindi

]]> By: Krista http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Krista Wed, 07 May 2008 05:29:33 +0000 http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/06/special-guest-post-from-pamela-binnings-ewen-giveaway/#comment-441 I'm half dreading what her choice is... if she gave up her husband as it sounds like "alone in Europe". I don't think I could ever pick a career over having a family entirely. Picking a career versus being a stay at home mom is hard enough. To have to choose between a career and a family entirely? I don't think there's enough money in the world to convince me I wouldn't be lonely. I do appreciate that we even have the choice, and it's not easy staying home, but I'd rather be with my child than the 120 kids I'd have at school every day. I’m half dreading what her choice is… if she gave up her husband as it sounds like “alone in Europe”. I don’t think I could ever pick a career over having a family entirely. Picking a career versus being a stay at home mom is hard enough. To have to choose between a career and a family entirely? I don’t think there’s enough money in the world to convince me I wouldn’t be lonely.
I do appreciate that we even have the choice, and it’s not easy staying home, but I’d rather be with my child than the 120 kids I’d have at school every day.

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