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Random Three Banned Books

24 Thursday Feb 2011

Posted by Joey in Love, Random Thursday, Reading

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I wasn’t really sure what to pull for my random three post today, but after all the talk on books that have been challenged or banned, this seemed like a logical and very easy road to take. So, no particular reason for me pulling these titles other than the fact that they are considered classics in my mind. Books that I remember being controversial when I was growing up that surprised me then and still surprise me now.  These are authors that we have put on pedestals, who have been studied and are praised as greats among the literati of the world.

 

It was very hard to even narrow it down to just these three. I mean Webster’s was on there as being banned at one time or another. Whoever heard of a dictionary being banned?

Student: “Excuse me teacher, what does transmogrification mean?”

Teacher: “Well I would tell you to use the dictionary but it’s been banned. Sorry. The people have spoken and the meanings of words are no longer important.”

Okay that was a bit overkill, I’ll admit. It’s what came to mind though when I saw two different dictionaries on the list. Lets not forget other great pieces of literature…banned because they paint an all too truthful picture of what life was like back in the day. Books like Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Books that deal with difficult issues like The Bell Jar, in which the main character deals with mental illness and suicide attempts, or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou because of its mention of rape.

Way over my three post but obviously as an author, it becomes very easy to find great works that have met with controversy. In all likelihood that controversy helped spur that book to greatness and cement its place in literary history. Books today still face these challenges. Moments when people choose to not look at the bigger picture or when they simply are speaking from a misinformed position. Even books like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings have had their moment on the mat. So there you have it. My should-have-gotten- off-my-soap-box-after-three post for Thursday.

 

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Blogging at T4YA Today

23 Wednesday Feb 2011

Posted by Joey in Uncategorized

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Yes Wednesday is not my usual blogging day at Totally 4 YA, however I was compelled to speak out on an issue that riled me today. Stop on over and voice your thoughts about Censorship and show your support for Cheryl Rainfield, author of the book Scars which is being challenged by a public library in Kentucky.

WWE~Raw

21 Monday Feb 2011

Posted by Joey in Fun

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Dwayne Johnson, Inspiration, The Rock, WWE

I am not much of a wrestling fan. As the mom of two boys, I am sure that it will grace my television once in awhile. However, if I were to watch it tonight on Monday night Raw, this would be my reason-

I am enamored with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. He’s got tats, he’s got muscles, he’s got a wicked smile. Yep I’m all about Dwayne and he is hosting tonight. Ah well, some days it doesn’t pay not to have cable. Good thing I can Netflix his movies so I can still get my fix. Well that’s all. I had to dish on my crush if only for a moment, because honestly, seeing the commercial pop up on my parents television and seeing that face pass over the screen made my day better. Hope you had a great Monday.

P.S. Almost forgot to mention that I am also blogging over at Totally 4 YA today. Well announcing a book contest. Go check it out!

Hello Number Four!

20 Sunday Feb 2011

Posted by Joey in Fun, Movies

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Alex Pettyfer, Books, I am Number Four, Movies, Pittacus Lore, Young Adult

Okay so I haven’t seen the movie. Not really something I can take the zombie twins to, but I will definitely see this movie in the theaters. One reason to go watch?

Yes I realize that Alex is not really within my age range, but he is still a cutie. And for all you young ladies out there… another word for you–Beastly. Oh you have nothing to worry about. He will be around for some time to come. Anyhow back to I am Number Four. I want to read the book first. Means I need to get cracking if I have any hopes of watching this with a tub of buttery popcorn and few interruptions. Have no idea what I’m talking about? Okay here is the book which you should totally read first followed by the movie trailer.

Now for the movie trailer.

If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who saw this movie over the weekend, what did you think? Just don’t spoil it. I like to be surprised.

Random Songs

17 Thursday Feb 2011

Posted by Joey in Music, Random Thursday

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Green Day, Inspiration, Maroon 5, Music, Seether

Today’s random three consists of songs I can’t seem to stop listening to. They inspire me. Make my day better. Or just remind me to go out and make the best of what life has dealt me.

Green Day’s Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Don’t ask me why I think Billie Joe is hot but I do.)

Maroon 5’s Give a Little More (Yes I also drool over Adam Levine.)

Seether’s Broken ft. Amy Lee

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