For You, a Thousand Times Over - WW29


{ I love books for taking me into far off places! }



"For you, a thousand times over." 

"Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors." 

"...there is a God, there always has been. I see him here, in the eys of the people in this [hospital] corridor of desperation. This is the real house of God, this is where those who have lost God will find Him... there is a God, there has to be, and now I will pray, I will pray that He will forgive that I have neglected Him all of these years, forgive that I have betrayed, lied, and sinned with impunity only to turn to Him now in my hour of need. I pray that He is as merciful, benevolent, and gracious as His book says He is."

"Kabul had become a city of ghosts for me. A city of harelipped ghosts. 
America was different. America was a river, roaring along, unmindful of the past. I could wade into this river, let my sins drown to the bottom, let the waters carry me someplace far. Someplace with no ghosts, no memories, and no sins. " 



Like these book excerpts? I'm reading currently The Kite Runner; a touching tale of father-son bonding, friendship, betrayal and then redemption. Set in the Afghanistan of 1970s, the story has stirred cords in millions of people around the world.


If you have not read this one, I recommend you to add this name in your to-read list :) Happy Reading!


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For this week's Three Word Wednesday entry:


I was angry he had done it again. I can't believe the nerves of that guy! He takes everything for granted and exactly when I get touchy about stuff, he blows it off with a good hard joke. Insenstive. I stood in the balcony thinking on these lines over and over, fuelling my frustration. The breeze was soft as it toyed with my hair. On any other day, I would have been thankful for it in the sweltering hot weather in this part of the world. I hated change but being in a constant change for the past few years had mellowed me down. I was maturer and more patient now, except for times like these when he totally got on my nerves with his silliness. I felt a tickle on my back and then a finger here and a finger there. I turned around, making it a point to show my agitation so he'd be careful the next time. There he was, smiling back at me and for a moment I felt lost. He said something and I stood there gazing at his round mouth, talking but smiling. My anger left me completely. I wondered how he used to do it to a mellow, angry girl who loved the breeze, especially when it tickled! I guess I just loved that smile!


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i've no life for reading these days but i so want to read this book.. tell me ur reviews about it when u finish it
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1 reply · active 721 weeks ago
I love books as well. I cannot get enough of them.
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Amazing book...
1 reply · active 721 weeks ago
I have always wanted to read this. :)
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1 reply · active 721 weeks ago
Then I suggest you go and grab a copy! It's worth reading!
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That was a powerful book.
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it's an amazing good read mehreen...right from the first page till the end...
and that display picture is mesmerizing...someone is super glowing, eh?
kya baat hain ji? :-)
1 reply · active 721 weeks ago
haha no nothing much going on suruchi... i was always this pretty *lol* :P
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Oh it's really an amazing novel...I actually ended up crying while reading it..!! :')

And yeah...do read 'A thousand splendid suns' by the same author...Khaled Hussaini
I'm sure you'd love to read that as well

take care..!!
:)
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1 reply · active 721 weeks ago
hey vinati, thanks for dropping by!
Yeah I plan to read "a thousand splendid suns" right after i finish this one :)
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Hi, I have just visited your site and the info you have covered has been of great interest to me.
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Oh it's really an amazing novel...I actually ended up crying while reading it..!! :')

And yeah...do read 'A thousand splendid suns' by the same author...Khaled Hussaini
I'm sure you'd love it..!!

take care.. :)
That's a lovely book.. I so need to get the books on my desk read.
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I love having books around! :)
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Seems like an interesting book, will read it soon enuff.
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sure... do that! you will enjoy!
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I have just finished the book, it was a really good read.
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likes the fictional part too <3
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I love books too....great post.
I will have to check that book out. visiting from ww. great blog
I feel the same way about reading. Love it! I need to make more time to do it. :)
Great post - I particularly enjoyed the last piece of prose..and those map covered books - great image..books truly do take you away..Jae
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"For you a thousand times over" ~ One of my most favorite lines ever. I've read the book and it was amazing to say the least. Glad to re-read the lines again.
A smile can do that to you! Great 3WW :o )
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You picked a great book to take you places. Enjoy!
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Sheilagh Lee · 721 weeks ago

Isn't it funny how the right smile can chnge everything? great story post.
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very pretty photos!
Love your images! I have to try the maps!
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I'm a librarian, so your pictures immediately jumped off the screen at me. I'm adding Kite Runner to my to be read list....
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I definitely want to read The Kite Runner. I read The Bookseller of Kabul a few months back and it was a huge eye opener for me. I love your little piece too especially the angry girl who loved the breeze. Occasionally, that could be me.
What a lovely little piece that perfectly evokes romance and relationship.
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I'm definitely adding that book to my list!
nice photos & words go together well.
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books make me experience things that reality oftentimes cannot comprehend :) i am your latest follower :)

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Have a great week!
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