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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

My Fight/Your Fight by Ronda Rousey

Currently on pg. 169

On page 115, Rousey shares a story one of her ex-boyfriends told her. It is a great illustrations of the chapter's title "Everything is as Easy as a Decision." I can find parallels in some of her relationships and some of the relationships I have witnessed in my life. At this point in the book, she is just starting to train to compete in the MMA. Even though, I know how it turns out; I so want her to be successful. But more than that, I want her to find happiness.

Monday, September 21, 2015

My Fight/Your Fight by Ronda Rousey

Interest Level: Adult
Reading Level: unknown
Lexile: unknown
Genre: Autobiography

Currently on pg. 85

I listened to the August 26, 2015 National Public Radio interview with Ronda Rousey. I found her to be a courageous and strong women. Listening to her made me want to read her story. At this particular time, I was looking a book that would inspire me to find my inner strength.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Andersen

Interest Level: 5th grade to adult
Reading Level: 5.5 grade
Lexile: 860
Genre: Fantasy

Currently on The Little Mermaid

My eldest daughter took a college class on the works of Hans Christian Andersen. This was her textbook. So far, I have read The Tinderbox, The Princess on the Pea, and The Traveling Companion. Of those three tales, I liked The Traveling Companion best. I found The Tinderbox too dark for my taste and The Princess on the Pea disappointing. However, The Traveling Companion has a happily ever after ending.