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A Walk Through the Woods

A Journey Back to Innocence.

40 total reviews 
Comment from eliz100
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This is an excellent review of a book I would like to get for granddaughters and nephew. I will check on respa's site. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 13-May-2023


reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    Thank you, Elizabeth. If you just click on the link I provided, it will take you to her book page. She will be thrilled.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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What a lovely thing to do, Jay. Pam's book has been in my possession since it was published, and you're right, it is a little gem. I'm a big fan of hers, and her husband Robert. Two amazing talents in one family!! You are such a sweetheart, my friend. Well done. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 13-May-2023


reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    Thank you, Sandra. Pam will love knowing about your continuing support. How are you feeling?
    Jay
Comment from Sanku
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Trying to connect back with your own younger self could be a thriling journey .sometimes I do that by listening to the songs whhich I hummed as a little girl.. I still love to read fairy tales enjoyed watching 'FROZEN with my grand daughter
This is a lovely tribute to Pam's book.

 Comment Written 13-May-2023


reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    Thank you, Sanku. My post seems to have brought the kids to the surface of a lot of Fanstory grownups.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A fine tribute to Pam as you admire the book she has posted and I shall have to check it out. A fine post. Just one suggestion below.

Suggestion for the sake of grammar:

remove the (s) here
path through a critter-friendly wood(s),

or

remove the (a) here:
path through (a) critter-friendly woods,

Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Hi Dolly. Thank you for your helpful commentary. I must say I have used the plural "woods" all my life without questioning it. So I'm sure you can see why I didn't want to give up that easily, LOL. I looked it up in the Meriam Webster online dictionary and found that both the singular and plural are acceptable. Still, it was vague, so I checked another source, "English Language and Usage." There they said that the singular was used in Europe while the plural tends to be used in America. It led me to wonder if you might be from Europe. Still ... in the back of my mind, I thought of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" where he writes: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood," (and Frost is American). As I perused the analysis of his poem, I was struck by the first line: "The speaker has found himself in the woods with two paths, both of which he wants to travel." Still in a quandary, I pulled up another of Frost's famous poems, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ."

    I'm left feeling I can go either way. In this case, Dolly, I thank you immensely, but I must stay with what I have. I'm more inclined to remove the "a" from "through a critter-friendly woods." I'll have to give the whole matter a bit more thought. But can I stress that I really, truly, appreciate your going out of your way to help me improve my writing?

    Jay
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 13-May-2023
    I think you made a wise choice Jay after your extensive research and you are very much welcome to the review, have a lovely day x x x x
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
    I don't know how wise I was with my choice. Sometimes change can be such a bother. Whether on the giving or the receiving end. But we have a responsibility -- you and I -- to do all we can to offer (and receive) the very best that's in us.
Comment from w.j.debi
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful find. I'll be checking out the book based on your recommenation. It is admirable that you are promoting a Fanstory writer. What a gracious thing to do. I"m sure Pam appreciates it.
I appreciate the instructions and the links as well.

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Thank you, dear friend! I'm glad you enjoyed my little piece, and will enjoy Pam's book as well.

    Jay
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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You are such a kind friend. I'm sure Pam will be delighted that you have pointed us all in the direction of her book. I've always loved children's books for myself. They create a certain mysticism and draw me back into the years of yore (that were such fun). kay

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Thank you, Kay. You know, I was just about to PM you, just to see how you are? Well, I was.
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Jay, I had to smile, when I read this. Certainly not in an overbearing way, but with a nod of recognition. I actually bought Pam's book last year and sent it to my eldest granddaughter for her birthday in early November 22. I even wrote a wee piece about it with a photo of her hand on the book after she received it. She loved it.
Now, the story doesn't quite end there. You see, my young granddaughter is Danish and lives in Denmark with my daughter and her husband and the two younger siblings. At eleven her English is already very good. They're all taught the language from very young. As was I, when I grew up in Denmark. You can find my little piece in my portfolio. Thanks for sharing. Ulla;)))

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    What a great story. I'm sure your young granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed Pam's book.

    Jay
reply by Ulla on 12-May-2023
    She did, and it was a great learning curve. :)))
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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A lovely introduction and promotion to Pam's book. For those unfamiliar with her work, it is a introduction to a real treasure.
As to your own words, I am sitting on a bench in a state park. It is early with so few people around. As you suggest, I am a 7 year old listening to the sounds of various birds in the woods. Your words are perfect for my imagination.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Thank you, Mary. Glad to make this an imagination starter. LOL, I'll just move on, leave you to your childish ways.
    Jay
Comment from John Ciarmello
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Hello, Jay!
Pam is one of my favorites here, and although I may be creaking and chipping, I love the genre and her work!
Whatever her poetic subject, it always gives one an aerial view of her meaning and lays it out refreshingly. Beautifully promoted, Jay! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Thank you, John. Pam is loved -- that's for sure.
    Jay
Comment from tfawcus
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So good to hear of Pam's new book, Jay. Thanks so much for promoting it. I'm not reviewing much at the moment but read and enjoyed your recent reposting of On the Altar of Self Sacrifice - an ingenious perspective and a worthy winner. Congratulations!

 Comment Written 12-May-2023


reply by the author on 12-May-2023
    Thank you, my dear friend. It's good to see you back in any capacity.

    Jay