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I have it on my TBR pile

I hope 'The Help' improves for you soon vodkafan It is a great book

Thanks hen

Memories of Matsuko

Hi Kylie, how are you? and how is Jasper? Is Jasper purring as he is scratching and lifting his paws up and down and is he is getting comfortable?, if so, that comes from where they are young and getting milk from their Mum as peacefield said you don't want to deter him from sitting on your lap but maybe a wee squirt of water might stop him. I am basically saying what peacefield said Quinn and Dylan both have their 'hot spots' and their 'cold spots', leave plenty of water out and a few windows slightly opened when the house is empty, if he is going out, he will find shade too, I hope that helps hen

Wonderful Fool by Shusaku Endo ~ Started: 21.02.11 ~ Finished: 28.02.11 Synopsis ~ In this sardonic novel, a young Frenchman, Gaston Bonaparte, descends upon a typical Japanese family. Expecting French sophistication, they find instead a tall, ungainly figure with the face of a horse. Gaston seems to lack common sense, and manages from the moment of his arrival to convey the impression that he is a complete fool. But with his overwhelming love of people and animals and his capacity for self-sacrifice, Gaston slowly shifts the family's perceptions, and challenges their ingrained moral apathy . 'Wonderful Fool' is the story of Gaston Bonaparte, a man like no other who is about to arrive from France (via various stops) by boat to Japan where his pen~friend Takamori and his sister, Tomoe are waiting for him. From the minute they meet him, their lives are changed forever, Gaston Bonaparte makes an impression wherever he goes. What I thought of 'Wonderful Fool' ~ I have had 'Wonderful Fool' on my to be read pile for a few months and I am sorry I did not read it sooner, what an amazing book!, it is told in a straightforward way and at the start of the book you do wonder if there is an actual point but halfway through, you see the point. Despite the book being 50 years old, Japan is showed in such a way that you would not know when it is set, which was great to read but frustrating at the same time for me because I like to know everything but it did not take away any of the enjoyment I got from reading the book. The book had a nice flow to it, the characters are well written, Takamori, a young man who does not have serious aspirations in life but does take pride in his work, Tomoe, his younger sister, who is more career minded, loves her family and has no plan to marry and if she ever does marry, it will not be for love, and finally Gaston, the wonderful fool of the tale, Gaston's outlook of the world is simplistic, he sees goodness and love in everything and takes the greatest pleasure in the smallest of things, despite being surrounded by the beauty of Japan, he is more interested in the people, stray dogs, much to the horror of Tomoe. Gaston is just a wonderful character and a pleasure to read, a man who changes the world in small ways. Shusaku Endo's own catholic faith is shown in the book which for me was lovely to read, it was in no way forced, which was refreshing. I highly recommend this book, a definite feel good read and I am looking forward to reading more books by Shusaku Endo. Rating ~ 10/10

Bedlam (I think I only watch it because there are so many things that bug me about it )

I agree Ruth

I have 'Mr Rosenblum's List' waiting to be read

Would you recommend the Gene Showalter books hen? The Works is a great shop for finding some books gems

Good times hen, looking forward to your reviews

'Therapy' sounds a intense read hen, keep on impressing everyone with your reads!

Still reading 'Wonderful Fool' by Shusaku Endo

Great list poppyshake

I love the book too and would like to re~read it at some point but I am going to invest in the three part box set

Way to go Frankie

We are having a take~away, my usual, boiled rice and curry sauce (I am so unadventurous)

I was the same Chesil, we both need hugs :hug: Its really good nursenblack, I am considering a re~read of the series Thanks for all of your comments everyone, I am sorry if I did not reply right away

Frasiser

The switch was big and it does come together, I can't wait for the next book

I agree, keep at it, it does get better, an excellent read

Thanks for the information Janet I bought 'Sister' by Rosamund Lupton last week