From his journey, he finds treasure in his new experiences as well as a budding romance. Though he faces many obstacles, including losing all his money (three times!) and accidentally getting involved in tribal warfare, he draws on his courage and determination to overcome them all. The novel chronicles the story of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd who, inspired by a recurring dream of his destined “Personal Legend,” decides to leave his life of wandering in order to travel to the Egyptian pyramids. Whether you’re ready to brave the storm or you’d prefer some encouragement first, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (pronounced co-AIL-you) offers an elegantly crafted fable on how to “realize your destiny,” as long as you can overlook its prominent flaws.Īs an international bestseller with editions in 67 languages, the novel has become a cultural phenomenon, with vocal fans like Bill Clinton and Will Smith, and has even wound up on high school curriculums. Who wouldn’t want to live out their dream? As a new quarter begins, we all hope to achieve success (even as we enroll in 22 units).
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Damian tells Audrina stories about his "first and best Audrina" and convinces the younger Audrina that she can gain her sister's memories through self-hypnosis by rocking in the first Audrina's rocking chair. Her parents take special care of her but keep her isolated from others by forbidding her from leaving the mansion and Audrina frequently falls victim to Vera's mocking due to Vera's desire to have Damian love her more. Audrina suffers from unreliable memory process and her family is overly protective of her due to her older sister - also named Audrina and whose grave the family visits every Sunday - having been raped and murdered before she was born. It aired on the Lifetime channel on January 9, 2016.Īudrina Adare is a young girl who lives in Whitefern, a Victorian Era mansion, with her father Damian, mother Lucietta, aunt Ellsbeth, and cousin Vera. My Sweet Audrina is a 2016 Lifetime film that was adapted from the 1982 novel with the same name. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e.e. I hope they inspire you as much as they do me! I hope after today’s episode that you’ll run out and grab yourself a copy if you don’t have one already! Inspirational Mindsetīefore we dive in, I’d like to start with some quotes that TRULY resonate with the book we are about to explore. We read this book in the Badass Book Besties last year and it still comes up in conversation to this day – I reference its themes quite often and consistently recommend it. This book quite literally rocked my world and absolutely changed my mindset. Oh, besties – do I have a treat for you today! I will be providing a mini summary & review of one my absolute FAVORITE books: Untamed by Glennon Doyle. But now the end of the year is here and I no longer feel that way. True, according to the Statcounter, most of those visitors came here looking for information on “Ferdinand the Bull tattoos” and “Ashley and Mary-Kate’s new book” but, still.at least they did drop by.Īs much as I enjoy writing this blog, there have been many times I’ve complained the work was too time-consuming and draining and vowed I’d give up the entire project at the end of the year. And it was extraordinary to think that something I’d typed while sitting in my bedroom wearing pajamas was being read by someone in Dubai or Vietnam or New Zealand. I had a fan! Then I realized that all AOL connections are filtered through Reston, VA and that this “fan” was just ME, logging on over and over to see if anyone else had visited.But, over time, I did start getting visitors from all over the world. Wow, was I excited to see that someone from Reston, Virginia was checking out my blog every few minutes. Yet there I was, spending a gray afternoon on the last day of the year, signing up for a Blogspot account and trying to figure out how to properly format a post and scan pictures onto the internet. It probably would have made more sense to start Collecting Children’s Books on Janu- new year, new blog. It’s been one year since I began writing this blog. “What did the note from your father’s solicitor say?” She glanced at the unopened missive from the singular Mr. “Then I’d say her good fortune had more to do with her face and not some old coin.” She returned to her paper, then paused. “I haven’t seen her since I left school, but most likely she’s very pretty. The mention of such a lofty prospect brightened Kate’s interest, but not in the way Cordelia might have supposed. “Apparently it worked for Anne,” Cordelia replied, holding up her school friend’s letter. Hardly capable of leading one to true love.” And now that I see that coin, it seems rather dull as well. “My journal?” Cordelia set the coin down beside Anne’s letter. “Nothing more than what is written in your journal.” Kate huffed a little bit and picked her paper back up, showing a renewed interest in the gossip columns. Her hired companion set down the morning paper and looked with nothing less than a raft of skepticism at the battered bit of silver.Ĭordelia went to agree, but then she realized one thing. “Is that the fabled coin?” Kate Harrington asked. For all her faith that this coin would bring the four of them happiness, Cordelia now found herself filled with doubts.įor here was Anne expecting her to arrive with the man she intended to marry. Miss Cordelia Padley set the letter down and turned the old sixpence that had come with it over in her hand. |