tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post6247735705258437259..comments2024-01-17T00:13:40.377-05:00Comments on The power of words . . .: Interview + GIVEAWAY: Melanie DobsonCarolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-89434693926244394062015-08-10T16:16:05.047-04:002015-08-10T16:16:05.047-04:00Several aspects of Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor ap...Several aspects of Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor appealed to me. First of all, I love historical fiction. The whole concept of the story being generational through first Maggie, then her daughter, Libby, & then Libby's daughter sounds very intriguing. The analogy of butterflies to the theme of the story - transformation - displaying the beauty and power of God's restoration through generations is also captivating. Lastly, the whole topic of autism and how it affected people in this story sounds very enlightening, which is one reason I enjoy historical fiction. It's a wonderful means to learn about history through engaging stories. Thank you for the great interview and the chance to win this book! <br /><br />nj[dot]bossman[at]gmail[dot]com<br /><br />I also liked and shared this on Facebook.Alison Bosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04302948293605454971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-15991832653758096772015-08-10T13:27:54.583-04:002015-08-10T13:27:54.583-04:00Oh, the story sounds wonderful! How neat that you ...Oh, the story sounds wonderful! How neat that you got to travel to England and get the setting just right! Can't wait to read it!Danielle Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903778944256515684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-91419526731867486752015-08-10T12:42:33.795-04:002015-08-10T12:42:33.795-04:00Walter's selfless act to help raise a child th...Walter's selfless act to help raise a child that wasn't his! Shelia Hall sheliarha64(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-43873945220408124272015-08-10T00:03:01.909-04:002015-08-10T00:03:01.909-04:00Enjoyed the interview. Like to read books that ta...Enjoyed the interview. Like to read books that take place England. Also the time period is should be interesting (I was born in the 50's). gramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544363748438224197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-59871153242454295382015-08-09T20:57:34.179-04:002015-08-09T20:57:34.179-04:00I like that butterflies are used in the story.
pbc...I like that butterflies are used in the story.<br />pbclark(at)netins(dot)netrubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-50434071583817125182015-08-02T23:20:35.902-04:002015-08-02T23:20:35.902-04:00I'm really drawn to this book because she says...I'm really drawn to this book because she says that Libby could be autistic. I'm interested to see what details Melanie includes from her experience of raising a daughter with sensory processing issues and what I can glean from her writing. <br /><br />Mdp94 (at) bellsouth (dot) netMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341214816467639393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-7321913270390246422015-08-02T01:06:40.770-04:002015-08-02T01:06:40.770-04:00tlhcoupon (at) hotmail (dot) comtlhcoupon (at) hotmail (dot) comTerrill R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12096283120994336230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-54404715361535083562015-08-02T01:06:12.981-04:002015-08-02T01:06:12.981-04:00Every time I read another interview about this boo...Every time I read another interview about this book, I learn something new. To be honest, I don't particularly like to read too much in an author interview concerning their book, b/c I want to go into a book with a basic synopsis and discover the rest by myself. That being said, I read the questions and decide which answers I wouldn't mind knowing prior. One point was made about Libby falling within the autism spectrum, which IS a very broad spectrum. I have read other novels featuring mildly autistic protagonists and have found them extremely enjoyable. In many cases, it isn't even mentioned that the character has autism, but it is an obvious factor. It is usually an endearing trait, as well.Terrill R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12096283120994336230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-6584504131868445362015-08-01T19:13:55.244-04:002015-08-01T19:13:55.244-04:00Two things I find very appealing to me...well thre...Two things I find very appealing to me...well three if you count that it's a historical, that's automatically appealing :-) First off, my son battles Asperger's. I can't imagine back in those days when that was unheard of along with a myriad of mental disorders. And there was no treatment, no support for either the child or the parents, nothing at all. There was a time in history when children like that would have been put in an Asylum! So to read this book would give me a glimpse in those days and the struggles both Libby and her mom would have went through. <br />Secondly, I really like the analogy of the butterfly! I never thought of it in the way of God making us new creatures from the old. What a great spiritual aspect :-) That is VERY appealing to me. I like to close the book on the last page feeling like I've grown in some way in my spiritual walk with God! And I think that Melanie can deliver that for me! I've not yet read anything by her, but have heard some great things about her writing. I'm excited for the chance to win a copy of "Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor"! <br /><br />teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com <br />I've also liked and shared this on FB<br />Trixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-67784640033750081692015-08-01T18:52:24.498-04:002015-08-01T18:52:24.498-04:00I love books set in England. Since I work as a spe...I love books set in England. Since I work as a special education para, sometimes with kids on the autism spectrum, it will be interesting to read this book. It's not often a fiction book has a main character who is on the spectrum. Thanks for the chance to win Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor.<br /><br />pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]comPam K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-35948116986799795502015-08-01T18:42:53.502-04:002015-08-01T18:42:53.502-04:00A mother of a son who has been diagnosed with Auti... A mother of a son who has been diagnosed with Autism, finds your book interesting. Although not born during the time where mothers were given the title of "refrigerator mom", it has been interesting to see all the research that has taken place just in the time since his birth. robeader53@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761490718002339864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-30528568289615080672015-08-01T16:59:50.961-04:002015-08-01T16:59:50.961-04:00I love how she chose the theme of butterflies to b...I love how she chose the theme of butterflies to be a part of the story.<br />pbclark(at)netins(dot)netrubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-69478906778393342852015-08-01T12:18:25.190-04:002015-08-01T12:18:25.190-04:00Hello Carole,
I enjoyed this interview with Me...Hello Carole, <br /><br />I enjoyed this interview with Melanie. There are several aspects of this book that appeal to me. Ultimately, it is the theme of God's Redemption in the lives of those who struggle that resonates within me.<br /><br />psalm103and138[at]gmail[dot]com<br /><br />Link to my share: https://www.facebook.com/caryl.kane/posts/10152892080346637Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489682774042769094.post-44834073605331107362015-07-31T22:56:50.804-04:002015-07-31T22:56:50.804-04:00Autism being part of the story interests me. l.be...Autism being part of the story interests me. l.bergh@sbcglobal.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616932113975183576noreply@blogger.com