Presents!!!
What, if any, memorable or special book have you ever gotten as a present? Birthday or otherwise. What made it so notable? The person who gave it? The book itself? The “gift aura?”
When I lived in Spain, my grandma would send us tons of presents every year for christmas. I think because she thought we felt bad about living so far away from "the goods", as Spain was not so into consumerisim (back then).
Of all the expensive stuff we got, I had a favourite, one year my grandpa (not my grandma) made a special trip out to the store to find a book for me. My mom had mentioned that I was really into reading. He picked out Call of the Wild/ White Fang combo book, and wrapped it himself. I loved getting it, and reading it and that he had picked it for me. My grandma loved to shop, so she always bought everything for us, I was so pleased he got to choose something for me that he thought I would like. I loved it, still do.
November 6th, 2008 - 06:51
That is precious! It’s incidents like that which really carry the most meaning.
November 6th, 2008 - 06:53
What a great memory that is
November 6th, 2008 - 07:35
Nice … Memories such are what makes us to live and look forward and more so lovingly!
I really like that u shared this with me !
I seriously hope – someone will buy me a gift so memorable
November 6th, 2008 - 08:52
When a grandfather cares enough to purchase and wrap a gift, it IS special, and in addition, your grandfather choose a goodie!
Happy Booking Through Thursday. I’m hosting a book giveaway. Check out my sidebar.
November 6th, 2008 - 09:19
Thanks for visiting my blog, yes…hubby did know and I did not realize he remembered, I told him a long while ago
November 6th, 2008 - 10:52
That’s a lovely story =)
November 6th, 2008 - 11:05
What a terrific grandpa!
November 6th, 2008 - 12:26
Being a new grandmother and reading this makes me smile!
November 6th, 2008 - 12:41
That’s so sweet! My answer involves Christmas and Grandmas too
November 6th, 2008 - 12:44
What a beautiful memory!
November 6th, 2008 - 12:56
What a wonderful story. Your grandparents sound great.
November 6th, 2008 - 13:33
That’s a great story. Thanks for sharing!
–Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
November 6th, 2008 - 14:07
Books bring memories, don’t they? Great story.
November 6th, 2008 - 14:58
How sweet!
November 6th, 2008 - 15:21
Great story! I have special memories like that, too — one of my favorite books was chosen by my dad, who rarely did any of the Christmas shopping. He made a point of getting me a book on snowglobes, my favorite. Books are great!
November 6th, 2008 - 15:46
That was a wonderful story.
November 6th, 2008 - 16:06
What a great memory! I’ve not read those stories yet.
November 6th, 2008 - 16:13
Great memory! I read White Fang when the Disney movie starring Ethan Hawke came out. It’s been awhile.
November 6th, 2008 - 16:57
What a neat story and memory!
November 6th, 2008 - 17:11
Hey, that was an interesting comment.
I have to say, I have been the spouse to become more like him and I’ve learned all kinds of boyscout stuff since we got married. He, however, just recently read MY book…which tells you how little he reads. Ha! In some ways, I think we create a little bit of a Hemingway life in our opposite interests.
I didn’t know you had 2 boys. The things you learn, huh?
November 7th, 2008 - 00:39
how sweet!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
November 7th, 2008 - 05:36
Bethany – awesome colorrrrrr! love love it!
it is beautiful!
i want to make a header like that one so so so much
perfecto!
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ok sorry – i came here to tell u i m reading God of Small things [ sigh ... ]
Half of a Yellow Sun
The Healing [ by Gita Aravamudan - an Indian Author ]
is that Nov book finalised for our group on book blogs?!
i would take time to get it! so i want to order it now
November 7th, 2008 - 05:37
one more thing- u have to change the pics on the right hand side bar – to the same color
oh i love this color
November 7th, 2008 - 06:20
ohh yah – i think so too! mebbe I should leave Half of a Yellow sun for awhile
and take up Sarah Dessen’s Just Listen!
Yes yes I noticed the no. of words … good work – I actually can’t believe this – but this is so cool … ! I can’t even think of writing this much!
really- if u dnt want to change the color background of the pics – no big deal -i love this color
and the header! awesome!
November 7th, 2008 - 13:05
Great memory!
I wrote about my brother!
Booking through presents
November 7th, 2008 - 16:12
that’s an awesome story!