Thursday, August 4, 2011

Follow Friday 8/5/11


Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by ParaJunkee & Alison Can Read – helping bloggers get out there and meet new bloggers!

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Q. Talk about the book that most changed or influenced your life (was it a book that turned you from an average to avid reader, did it help you deal with a particularly difficult situation, does it bring you comfort every time you read it?).

This is so hard to answer because I can think of so many books that have had an influence on my life.

I guess I'll talk about my son.  He hated to read, struggling with vision issues.  Books are all visual and that made it hard for him.  But I started reading the Harry Potter books to him and all of a sudden he was lost in that world and loving it.  We read everyone of those books together and we have seen everyone of the movies together.  Not only did those book cause him to love the world of books, it also created great memories for the two of us.

So what about you?  Leave me a comment or a link to your FF.
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22 comments:

  1. ErikaAugust 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Harry Potter will always have a special place in my heart. Great pick!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Have a great weekend!

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  2. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Such a wonderful answer, with a very personal and beautiful story behind it. Harry Potter has captured the hearts and minds of so many readers and non-readers alike, and I'm sure it will for many years to come.
    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Follow Friday post! (:

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  3. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I love the Harry Potter books too. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough for me to read them to her!

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  4. Kristin AragonAugust 5, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I think Harry Potter is an excellent example. My husband read them to the kids when they were little.

    Old follower just stopping by to say hi!

    My Follow Friday

    ~Kristin @ Better Read Than Dead

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  5. FrancesAugust 5, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I shared Harry Potter books with my sons too! We had a good time reading it. Good stuff!
    Mine is at http://alaskanbookcafe.blogspot.com

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  6. Grace FonsecaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Very nice choice. Old follower. Just hopping through. Come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love.

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  7. Pawing Through BooksAugust 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I think I might be one of the few people that haven't had the pleasure of reading this series yet. I bought all the books, but haven't had a chance to read them yet.

    Here is my FF: Pawing Through Books

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  8. ★Leila | The Fiction PixieAugust 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    That is absolutely great to hear :) It is great hearing what Harry Potter can do for someone. I know what it did for me!

    ★Leila

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  9. BaileyAugust 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Yay for Harry Potter! =) And I am glad I found another YA blog to follow. =D I also see that you loved Half-Blood!! I did too!!! LOVE Aiden!!!

    New follower. =D

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  10. KatAugust 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Great personal story about Harry Potter-- I love how those books truly immerse readers into their magical world and make us all wish we could attend Hogwarts. :) Thanks for stopping by A Myriad of Books earlier, and I hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. melannie (:August 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    awww that's a cute story! and a good reason to love a book(s)!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Old follower (:

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  12. RyssiAugust 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Harry Potter will always be a perfect pick, no matter what genre you read. <3

    My FF - Linky

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  13. Alison Can ReadAugust 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Hopping through. That's wonderful that HP was so helpful for your son.
    My Hop

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  14. Christy @ TheReaderBeeAugust 5, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I love the Harry Potter books! I started reading them last year, and the world is just awesome. :)

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  15. LanAugust 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    It's fantastic that Harry Potter is full of memories for you and your son and even better that they sparked his love of reading. Books really do bring people together. Great choice this week Valerie.

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  16. Lisa MandinaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I thought about putting Harry Potter. It has been a great story.

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  17. ParaJunkeeAugust 5, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    That was such a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. Oh and BTW thanks for having all the Flame of Surrender stuff up!!!

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  18. KristinaAugust 6, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Not only are the HP books entertaining beyond belief, but I love that so many children love to read b/c of them!

    Kristina
    http://ladybugstorytime.blogspot.com/

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  19. SarahAugust 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Aww that's so great! Awesome story and pick. :]

    Thanks for stopping by my friday memes as well!

    ♥ Sarah

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  20. Megan @ Book BratsAugust 6, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Harry will definitely always have a special place in my heart! Thanks for stopping by Book Brats yesterday! Have a great rest of the weekend.

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  21. Tammy and MikeAugust 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Ahhhh yes, Harry Potter- love it! Great choice. Who doesn't like Harry Potter?! I agree with Megan, I think HP will always have a very special place in our hearts.

    Thank you for stopping by!!!

    Happy Reading,
    T&M

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  22. Pedantic PhookaAugust 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Hi, thanks for stopping by!
    Harry Potter was an inspiration to so many readers. I loved that series.

    Have a great weekend!

    Holjo @ Pedantic Phooka
    www.pedanticphooka.com

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