Comments on The 3 R's Blog // Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness: Book Talk: "The Longest Trip Home," by John Grogan...

Louise - Neither of my marriages has been in churc...

2009-11-09T18:46:16.463-08:00

Louise - Neither of my marriages has been in church, but my second was officiated by a non-denominational minister.

I know a lot of people who go to church semi-regularly and pick and choose what teachings to follow - and I've done the same myself - so I kind of admire Grogan's non-"cafeteria" stance.

Kathy (Bermudaonion) - I remember how much you liked it, and that was one of the reasons I've wanted to read it!

Trish - He was a pretty successful journalist since well before he started writing books, so I think he's doing OK :-).

Thanks for the chance to be on the tour! I seem to get more than I expect out of John Grogan's books, and I really like that.

I'll be interested to see where Grogan's writing t...

2009-11-09T13:53:37.194-08:00

I'll be interested to see where Grogan's writing takes him, since he's obviously talented.

I'm so glad you liked the book! It certainly sounds like most people could relate to *something* in the book. In my opinion, that, in itself, is a gift!

Thanks for being on this tour, Florinda!

I loved this book and literally sobbed at the end ...

2009-11-09T11:31:53.164-08:00

I loved this book and literally sobbed at the end of it. I just brought so many emotions to the surface for me since my parents are elderly. Great review.

Great review. I have not grown up in a practicing ...

2009-11-09T11:20:08.422-08:00

Great review. I have not grown up in a practicing family, so I know exactly what you mean. All my family (both close and periphery) are non-practicing protestants, and that goes at least 3 or 4 generations back - but almost all children are babtized, many are married in the church etc so we are not exactly godless, but we never practiced and we seldom go to chuch, unless we are forced (babtism, wedding, funeral). That might come off as hypocritical, and in a way, I guess it actually is.

Tracy (Gentle Reader) - I enjoyed this one. I hope...

2009-11-09T09:25:43.572-08:00

Tracy (Gentle Reader) - I enjoyed this one. I hope you do too...eventually :-).

I love a good memoir, so I'll put this on my list....

2009-11-09T07:51:16.900-08:00

I love a good memoir, so I'll put this on my list. I'm glad this one has humor and a conversational style, and the subject matter sounds interesting to me :)