tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post6104519582931093014..comments2024-03-18T16:36:18.126-04:00Comments on Woven by Words: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner Interview & GiveawayMimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-4712949601252026562009-08-10T21:57:25.803-04:002009-08-10T21:57:25.803-04:00I have heard a great deal about this book and have...I have heard a great deal about this book and have read quite a bit about the Salem Witch trials. This was a period of American history where hysteria and deceit was rampant. Unfortunately many innocent people lost their lives because of feuds amongst neighbours and the hysteria of young girls.<br />I would love to win this book.<br />Please enter me to win.<br />Mariagmariaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512289009214074359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-61188550255500688002009-08-03T22:35:04.878-04:002009-08-03T22:35:04.878-04:00Bookwurm70 is today's book winner. Thank you t...Bookwurm70 is today's book winner. Thank you to everyone who visited my blog and entered to win!!<br /><br />~MimiMimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-15596084141389775602009-08-03T22:34:52.757-04:002009-08-03T22:34:52.757-04:00Bookwurm70 is today's book winner. Thank you t...Bookwurm70 is today's book winner. Thank you to everyone who visited my blog and entered to win!!<br /><br />~MimiMimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-4086950469955825082009-08-03T15:14:04.616-04:002009-08-03T15:14:04.616-04:00Sounds like a fascinating book. I remember readin...Sounds like a fascinating book. I remember reading about the Salem witch trials in school and thinking how appalling it was that people could be accused of witchcraft for the flimsiest reasons. Even as a child I recognized how much power was given to the accusers and so little to those accused and was horrified by the injustice of it all.<br /><br />cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)comCherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-44669365588390659942009-08-02T21:49:57.549-04:002009-08-02T21:49:57.549-04:00Linore, you would NOT be disappointed in this stor...Linore, you would NOT be disappointed in this story. It was so amazing. I'm happy to hear about your busy writing schedule! :)<br /><br />Gail, I've done that before: giving away books that I loved like "Linore's book "Before the Season Ends"!<br /><br />Patti, thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment. Thank you for commenting!<br /><br />~MimiMimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-44109077043670705422009-08-02T21:22:48.411-04:002009-08-02T21:22:48.411-04:00What a lovely review of this book, Mimi! AND a lov...What a lovely review of this book, Mimi! AND a lovely new look to your blog.<br /><br />Just wanted to say Hi as I already have a copy of Susan's book. <br /><br />Keep up the great work, and blessings!<br /><br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-228231046990755332009-08-02T20:40:01.476-04:002009-08-02T20:40:01.476-04:00Please enter me. I've read this book and LOVED...Please enter me. I've read this book and LOVED it! I gave away my copy, but want it back so I can read it again!<br /><br />Gail<br />bookwurm70 at yahoo dot comGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756574480039661649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-67565375998235610722009-08-02T19:27:06.975-04:002009-08-02T19:27:06.975-04:00To be honest I haven't heard about this partic...To be honest I haven't heard about this particular subject. It sounds interesting and I would like to see how the subject is handled.<br />Deborah<br />debbiejeanm[at]gmail[dot]comDeborah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988100121160531753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-29079037213584142942009-08-02T10:32:45.191-04:002009-08-02T10:32:45.191-04:00I love the title of this book, it's short and ...I love the title of this book, it's short and yet almost poetic. It is food for thought: what shape DOES mercy take? What shapes CAN it take? How will it be shown in this story?<br />It is more than merely "catchy," and yet it is that, too.<br />With my own writing schedule, I don't have time for a lot of reading (fiction) but I would find time for this one. <br />Thanks for Linore Rose Burkard, Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927467483596900030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-39749380720004989302009-08-02T00:27:36.873-04:002009-08-02T00:27:36.873-04:00Never paid much attention to history when I was in...Never paid much attention to history when I was in HS. :) I had heard wonderful things about this book as well. So thankful I got to read it!<br /><br />Nise, how awesome that you got to visit Salem! After reading Susan's book I would like to go there, although it would be a hard tour I think.<br /><br />Holly, thanks for the backup! It really is a fantastic book. I hope our club reads it Mimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-20154976957363910382009-08-01T18:28:51.304-04:002009-08-01T18:28:51.304-04:00Have heard fantastic things about this book. Woul...Have heard fantastic things about this book. Would love to win it!<br /><br />Gail Mundy<br />johngailm(at)bellsouth(dot)netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-63536194398729689702009-08-01T17:56:13.186-04:002009-08-01T17:56:13.186-04:00I haven't heard a lot about the witch hunts ot...I haven't heard a lot about the witch hunts other than that most often the women were not given a fair trial. I do remember reading something of the witches being burned at the stake and turning into crows and flying away - of course that probably came from some fiction book.<br /><br />This is my first visit to your blog and I've really enjoyed looking around.<br /><br />I have read someJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655385696313563961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-8697696453478989742009-08-01T17:04:24.952-04:002009-08-01T17:04:24.952-04:00I read Shape of Mercy with the "club" a...I read Shape of Mercy with the "club" a couple of months ago and must say I LOVE THIS BOOK! So if you haven't read it yet, enter this contest to win it and if you don't win it BUY IT! It is so good! This coming from someone who didn't think she would like the book. Oh wait... a snap judgment on my part! This is an excellent book.Holly Magnusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456970548031746223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-45127149350076202572009-07-30T12:58:20.918-04:002009-07-30T12:58:20.918-04:00My daughter and I visited Salem last fall and lear...My daughter and I visited Salem last fall and learned all about the history. Shortly after we returned she read this book and keeps telling me I need to read it too! Great review/interview.<br /><br />nisethusfarATyahooDotcomNise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040278615815783178.post-84017076026060611492009-07-29T10:13:10.457-04:002009-07-29T10:13:10.457-04:00I've heard so much about this book and everyth...I've heard so much about this book and everything's been positive! That's quite an accomplishment for a book.<br /><br />I studied the Salem Witch trails in highschool and for some reason it put a respective fear in me than. I don't know why. I'm been waiting to read this book every since its release. Would love a chance to win!<br /><br />ldneuhof at hotmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com