by Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~.
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January 10, 2006

Round 2 * Priscilla's Book Give-Away ~ Are You Somebody?

October 18, 2008 04:03 PM EDT
views: 106 | rating: 9.4/10 (16 votes) | comments: 263
This is round 2~

Ok, I'm ready to start doing some book give-away's again, now that I have gotten a little bit of unpacking done.
Up for the contest this week is a book I was just reading. It wasn't a favorite for me - so maybe it will be a favorite for you~

Title: Are You Somebody? - The Accidental Memoir of a Dublin Woman
Author: Nuala O'Faolain

From Amazon.com:
"It wasn't marriage that did her in. She wanted him. It was motherhood. It was us. But we didn't make her suffer. It was love and passion that made her suffer. It was that that undermined them all: my mother, and my father, and Carmel. There was a degree of pain in their dealings with love and passion that, all unexpectedly, I realized I was coming to terms with, through my book. Not through writing it but through publishing it. It was the warmth the book met that had made me strong."

-Nuala O'Faolain

 

Nuala O'Faolain is a columnist with the Irish Times. To a certain extent she followed her journalist father's footsteps, but her climb was a bit more difficult. In addition to her struggles to become a writer, O'Faolain grew up a woman in the impoverished Ireland of the 40's and 50's. Although her childhood in some ways was similar to those of Frank McCourt and Christie Brown, she had the added burden of being female.

Like Brown and McCourt, the family struggled with too many mouths to feed and an alcoholic parent. In her adult years, Nuala struggled with her own affliction with the disease of alcoholism. She managed to find recovery from alcoholism and pull her self up from an extremely low place. Her story of the rebuilding of her life is an inspiration to those suffering from alcoholism -- their own or that of a loved one.

 

The winner will be whomever leaves the most comments on this post (or subsequent posts as needed) by Monday evening 6pm Eastern Time.

I may need to wait until the next day to announce the winner - depending on when we get our internet hooked up at home~

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Comments: 263

Here is where we are at so far"
*Sandi* 3
April H. 10
Nora Davenport 2
Sonia 3
Brian L. 205
Cheryle - Returns comments - R. Oct 18, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
Wow Brian has a lot of comments.
Cheryle - Returns comments - R. Oct 18, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
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Connie C. Oct 18, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
Looks like Brian really wants this book bad. :)
Connie C. Oct 18, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
I don't think this book is for me but I am here to show my support to you.
Connie C. Oct 18, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
How do you like the new area you moved into?
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Oct 18, 2008, 4:36pm EDT
Just dropping in to say hi.
It's ok Connie, it's more of a transitional place for us. So we don't have to live at the B-I-L's place & be cramped with all of our pets & such.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
thanks for staring a new page, Priscilla.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
I am glad that so far I have the most comments.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
I nned to make alot more comments so I can win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
Winning this book would be nice.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
I like books.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
I want to be the one who wins this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:35pm EDT
I am going to keep commenting so maybe I can win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:36pm EDT
This is another comment to add to the total of comments that I am making.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:36pm EDT
I want this book.
juley g. Oct 18, 2008, 8:39pm EDT
Sounds like a great book! Good luck everyone!
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:40pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:40pm EDT
I am going to make lots of comments.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:40pm EDT
I think I better make another comment.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:40pm EDT
It would be nice to win something like this.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
This is another comment from me so maybe I can win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
I really want this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
My goal is to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:42pm EDT
I am committed to making comments to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
Here is another comment from me.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
I want to get this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
I am making another comment.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
Here I go making another comment.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
Maybe I will win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
I think I better keep commenting in order to increase my chance of winning.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
I want to win.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
I really want to win.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
I really really want to win.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
This will be a good book to have.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
I am still trying to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:56pm EDT
Here is another comment from me for you to count.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:56pm EDT
I would like to have this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:57pm EDT
Here is another comment.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:57pm EDT
Hi, Priscilla.
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:58pm EDT
Commenting so I can win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:58pm EDT
I will keep commenting on this until the contest ends on Monday.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
I hope I have the most comments.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
This would be a good book to win.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:00pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
yes, I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:11pm EDT
I will keep commenting til the contest ends.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
every hour we get closer to Monday.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
Here is another comment from me.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
This is another comment from me.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
I want to win this contest.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
I want this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
Here is a comment from me.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
I am leaving another comment in hopes of winning this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
This is a comment from me to say I want this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
I want you to send this book to me.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:17pm EDT
I wonder if I will win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:17pm EDT
I wonder how many comments I need to make to win this contest.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
Here is another comment from me on this contest.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
This is a good contest.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
I am leaving another comment today.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
This is a contest that I want to win.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
I want this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
I want to win the book so I am commenting again.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:24pm EDT
time for another comment.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:24pm EDT
I am making a serious effort to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:25pm EDT
I will be back later tonight to make some more comments.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:25pm EDT
Maybe I should make a couple more before I go make some coffee.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
If I make 6 more comments before I make coffee, then I can sit and drink my coffee awhile.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
I think I better keep making comments so I can win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
I need to make a few more comments before I go have coffee.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
It would be nice to have this book to read while I drink my coffee.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
I want to win this book.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:28pm EDT
I hope I can make enough comments to be the winner.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 9:28pm EDT
I'm going for coffee now, but I will be back later
so I can make more comments and try to win this book.
Marianne R. Oct 18, 2008, 9:43pm EDT
Just passing through (again)
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
Wow someone is up to 205 comments!
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
If I had seen this in the beginning I might have been able to put more effort into it
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
I love these gather comment contests!
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
I was up until 2 am yesterday
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
I was cooking things for my sons birthday party today
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
Not many people came sadly:(
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
I need to go take a shower
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
My son keeps waking up and fussing
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
I have a lot of tidying up to do as well
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
I would love to win a book!
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
I love to read
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
When I have a lot of time that is
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
Actually I like to read anytime
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:05pm EDT
Even when I dont have a lot of time on my hands!
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:05pm EDT
Besides being online reading is one of my favorite things to do!
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:05pm EDT
MY 4 year old daughter also has my huge love for books
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:06pm EDT
Which reminds me I want to move our book shelves
Shannon R. Oct 18, 2008, 10:06pm EDT
Maybe be will get time to do it tomorrow that wold be great
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 11:32pm EDT
I came back to make more comments.
Brian .. Oct 18, 2008, 11:32pm EDT
I want to have the most comments.