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Transcript for the Book Discussion on "The Last Beach Bungalow"

February 27, 2008 03:02 PM EST (Updated: February 28, 2008 08:19 PM EST)
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"The Last Beach Bungalow"

written by Jennie Nash

 7 pm ET

Thursday, February 28

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Comments: 88

flit . Feb 27, 2008, 3:04pm EST
I will try to remember to pay attention to the time tomorrow so that I don't miss it
Trish A. Feb 27, 2008, 3:05pm EST
Thanks Flit. Because of my e.r. episode yesterday I haven't had the energy to promote this much so any help would be greatly appreciated!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 27, 2008, 3:45pm EST
I had thought the discussion was going to be March 6?
Trish A. Feb 27, 2008, 5:12pm EST
Lydia, I don't know about the March 6th date. This isn't a chat with the author. Maybe that is the March 6th date. Please don't quote me, I'm not sure.
Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Feb 27, 2008, 5:19pm EST
I'll try to stop by. But I think I'll be at my meditation class at that time, come to think of it! Good luck!!
I hope I'll be able to stop by. This was a great book.
Christine Mailey Feb 27, 2008, 5:44pm EST
Lydia The Live Chat with the Author will be Thursday, March 6th at 7pm ET! Tomorrow will be a book club discussion among our Gather community. Although, I think Jennie might pop in to say a quick hello.
Marge H. Feb 27, 2008, 5:44pm EST
This sounds like a great read and an interesting discussion.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 27, 2008, 8:34pm EST
OH! Thanks for the clarification, Christine!
: )
Trish A. Feb 27, 2008, 9:17pm EST
Thanks Christine. That's what I figured but it's good to have it clarified.
Jennie Nash Feb 27, 2008, 10:19pm EST
Hi this is Jennie and Christine has it right! I'll pop in tomorrow, but will be "on" for a full chat on March 6th. I'm looking forward to hearing what thoughts and ideas my story brought up for people -- and to answering any questions you might have about where the story came from, how the writing process went, or anything else people want to know. Cheers, Jennie
Trish A. Feb 27, 2008, 10:30pm EST
Great news Jennie.
Emma L. Feb 28, 2008, 2:09am EST
I'll try to be there!
blaine d. Feb 28, 2008, 2:31pm EST
i'll try to be there too!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 3:49pm EST
I'll be here this evening Trish... and next week for Jennie's author chat, too.
: )
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 6:02pm EST
Thanks everyone. It looks like we are going to have a good attendance for this discussion.

Since no one has posted a question. I'm going to post one to get everyone thinking.
The question is from the back of the book.

"April's thoughts about mortality lead her to ponder the various legacies a person can leave behind—a sauté' pan, a clothing boutique with a conscience, a house full of memories, a house full of air. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?"
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 6:14pm EST
Julie, I appreciate having you "lurking around". Please feel free to jump in.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 28, 2008, 6:42pm EST
I have read the description and a few reviews of the book, and it sounds like a very intriguing topic. Not necessarily my typical book purchase, but I would like to read more about it...and learn what decision April makes.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 6:47pm EST
Kevin it is good read. In fact I stayed up all night reading it. Time got away from me. If you know someone who has gone through a health crisis, this is the book to read. It's not depressing rather realistic.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 6:58pm EST
Welcome to the book discussion on "The Last Beach Bungalow" by Jennie Nash.
I look forward to spending the next hour with you.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:00pm EST
Would anyone like to share thoughts or comments on this book?

(Please be careful not to give the complete story away since some individuals have yet to read the book.)
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 28, 2008, 7:07pm EST
Trish,

Since you read the book (I haven't), what do you think the bungalow represents in the story?
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:08pm EST
I know that some Gatherers mentioned they would join late so I'll start out and answer the question I posted.

"April's thoughts about mortality lead her to ponder the various legacies a person can leave behind—a sauté' pan, a clothing boutique with a conscience, a house full of memories, a house full of air. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?"

I want to leave behind a legacy of hope and love. That most things are possible with a positive attitude. Often times what's needed is to create opportunities.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:08pm EST
I think the Bungalow represents what was missing in her life as a child and as an adult. A "home" not just a house.
Hey Trish! I agree with you. I think the bungalow represents what April thinks is missing in her life.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:15pm EST
What did you think about her childhood?
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:15pm EST
I forgot my manners, welcome Kevin and Renda!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:17pm EST
Sorry I'm a little late... I spoke a little about the legacy I wish to leave behind in one of my articles today. It's my music, my writing.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:19pm EST
The childhood story made me sad. I grew up in one house, and miss that one as well as my granny's house. I can't imagine being wrenched from one place to another. But I've set up my life in a manner that won't require it, so I suppose we all gravitate toward what we most desire one way or the other.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:19pm EST
Everyone Imay be distracted, Ijust found my sister had a heartattack
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:19pm EST
Can someone please take over.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:20pm EST
Trish, if you want me (or someone else) to take over for you, we'll understand if you need to leave.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:20pm EST
No problem. I'm here.
<3
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:20pm EST
Adding her to the prayer chain, too.
Trish, do what you need to do. Please let us know about your sister!
Hi, Lydia. I was saddened by the story of her childhood too. When her mother told her not to worry about the ghost and just "go to sleep", I thought I would scream.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 28, 2008, 7:23pm EST
Trish,

I'll keep your sister in my prayers as well...you've had a terrible week. :-(
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 28, 2008, 7:25pm EST
From what excerpts I have read, the book appears to be tailored for women. Is that an incorrect impression?
Jennie Nash Feb 28, 2008, 7:25pm EST
Oh dear. This is Jennie Nash. Let's all send our best wishes and prayers out to Trish and her sister and her family. I don't know how the discussions work, and I know we're supposed to have an author chat next Thursday, but I am here if anyone wants to continue. If we're all too shaken, I can understand that, too.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:25pm EST
She's stable, been transported to a major heart hospital and is resting well. She just wants to know how my Dad did on his driving test!
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 7:26pm EST
Thank you everyone for taking over.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:26pm EST
Hi Jennie!
<3

Your book made me laugh and cry... all on the same page. Can you guess which one?
Kevin, I think it is an incorrect impression as I think both genders have feelings of something missing and despair in their lives. Both have to make choice as to what they should or shouldn't do to make themselves feel complete.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:27pm EST
LOL if she's thinking about your dad, that's a good sign, right? Is she nearby or distant?
Glad to hear she's stable, Trish. Please keep us posted :)
Hi Jennie!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:28pm EST
Right, Renda... and for men it could also be an inside look at the inner workings of our mysterious female minds, right?
; )
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 28, 2008, 7:33pm EST
Lydia...thanks, I need all the help I can get in that area. ;-)
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:35pm EST
All men do Kevin, except for those who grow up so surrounded by women that they can't escape knowing. I know a man who grew up with six sisters for example...
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:37pm EST
Okay. I deleted my comment that said too much about the plot... Jennie got to see it though.

I guess every story can only have one ending... and it WAS good.
; )
Jennie Nash Feb 28, 2008, 7:38pm EST
I'm staying quiet about some of the questions because they're so good, and because this is a reader conversation and because my turn will come next Thursday when you guys can ask me anything you want., but I am going to my copy of my book to find this page on which Lydia laughed and cried...geez! A page on which someone would laugh AND cry. OK. I'm going to go with page 235 -- which I don't want to say too much about, but it's a page on which we learn something important about the house that could be possibly taken as pretty darn sad and in which there is something about a dog that could be seen as pretty darn funny. Did I guess correctly? And can I tell you how gratifying it is to an author to have elicited these emotions on ANY page, let alone the same one? It is the best. Thanks.
blaine d. Feb 28, 2008, 7:42pm EST
i grew up with 8 sisters & 2 brothers and , i still don't understand on how inner women minds think.;-
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:43pm EST
Nope. It was page 196... I cried to think of a husband who loved his wife that much (of course we all wish ours was that man) and then the last entry at the bottom of the page was the one that made me laugh out loud.
: )

I've never published a book, but I have had the rare privilege of making people laugh and cry with the songs I've written, so I do understand how validating that can feel. That's why I told you in public instead of just jotting it off in a private note.
<3
I have a question for some of the readers. Has anyone stolen any articles out of magazines to read later? That little episode made me smile.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:45pm EST
Oh dear Blaine. If that didn't enlighten you I don't know what else could! Try reading Jennie's book! (Just kidding, but you might enjoy the book anyway!)
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:46pm EST
Guilty as charged, Renda... on numerous occasions. Sometimes I take the whole magazine! Especially since I know that magazine publishers give them to doctor's offices for free...
blaine d. Feb 28, 2008, 7:48pm EST
thank lydia i will read it by all means!
Nancy 67 Feb 28, 2008, 7:49pm EST
Hi Jennie! I love the sound of this book and just read a good review of it on Amazon.com. It sounds exactly like the kind of book I love to read. I don't know about you, but I also happen to love stories that are set in or around a beach town; it just makes the visuals so pleasant. It doesn't matter if it's in England, Ireland or California. I love stories "by the sea" and can't wait to read your inspiring story about April's life. ~ Nancy
Jennie Nash Feb 28, 2008, 7:50pm EST
Oh. Yeah. P 196. Of course.
That's funny, Lydia.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:54pm EST
Jennie, did you start with the name "Claire" and change it to April later?
I just posted the announcement for the live chat for this book. Hope everyone can make it.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 7:56pm EST
The magazine I most distinctly remember taking was from my dentist's office. It was an RV magazine full of glossy photos depicting people living the high life on the open road. Some of the "tour bus" style coaches in there made me drool... but Lord knows that's WAY out of the ball park of our meager finances.
Mine too. Wouldn't you have loved to be a fly on the wall when April got those pages and had that little conversation with the other patient? LOL
Jennie Nash Feb 28, 2008, 7:58pm EST
Lydia -- I went through a lot of names for the main character, actually, and for everyone else in the book, too. I ende dup with April because I thought it sounded like spring -- full of hope. Horrors! Is there a Claire typo somewhere??
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 8:01pm EST
LOL not in the book, but here
Nancy 67 Feb 28, 2008, 8:09pm EST
Lydia, thanks for posting Jennie's article - I just read the whole thing, and am very touched by all she went through - and that she gained 5 wonderful friends in those five hard years. I also just bought the book on Amazon.com. Thanks so much for hosting this chat session; I have a new appreciation of all that we go through in life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks ~ Nancy
blaine d. Feb 28, 2008, 8:09pm EST
thanks great discusion my prayers are with trish &her sister, thank lydia for the link it explains alot about the book ( a must read)
Jennie Nash Feb 28, 2008, 8:10pm EST
Oh, how funny!!! Well, it could also be that I made that mistake because Claire is the name of the main character in my NEW book...called The Only True Genius in the Family, and not out until 2009. If you'd like to hear more, or ask me questions, join me here next THursday for an author chat. Cheers!
Nancy 67 Feb 28, 2008, 8:11pm EST
Thanks, Jennie! Cheers back!
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 8:18pm EST
Thank you everyone for taking over. My sister lives a long distance from me but we'll be seeing her in a couple of weeks. Yes, she's a strong woman to be worrying about Dad. She's one tough bird! I'll keep everyone posted.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 8:18pm EST
Jennie, I lost a night of sleep thanks to your lovely book.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 8:22pm EST
I want a copy of that new book. If you want... I can help with the proofreading, LOL
necee t. Feb 28, 2008, 8:28pm EST
hi Trish... i'm sorry about your sister... but it sounds like she will be okay...
Blessings to your whole family...
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 8:47pm EST
Is anybody still here?
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 28, 2008, 8:56pm EST
Guess not. I guess I'll go to bed, then!
Kylee S. Feb 28, 2008, 9:00pm EST
This sounds like a really amazing book and I did not want to read the rest of the comments for fear that they would give it away. Please keep us posted about your sister.
Marge H. Feb 28, 2008, 9:35pm EST
Sorry I got here too late for the discussion.

Sending prayers for Trish's sister.
Trish A. Feb 28, 2008, 9:41pm EST
Lydia, thanks for your help on this. It was a lively discussion.

Jennie thank you for stopping by. I look forward to your chat.

Thank you for everyone who stopped by and participated.

(I will keep everyone posted about my sister. It came as a shock since my sister is only 51 years old. I thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers.)
Jennie Nash Feb 29, 2008, 12:32am EST
THank you so much Trish. I will send good healing thoughts you sister's way.
April H. Feb 29, 2008, 2:15am EST
Sorry I missed this one but I was visiting my dad in the Nursing home tonight. Enjoyed reading the transript.
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Feb 29, 2008, 2:42pm EST
Just checked in to read up on the chat....sorry to hear about your Sis, Trish! Thanks Jennie, for a look into the book, sounds like one I will want to read.
Ellie !. Feb 29, 2008, 8:33pm EST
I'm sorry...I am way late too. Bad traffic getting home later than I thought I would!
Ellie !. Feb 29, 2008, 8:34pm EST
On a high side, my sister with breast cancer just became a grandmother for the third time!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Mar 1, 2008, 7:59pm EST
That's great, Ellie!
Curt L. Mar 6, 2008, 12:21pm EST
Cool! Thank you, Lydia! 10!

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