Comments on: Book Review: Diana Gabaldon’s OUTLANDER Series http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/ Helping individuals create positive life change. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:54:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patricia http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-12197 Patricia Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:20:01 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-12197 Teri, I can not agree with your more - "Hooked" is a good description. I also learned more US History reading Mitchner's Chesapeake, Hawaii, and the Alaska series than I every memorized in the classroom - though I had several exquisite teachers. Thanks for dropping by and making such enthusiastic comments :) .-= Patricia´s last blog ..<a href="http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/12/sparkling-tour-with-bubbly-celebrations-in-mind-2/" rel="nofollow">Sparkling Tour with Bubbly Celebrations in Mind</a> =-. Teri,
I can not agree with your more – “Hooked” is a good description. I also learned more US History reading Mitchner’s Chesapeake, Hawaii, and the Alaska series than I every memorized in the classroom – though I had several exquisite teachers. Thanks for dropping by and making such enthusiastic comments :)
.-= Patricia´s last blog ..Sparkling Tour with Bubbly Celebrations in Mind =-.

]]> By: Teri http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-12188 Teri Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:47:27 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-12188 The outlander series is like taking a vacation... without leaving home. I was introduced to Outlander from a friend, and like others, was hooked! In fact our "group" was very select who we shared our beloved Jamie with. No history class in school ever captured my attention like this series. It combines history, romance, real life and the pain that sometimes accompanies it, and the victories, especially of love. This is one series you will never regret reading. Be prepared to have it become part of your life. The outlander series is like taking a vacation… without leaving home. I was introduced to Outlander from a friend, and like others, was hooked! In fact our “group” was very select who we shared our beloved Jamie with. No history class in school ever captured my attention like this series. It combines history, romance, real life and the pain that sometimes accompanies it, and the victories, especially of love.
This is one series you will never regret reading. Be prepared to have it become part of your life.

]]> By: Patricia http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-11656 Patricia Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:16:18 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-11656 betty duckworth Thanks for your comment...I know they are just a great read. I think it is a bit like the Harry Potter series for my kids, they re-read the books before each movie and one just reads them when she is feeling ill...and needs to lay low and think about other things! betty duckworth
Thanks for your comment…I know they are just a great read. I think it is a bit like the Harry Potter series for my kids, they re-read the books before each movie and one just reads them when she is feeling ill…and needs to lay low and think about other things!

]]> By: betty duckworth http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-11633 betty duckworth Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:10:06 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-11633 i am now reading the series for the second time. I can't get enough. i am now reading the series for the second time. I can’t get enough.

]]> By: Patricia http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10232 Patricia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:43:23 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10232 More books Hilary - this is wonderful! I ran a Mother-daughter book group from my children when they were in middle school...I bet a local school would love a kids reading club that could meet at the school...would need to start with younger books than these but it was so fun...and it helped so many of my kids friends learn to love reading... We read many international books, which the girls had to discover on their own because US schools aren't so open - they are just desperate to get kids to read... More books Hilary – this is wonderful!

I ran a Mother-daughter book group from my children when they were in middle school…I bet a local school would love a kids reading club that could meet at the school…would need to start with younger books than these but it was so fun…and it helped so many of my kids friends learn to love reading…

We read many international books, which the girls had to discover on their own because US schools aren’t so open – they are just desperate to get kids to read…

]]> By: Hilary http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10231 Hilary Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:38:27 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10231 Hi Patricia .. now I must find a child! or the library down the road to get hold of one of Diana's books . I used to love the Angelique books .. too soppy and romantic - but full of mystique, Frenchness, magic and alchemy (lovely word!) .. when I went to Paris as a 16 year old for the family to tie in with my pen pal and her French family .. apparently I impressed them with my knowledge of Paris .. all due to 'dear' Angelique .. All the best - Hilary Melton-Butcher Positive Letters Inspirational Stories .-= Hilary´s last blog ..<a href="http://positiveletters.blogspot.com/2009/10/provender-hedgerows-with-autumn-colours.html" rel="nofollow">Provender Hedgerows with Autumn Colours</a> =-. Hi Patricia .. now I must find a child! or the library down the road to get hold of one of Diana’s books .

I used to love the Angelique books .. too soppy and romantic – but full of mystique, Frenchness, magic and alchemy (lovely word!) .. when I went to Paris as a 16 year old for the family to tie in with my pen pal and her French family .. apparently I impressed them with my knowledge of Paris .. all due to ‘dear’ Angelique ..

All the best – Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Provender Hedgerows with Autumn Colours =-.

]]> By: Patricia http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10230 Patricia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:26:46 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10230 Hilary, I will add your suggestion to the list...these are a powerful way to learn history...and well written....I had more understanding of UK too...even France...and yes! I love sharing books and discussions with my kids Hilary,
I will add your suggestion to the list…these are a powerful way to learn history…and well written….I had more understanding of UK too…even France…and yes! I love sharing books and discussions with my kids

]]> By: Hilary http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10229 Hilary Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:24:49 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10229 Hi Patricia .. they sound really interesting .. and I must check them out .. The Brother Cadfael series .. reflecting herbs, and murder in this historical series .. set in the Middle Ages .. is another, possibly similar .. Thanks - good to know parents share with their teenagers' books .. always interesting to know about .. Hilary Melton-Butcher Positive Letters Inspirational Stories .-= Hilary´s last blog ..<a href="http://positiveletters.blogspot.com/2009/10/provender-hedgerows-with-autumn-colours.html" rel="nofollow">Provender Hedgerows with Autumn Colours</a> =-. Hi Patricia .. they sound really interesting .. and I must check them out ..

The Brother Cadfael series .. reflecting herbs, and murder in this historical series .. set in the Middle Ages .. is another, possibly similar ..

Thanks – good to know parents share with their teenagers’ books .. always interesting to know about ..

Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Provender Hedgerows with Autumn Colours =-.

]]> By: Patricia http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10214 Patricia Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:45:52 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10214 Julie, Yep they are that good...I am glad you know them too! Gabaldon did a piece on Panalba about how you can figure out if you are English or Scottish by the shape of your feet! and whether or not you should go to the Highland Gathering - it was so funny! Thank you for sharing more about these books. One more to go... Julie,
Yep they are that good…I am glad you know them too! Gabaldon did a piece on Panalba about how you can figure out if you are English or Scottish by the shape of your feet! and whether or not you should go to the Highland Gathering – it was so funny!

Thank you for sharing more about these books. One more to go…

]]> By: Julie http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/10/book-review-diana-gabaldon%e2%80%99s-outlander-series/comment-page-1/#comment-10210 Julie Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:40:25 +0000 http://patriciaswisdom.com/?p=494#comment-10210 Diana's at the top of my list of favorite people to read! A friend suggested "Outlander," the first book, right after it was published, and from that point on I was as gonner. Richly imaginative, historically fascinating, humorous, romantic, thoughtful, loving, adventurous, dramatic, and very very human, this story (one great big long interwoven story) is one I never want to end. (Geek Girl SF, you didn't need to tell me that.) I even have "The Outlandish Companion," a gift from another girlfriend (whose husband was reading the "best parts" to her in the evenings!). I had the opportunity to meet Diana (a local gal) at a Highland games festival, but was too chicken. Watching her, though, as she interacted with others was a delight. I can see where she and the story are truly one. :) This is one of those stories that's meant to be your treat for the day, your own break from "now" and "have-to's", your escape to a completely different world...only I dare anyone to be able to put it down to start dinner! I'm laughing about your tomato chopping; I pulled a couple all-nighters, taking the book to bed at night, then getting back out of bed to get ready for work. .-= Julie´s last blog ..<a href="http://welcometojulieworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/simply-divine.html" rel="nofollow">Simply Divine</a> =-. Diana’s at the top of my list of favorite people to read!

A friend suggested “Outlander,” the first book, right after it was published, and from that point on I was as gonner. Richly imaginative, historically fascinating, humorous, romantic, thoughtful, loving, adventurous, dramatic, and very very human, this story (one great big long interwoven story) is one I never want to end. (Geek Girl SF, you didn’t need to tell me that.) I even have “The Outlandish Companion,” a gift from another girlfriend (whose husband was reading the “best parts” to her in the evenings!).

I had the opportunity to meet Diana (a local gal) at a Highland games festival, but was too chicken. Watching her, though, as she interacted with others was a delight. I can see where she and the story are truly one. :)

This is one of those stories that’s meant to be your treat for the day, your own break from “now” and “have-to’s”, your escape to a completely different world…only I dare anyone to be able to put it down to start dinner! I’m laughing about your tomato chopping; I pulled a couple all-nighters, taking the book to bed at night, then getting back out of bed to get ready for work.
.-= Julie´s last blog ..Simply Divine =-.

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