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Not in real life. I mean on the Internet.

I have decided to stop using Blogger and use Wordpress instead. My new blog will now be at www.nutfreenerd.wordpress.com.

Thanks for understanding!

Always,
NutFreeNerd

Quote: Leo Tolstoy

This week's quote is:

"What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness."

- Leo Tolstoy

 

This quote stuck out to me because it is talking about a theme that has been analyzed and scrutinized throughout history. It seems as though it is human nature to be attracted to things that are pleasant to the eye, even when those things may be harmful both physically and emotionally. When looking at it from an outsider's point of view, it does seem like a strange and silly thing: why would someone eat that pretty piece of cake, even though they know it is bad for them? Yet we do it anyways.

 

Always,

NutFreeNerd

Book Review: JUST DON'T FALL

Author: Josh Sundquist
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Penguin Books
Release Date: December 17, 2009

Just Don't Fall is the true story of Josh Sundquist, who at age nine was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a cancer strain that eventually led to the amputation of his left leg. Who would have thought that this boy from Virginia would someday grow up to be an award-winning Paralympic skier and motivational speaker? Written from his own perspective, Sundquist recounts his life in a way that will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

I have watched Josh Sundquist's videos on Youtube for quite some time now, and I have always wanted to read his book. However, it was only recently that I have finally gotten around to reading it. How I wish I had read it sooner! I have not read many autobiographies or memoirs, but after completing this book I certainly will. Josh Sundquist writes with an excellent voice. I loved the way he changed his writing style as the book progressed, because it started when he was young and ended more towards the present. His writing keeps you engaged throughout the entire story.

Usually I can handle sad books, because I know that they are fictional. However, this was a different case, because these things actually happened to someone. It was heartbreaking, to say the least. But it was also inspiring. If Josh could endure all of these awful things, especially at such a young age, and still achieve amazing things with his life then there is no reason why everyone else can't do the same thing.

Overall, I loved this book. If you have never heard of Josh Sundquist, I encourage you to look him up on Youtube and watch some of his videos. You won't be disappointed!

My Rating: :0) :0) :0) :0) :0) 5 out of 5 smileys.

Would I recommend it to a friend?: Absolutely!

Yours,
NutFreeNerd

Quote: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

This week's quote is:

"That any civilized human being in this nineteenth century should not be aware that the earth travelled round the sun appeared to me to be such an extraordinary fact that I could hardly realize it."

- John Watson talking about Sherlock Holmes in A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

 

 

This is why I love the Sherlock Holmes stories. You think that they are going to be stuffy, boring books, when in reality they are full of humor and entertainment. Seriously, read them! :)

 

Always,

NutFreeNerd