This was a book that was recommended via some magazine and I was quite drawn by the title. At first I thought it was little far out, but then I started to relate to it. Here is this poor girl who can feel the feelings of the person who has prepared the food. The title refers to the birthday cake her mother makes her for her 9th birthday when this particular "gift?" hits her, and she realizes how unhappy her mother is. So she starts to pay attention, not only to her mother but to everyone. The only food she can eat without experiencing the feelings of the cook is factory food, and she becomes very adept at recognizing which particular factory food comes from. To me, it was a good analogy for the way we eat today: Just eat it fast without any feelings because we've lost the art of enjoying our food.Of course it would be difficult to actually FEEL the feelings of whomever prepares the food on a daily basis, and she actually doesn't much like it, and she is also afraid to cook for herself because she doesn't want to explore that idea either. But it was really good. She also has a brother that has his own special gift. As does her father, though his is just plain odd.
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HALLIE: This book was very very different to read. It was cool for me to experience this strange power with the girl. My favorite part was that she was just so real and genuine with her feelings and emotions. The book ends though with a out of the blue twist that doesn't even really make sense. The whole powers thing seemed so impossible that for me it was hard to believe. The book itself is a great read and fun!
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Is this a kindle or real??? I am totally planning on stealing some books when I come out next weekend. The premise sounds cool though, I feel like there have been some movies with this same idea as well... it's def an interesting concept and can totally be compared to the way Americans eat today.
Kindle. So sorry! But you know, I was thinking, since you never use the kindle, you should just hook yours to my account, and then at least you will get the books I am downloading -- especially since I am more or less using it exclusively! That way when you want to buy a book, you can buy a book, but when you want to borrow a kindle read from me, you can! Win win I am thinking! (And guess you're not worried that Dad will lurk in here, huh.!!!)
hmmm that's a good idea! cause I really do ever barely use it! Haha and no, Dad would never bother getting over here to read book reviews!
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