tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post5251288529255527965..comments2024-03-29T06:59:34.081-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: I ESCAPED NORTH KOREA: A Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott KurtaCarol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-79471302568589347362022-02-23T06:48:06.280-05:002022-02-23T06:48:06.280-05:00Eilliott is a thoughtful reviewer, Ellie. Glad you...Eilliott is a thoughtful reviewer, Ellie. Glad you enjoyed his review.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-65142445344425047062022-02-23T00:26:02.274-05:002022-02-23T00:26:02.274-05:00What a great review and what a great reviewer. Tha...What a great review and what a great reviewer. Thank you Elliott, I am so glad you enjoyed and appreciated my book - my heart was in it! Ellie CroweElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664242718332281984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-13538625896439659282022-02-15T06:24:26.126-05:002022-02-15T06:24:26.126-05:00I'll add your name to the giveaway list, Esth...I'll add your name to the giveaway list, Esther. Thanks for your comment!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-8910368318810447442022-02-15T05:03:49.866-05:002022-02-15T05:03:49.866-05:00Elliott, thanks for another thoughtful and well-wr...Elliott, thanks for another thoughtful and well-written book review.<br />Carol, thank you for sharing Elliott's review and thank you for offering a giveaway. It sounds like a fascinating and powerful middle-grade novel, and I'd love to read it.Esther M. Bandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04164698520222247397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-58546491709549021712022-02-14T19:27:22.833-05:002022-02-14T19:27:22.833-05:00I do have a real writer on my hands, Rosi. Lucky m...I do have a real writer on my hands, Rosi. Lucky me!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-31552663082554367692022-02-14T16:28:47.684-05:002022-02-14T16:28:47.684-05:00Thanks, TErri--and thanks for subscribing!Thanks, TErri--and thanks for subscribing!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-53657101103817854072022-02-14T16:27:54.728-05:002022-02-14T16:27:54.728-05:00A very interesting title and a great Blog post.A very interesting title and a great Blog post.Terri DeGezelle Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098345487949898287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-65571869636819049932022-02-14T16:05:18.171-05:002022-02-14T16:05:18.171-05:00Thank you, Patricia for your thoughtful comment. S...Thank you, Patricia for your thoughtful comment. Since you subscribe to my blog you're in twice!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-64658945166793213922022-02-14T13:28:44.498-05:002022-02-14T13:28:44.498-05:00This sounds like a fascinating read. It is similar...This sounds like a fascinating read. It is similar, but different from other books I have read/reviewed. Every Fallen Star (a finalist in the Cybils several yrs ago) is a wonderful YA memoir about a boy's escape from North Korea -- also very graphic. I enjoyed learning about how kids are brain-washed from birth, the history of North Korea, and the extreme poverty. This book reminds me of thePatricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-34018061823817034592022-02-14T12:50:27.924-05:002022-02-14T12:50:27.924-05:00Thanks, Susan. You're in twice!Thanks, Susan. You're in twice!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-44417949776463893702022-02-14T12:49:16.410-05:002022-02-14T12:49:16.410-05:00Thanks, Danielle. You're in three times!Thanks, Danielle. You're in three times!<br /><br />Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-49575871501516065252022-02-14T12:46:39.076-05:002022-02-14T12:46:39.076-05:00Another excellent review, Elliott! You've conv...Another excellent review, Elliott! You've convinced me that I need to read this book. I know it will help me not only learn about a new culture, but will also help me better understand what hardships some people must endure. I am a happy follower of Carol's blog and shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/676185386050060288/Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-64985201297152611222022-02-14T12:27:39.911-05:002022-02-14T12:27:39.911-05:00Thanks, Elliott, for such an excellent review. Sou...Thanks, Elliott, for such an excellent review. Sounds like this book hit all the high spots with what you are seeking in a good read.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-35431442721738030172022-02-14T08:35:29.073-05:002022-02-14T08:35:29.073-05:00Thanks Greg and Natalie. Appreciate you stopping b...Thanks Greg and Natalie. Appreciate you stopping by!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-57382704946205455062022-02-14T08:33:28.444-05:002022-02-14T08:33:28.444-05:00Your review touched on the many points that will b...Your review touched on the many points that will bring readers to this title. I liked how the pages don't preach but give the facts. Thanks for sharing this title. I've added it to my future read list but let someone else win the giveaway who can get to it in more timely manner. Great job, Elliott!Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-20440775527711964762022-02-14T07:04:57.720-05:002022-02-14T07:04:57.720-05:00This sounds like a fantastic story. I've alway...This sounds like a fantastic story. I've always been fascinated about what life was like in North Korea. And it must not have been that much easier as an orphan in China.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-74257866503082711472022-02-14T06:23:07.745-05:002022-02-14T06:23:07.745-05:00Thanks, Jess. your name goes in the hat!Thanks, Jess. your name goes in the hat!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-82987226258028017512022-02-13T22:50:20.422-05:002022-02-13T22:50:20.422-05:00This sounds like a powerful book. I enjoyed readin...This sounds like a powerful book. I enjoyed reading the review. Thanks for the chance to win a copy too. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-5010026404082322802022-02-13T17:33:34.143-05:002022-02-13T17:33:34.143-05:00What a wonderful review. You have a real writer on...What a wonderful review. You have a real writer on your hands, Carol. I will pass on the giveaway. Too many books. Not enough time. Thanks for the post.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-53942157824593485762022-02-12T19:54:13.565-05:002022-02-12T19:54:13.565-05:00Thanks, Annette. Your name starts the list!Thanks, Annette. Your name starts the list!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-18062004352030603612022-02-12T19:31:32.309-05:002022-02-12T19:31:32.309-05:00Looks like one my kids should read...and me, too.
...Looks like one my kids should read...and me, too.<br />annettemwhipple@gmail.comAnnette Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599442801061943673noreply@blogger.com