tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post1800473303297922234..comments2024-03-28T08:49:59.941-05:00Comments on Laura's Reviews: A Friend that Reads is a Friend Indeed . . . Remembering Laura HivalaLaura's Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-48491312433018016322010-02-08T22:51:28.777-06:002010-02-08T22:51:28.777-06:00What a lovely person and dear friend. I feel like...What a lovely person and dear friend. I feel like I know her from the books she read. I read the unabridged Count of Mount Cristo this past year, and it is now one of my favorites, too!<br /><br />How wonderful to still have her memory in your love of books. What a gift she gave you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870662298657958483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-77550822899084011902010-02-07T14:03:20.857-06:002010-02-07T14:03:20.857-06:00I forgot to say in my post that Laura liked the Sh...I forgot to say in my post that Laura liked the Shopaholic series because of Becky's rationalizations for shopping. Laura thought they were the arguments that a rational engineer would make. :-)<br /><br />I also wanted to say that Laura's dream was to be an environmental lawyer. She had taken all of the tests, had been accepted, and had just started classes two weeks before she passed away. Laura was living her dream and I'm sad that the world will never get to see the awesome environmental lawyer I know she would have been.Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-56838788130644378382010-02-04T18:53:24.802-06:002010-02-04T18:53:24.802-06:00I'm so sorry about Laura. What a tragedy fo s...I'm so sorry about Laura. What a tragedy fo someone so young. It is hard to believe how many deaths are caused by drug interactions. It's scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-39252559409070460102010-02-02T23:44:29.032-06:002010-02-02T23:44:29.032-06:00My deepest sypathies. She sounds like a great per...My deepest sypathies. She sounds like a great person and I'm sure she'll be missed, but not forgotten.TheBlackSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384038059799833795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-31330363904961630282010-02-02T03:33:18.170-06:002010-02-02T03:33:18.170-06:00I'm so sorry for your loss.
CorraI'm so sorry for your loss.<br /><br />CorraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-54840659759359439282010-02-01T20:09:41.346-06:002010-02-01T20:09:41.346-06:00That was a beautiful post, Laura. Very fitting for...That was a beautiful post, Laura. Very fitting for the beautiful person that Laura was. You both have inspired me to take more time to read -- light-hearted and the meatier stuff. And, I believe the Count of Monte Cristo will end up on my books to read pile very soon!Corinnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-62641380848949704692010-02-01T19:03:29.377-06:002010-02-01T19:03:29.377-06:00I loved the lists of Laura's books that we cou...I loved the lists of Laura's books that we could talk about! She also had me read A Prayer for Owen Meany when we were in college! I laughed and cried throughout the entire book and it is now one of my absolute favorites that I can read over and over again. I loved her so much, and will miss her more than words can say. A wonderful post Laura.Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233651455115394130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-73825897895437055192010-02-01T17:36:49.092-06:002010-02-01T17:36:49.092-06:00Thanks for sharing this, Laura. I haven't kep...Thanks for sharing this, Laura. I haven't kept in touch with either of you since college but felt close to our whole environmental engineering group and just when I'm finally getting around to getting back in touch with the ol' gang, it's so sad to hear that Laura H passed away :( I only have positive memories of her. She was both a very focused student and a super kind, loving person at the same time, a rare combination. Fortunately, our happy memories of the time we had with her while she was on this earth will live forever.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889626975710745256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-151992765845288152010-02-01T14:48:43.355-06:002010-02-01T14:48:43.355-06:00So sorry to hear. Nice to hear about Laura and you...So sorry to hear. Nice to hear about Laura and your relationship with books.<br /><br />Most of my book friends are online buddies.vvb32 readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924589941745430884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-32980457174394916742010-02-01T13:35:41.980-06:002010-02-01T13:35:41.980-06:00I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your dear f...I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Thank you for sharing her wonderful memory with us. I have a few friends with whom I love talking books. We get heady with excitement whenever we share a favorite read.Laura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-11933100821227398782010-02-01T13:10:39.024-06:002010-02-01T13:10:39.024-06:00I'm so sorry about your friend, Laura. My thou...I'm so sorry about your friend, Laura. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your memories of your friend are priceless and I thank you for sharing them with all of us.Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-848720823681912132010-02-01T12:56:13.343-06:002010-02-01T12:56:13.343-06:00How very sad - I'm so sorry for your loss.
T...How very sad - I'm so sorry for your loss. <br /><br />There couldn't be a better tribute than to read the books your friend recommended. She had great taste: Monte Cristo is a marvellous adventure, and Circle of Friends is one of my all-time favourites. It has a lot to say about female friendship and loyalty.<br /><br />I've always resisted Jodi Picoult, but maybe I should think again. Of the two you mention, Salem Falls appeals the most so I've put that on my 'to read' list.Miss Moppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712153554458139838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-4610444878715846432010-02-01T09:52:23.436-06:002010-02-01T09:52:23.436-06:00My heart aches for you at the loss of such a good ...My heart aches for you at the loss of such a good friend. My father was an avid reader and I got my love for reading from him. We traded books back and forth, and he always had something set aside for me to read when I'd go to visit him. He passed unexpectedly just before Christmas, and it's bittersweet when I get a book I know he would have loved, or when I come across something he wanted me to read, but I hadn't yet. <br /><br />You are in my thoughts and prayers. (((((HUGS)))))tweezlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-6626042243423604642010-02-01T07:33:13.210-06:002010-02-01T07:33:13.210-06:00I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. What a...I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. What a tragedy.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-66923465118065713792010-02-01T07:26:33.141-06:002010-02-01T07:26:33.141-06:00My heart aches for you and all those who have shar...My heart aches for you and all those who have shared and lost a friendship like the one you describe. To find such a friend is surely one of life's greatest blessings, and to lose her, one of its greatest sadnesses. Condolences.Mille Feuillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472059574304208231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-64136924431721036662010-02-01T07:25:15.267-06:002010-02-01T07:25:15.267-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mille Feuillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472059574304208231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-78064907581736757852010-02-01T03:49:55.258-06:002010-02-01T03:49:55.258-06:00I am very sorry that you lost such a good friend, ...I am very sorry that you lost such a good friend, she sounds like a very special person.<br /><br />I am sure that she still thinks your blog is wonderful and I know that this post will make her feel special.Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-29015160816916886352010-01-31T23:29:23.365-06:002010-01-31T23:29:23.365-06:00I'm sorry for your loss. Laura sounds like a ...I'm sorry for your loss. Laura sounds like a wonderful person and a special friend.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-88250974968678878962010-01-31T19:55:53.496-06:002010-01-31T19:55:53.496-06:00Laura, I am so sorry about the loss of your wonder...Laura, I am so sorry about the loss of your wonderful friend. A friendship like the one you had with her is a rare and special gift. This is a very touching tribute to Laura Hivala.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-12580411827257356642010-01-31T19:49:48.249-06:002010-01-31T19:49:48.249-06:00I'm tearing up....Laura was such a kind hearte...I'm tearing up....Laura was such a kind hearted wonderful person - she has left this world much too soon. Thanks for the blog - I didn't know of Laura's love for books. I'll try to read some of the ones from her list too.Liz Carsonhttp://www.facebook.com/#/liz.carson1?ref=namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-38004302493671530842010-01-31T19:38:48.766-06:002010-01-31T19:38:48.766-06:00What a beautiful friendship! I'm so sorry for...What a beautiful friendship! I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way...Emily H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13787399247392317028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-42042290703319033222010-01-31T19:38:37.262-06:002010-01-31T19:38:37.262-06:00Priceless memories of a wonderous friendship. I...Priceless memories of a wonderous friendship. I'm sorry for your loss dear friend. I can't say I've ever shared my taste in books so closely as you did with Laura with anyone. <br /><br />Beautiful tribute. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-52579527401756558082010-01-31T19:19:53.087-06:002010-01-31T19:19:53.087-06:00I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your fr...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Your post was a lovely tribute to her.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-19457592098718193922010-01-31T18:31:56.970-06:002010-01-31T18:31:56.970-06:00I came here in response to a comment left on
The ...I came here in response to a comment left on <br />The Curious Reader,to find you grieving. Unfortunatly, I know something of grief. My heart is with you, and I share in the sorrow of your loss.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-86390212840264204142010-01-31T18:27:50.107-06:002010-01-31T18:27:50.107-06:00What a loving tribute, and my condolences for the ...What a loving tribute, and my condolences for the those of a friend. Books build bridges and enable us to connect with each other on a variety of levels, and it is very special when you find a kindred spirit with whom you can share your bookish thoughts.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.com