“I have to thank the commenter who beneficial the novel Beautyland,” wrote a reader named Julie. “I laughed and teared up and even threw the ebook down after studying a very killer line; I by no means need it to finish. Can we do a put up the place everybody says, ‘I need to thank the CoJ commenter who…’ We are able to have an enormous dogpile of gratitude and ‘Are you able to imagine how fortunate we’re this web site exists?!’”
Julie’s remark made me clutch my coronary heart — and I couldn’t agree extra together with her sentiment that the CoJ group at all times reveals up with humor and knowledge. Listed below are a couple of issues I’ve discovered from CoJ readers, and I’d LOVE to listen to your solutions, too.
* “Go first within the buffet line. Why does nobody need to be the one to begin it? I’m at all times up for that job.” — Sydnee
* “My objective one yr was to exchange all my small, foolish underwear with enormous panties and BE OK WITH IT, and it’s nonetheless one of the best decision I’ve made. My life modified after I purchased lingerie two sizes too large. So cozy! No wedgies! This have to be how males really feel EVERY DAY OF THEIR DAMN LIVES! I’m a hardcore large panty evangelist.” — Jen
* “In heart-to-hearts, ask somebody, ‘Do you need to vent, or are you searching for assist?’ My mother did this, and it was so good to speak freely with out getting her two cents and in addition to get her sage recommendation after I did need it. It’s priceless to know that somebody loves you adequate to take heed to you vent.” — Molly
* “Bless you, new mothers. For those who’re attempting, you might be doing a terrific job.” — Nameless
“Westman Atelier Child Cheeks blush sticks are expensive, little question, however I’ve the shade ‘poppet’ which interprets to the prettiest naughtiest flush on my cheeks. (I’ve truly gotten rid of all of my different blushes.)” — Jade
* “My dad and mom divorced when my sisters and I had been younger, and our lives modified financially for the more severe as my mom refused alimony and simply needed ‘her women.’ Rising up first-generation Latina throughout a time when Latina ladies not often acquired divorced, I felt very lonely. However studying Little Ladies made me really feel much less alone, for the reason that March women went via their very own trials, and poverty was additionally an enormous theme of their lives.” — Mallory
* “When it’s essential to chop an onion, place your chopping board in your stovetop and activate the vent/fan. No tears!” — Lisa
* “I as soon as learn that we must always assume, ‘identical to me typically.’ As in, ‘That particular person is being a jerk…identical to me typically’ or ‘She is being fully unreasonable… identical to me typically.’ A very good reminder that none of us are good!” — Laura
Plus, one million books and films and TV collection! I lately completed The Husbands (“such a enjoyable audiobook, particularly with the British accents,” commented Riss), and Deadloch is up subsequent.
What about you??? What have you ever gleaned from CoJ readers? ILYSM xoxo
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