Author Topic: Book discussion thread. (Read 62827 times)

Mr. Joe · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2015, 01:38:19 PM »

Quote from: Donna Sue on September 18, 2015, 10:10:07 AM

Seriously considering buying the audio as well though. Then I can have Jewel read to me whenever I want.

My plan also, I want Jewel to read to me whenever I want.

cillapgp · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2015, 01:39:34 PM »

EDA Confession: I've never read CDTD

Javo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2015, 01:43:01 PM »

Quote from: cillapgp on September 18, 2015, 01:39:34 PM

EDA Confession: I've never read CDTD

To reassure you: I only read a few chapters, And I have it on cd as well. I never made it so far. I have "A life uncommon" on dvd for several years now, still have to see it. I was just never in the mood. always something else I wanted to read more or wanted to watch instead.

Jessica · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:09:05 PM »

Same here, John and Cilla. I've never been able to stomach it.

The bit I've read of CDTD didn't really capture my attention.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:20:40 PM »

Chasing Down the Dawn is actually a pretty easy read. I wouldn't say it's better or worse than Never Broken so far, just different. CDTD is really just a bunch of short stories about her life before and after fame, along with some poems and random little tidbits thrown in, and some of her drawings. I've actually only read through it all from start to finish once, and the rest I just kinda flip through random pages and read different excerpts here and there. There's actually one about her mom when she was five that might break your heart to read it now.

Nobody · « **Reply #25 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:25:16 PM »

I only read CDTD, about a month ago. Took about 90 minutes.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #26 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:28:37 PM »

Quote from: Randy on September 18, 2015, 10:26:43 AM

Tons of details I never knew, too! Like:
Spoiler: show
Tom Bodett wrote a $5000 check to complete her fundraiser for Interlochen.

Yeah, I was surprised by that, too! This is one thing I like about the book so far, we hear more details that we've never heard before. I'm starting chapter 11 now and can't wait to read/hear more.

Nobody · « **Reply #27 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:00:43 PM »

I have to say, I never thought that I would like an audio book. First one ever and I can't believe how much it adds to the book. I guess, if you have a "thing" for Jewel's voice in song, hearing her tell her story invests you in it all the more. I have to admit, I was shocked at how much it drew me in. It is what she wanted. It's visceral.

Echo · « **Reply #28 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:06:45 PM »

I feel like CDTD as good as parts are this book makes me actually feel something and reflect more and think. I like to read, but lately the two books that have inspired me are of course this one and Felicia Day's new book

Randy · « **Reply #29 on:** September 18, 2015, 08:02:54 PM »

Quote from: SMP on September 18, 2015, 03:00:43 PM

I have to say, I never thought that I would like an audio book. First one ever and I can't believe how much it adds to the book. I guess, if you have a "thing" for Jewel's voice in song, hearing her tell her story invests you in it all the more. I have to admit, I was shocked at how much it drew me in. It is what she wanted. It's visceral.

I love her speaking voice as much as her singing voice, so this is right in my wheelhouse.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #30 on:** September 18, 2015, 09:03:07 PM »

Oh shit, I just got to the part about Nedra taking over Jewel's finances and management and starting Soul City Cafe etc.

Spoiler: show

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #31 on:** September 18, 2015, 10:42:09 PM »

The almighty "Z". Dang.

Spoiler: show

Also, these lyrics from Love Is a Garden make a lot more sense now. For those who don't know, Jewel and Ty broke up for a couple of months in 2003:

And our moms all squeeze like weeds, they get in the way
Now you're gone and I'm here,
I'm missing you dear,
We took a break, what a mistake
What we needed to do was just make some room for me and you.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #32 on:** September 18, 2015, 11:22:55 PM »

And now I'm crying. I honestly didn't think I would.

Man, screw Nedra. To think that everything came to a head while recording and promoting 0304 is just... ugh. And no one was really aware of the extent of the whole thing. It's all so weird, man.

Sklara · « **Reply #33 on:** September 19, 2015, 02:31:09 AM »

I had to returnd the ebook but I managed to read a few chapters and found the ones with all the Nedra thing. I never though it was so bad. Those people that surraunded her...it just sick and terrible! Ty was her light and I understand now why she loved him so much and still does.

The fact that she lived all those years not knowing how much money she had, leaving everything to her mom and other people is just incredible. I would expect her to be more independent in that domain of her life, but then again she got cought in the Wonderland magic. GAIW really makes sense now. I think I'm learning to read Jewel lyrics better now... some lyrics are pretty explicit at this point.

Also the fisrts chapters where she talks about her childhood is a lot like CDTD, but it fills some gaps and there are a few new stories too.

I did notices in the photo section. There are pics from the Alaska trip and they are dated 2008, but it was 2009 acctually. I tweeted it to her but I guess no one really cares but me

Cant wait for my physical copy so I can finish it!

ShawnShamrock · « **Reply #34 on:** September 19, 2015, 07:18:58 AM »

Am I the only one distracted by Jewel's reading voice. There is something odd about it and I don't really mean that in a negative way. Does that have something to do with her dyslexia? I ask as like a serious question? Does anyone else know what I mean?

Nobody · « **Reply #35 on:** September 19, 2015, 08:37:39 AM »

Quote from: ShawnShamrock on September 19, 2015, 07:18:58 AM

Am I the only one distracted by Jewel's reading voice. There is something odd about it and I don't really mean that in a negative way. Does that have something to do with her dyslexia? I ask as like a serious question? Does anyone else know what I mean?

When I first popped it on, I was surprised at how fast she seemed to be talking. Then I remembered, she's reading - it's different. I never listened to an audio book before. I think you're noticing the diffference between her reading and speaking (which is how we're used to hearing her - like in an interview) and her voice changes and sounds fresher when she begins a "new take" where before, it had been a little rougher. She did this over a course of 3 days and the magic of editng makes it one piece - I think you're just hearng that type of stuff.

Quote from: Randy on September 18, 2015, 08:02:54 PM

Quote from: SMP on September 18, 2015, 03:00:43 PM
I have to say, I never thought that I would like an audio book. First one ever and I can't believe how much it adds to the book. I guess, if you have a "thing" for Jewel's voice in song, hearing her tell her story invests you in it all the more. I have to admit, I was shocked at how much it drew me in. It is what she wanted. It's visceral.
I love her speaking voice as much as her singing voice, so this is right in my wheelhouse.

I concur. This is up my alley too and why I never minded some of the music a lot of people don't like. I can listen to her sing or read anything and be transported. It's kinda ephemeral. I'm gonna stop here, because I am the new age fruit cake.

Mr. Joe · « **Reply #36 on:** September 19, 2015, 03:36:04 PM »

Quote from: SMP on September 19, 2015, 08:37:39 AM

I concur. This is up my alley too and why I never minded some of the music a lot of people don't like. I can listen to her sing or read anything and be transported. It's kinda ephemeral. I'm gonna stop here, because I am the new age fruit cake.

My feelings as well, Jewel is an angel.

I am the new age fruit cake.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #37 on:** September 20, 2015, 12:11:06 PM »

I finally finished the audio book. I'm gonna have to actually read the book this time to really let things sink in and critic it. I don't know if it was just me, but it kinda seemed as though some topics just sorta stopped and she went on to something else. It was kinda jarring and hard to get used to. Maybe the book layout makes that make sense? Hopefully.

But overall I really like what she had to say toward the end, and about the difference between male and female ego when they get married and have kids. I obviously can't relate on a personal level, but she described my dad to a T. The problem is, he's never grown out of that "king" mindset. At 64 I don't think he ever will, but that's a whole different topic.

Lily · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2015, 02:24:04 AM »

Yo! I'm back. How are you?

I had given up on Jewel, but some months ago, after chatting with Emilie (who else?!) I decided to give her new album a chance. And I was glad: I love it.
Then I got her book on my Kindle - I read half of it and I'm really enjoying it. It's like the adult version of CDTD, where things are finally explained.

Jessica · « **Reply #39 on:** September 21, 2015, 06:23:31 AM »

Hi, Lily - welcome back! Great to see you around!!