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To: TruthConquers

My daughters love to read as well. I can’t tell you how many other parents make fun of me because me and my two youngest crawl into bed my early every night and read stories together before they go to sleep. They also laugh at me because I read pretty much every book I buy for my teenage daughter. Well, they can laugh all they want, because she and I have nightly conversations about books, and they always lead to insights into her life and her thinking. These same parents are the ones who complain that their children never seem to have any reason to speak to them. Thanks to books, I always have conversation starters for mine. I hope your daughter continues in her love for reading. When she gets a little older, try the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyers. I thorougly enjoyed reading those books after my 17 year old finished them. Vampires and Werewolves, but not your typical storyline about them.


12 posted on 08/21/2007 2:40:11 PM PDT by USMCWife6869 (Godspeed Sand Sharks.)
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To: USMCWife6869

One of the performers in my group - I think she’s 15 - lent me “Twilight” last weekend. Sounds as though I’ll like it!


39 posted on 08/21/2007 2:58:55 PM PDT by Xenalyte (Can you count, suckas? I say the future is ours . . . if you can count.)
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To: USMCWife6869

I will have to write that one down. Right now she is reading Terry Pratchett, Guards, Guards, I think. Her Uncle highly recommended them, and he also is a big reader and loves the fact that she is too.

I too love the aspect of reading and then discussing a book with her. It is does allow for more bonding, specially as they get older.


44 posted on 08/21/2007 3:05:16 PM PDT by TruthConquers (Delendae sunt publici scholae)
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