tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post9189634326255801366..comments2024-03-14T16:46:14.455-05:00Comments on Becky's Book Reviews: Presidential Reading ChallengeBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793618692608823102noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-49632011880501128592008-11-05T12:29:00.000-06:002008-11-05T12:29:00.000-06:00I am done. I read 6 and think that is it. No blog...I am done. I read 6 and think that is it. No blog so I will post them here.<BR/><BR/>1. Harness, Cheryl The Remarkable Thomas Jeffereson <BR/>2. Schlessinger, Jr. Arthur M Grant<BR/>3. Souter, Gerry, Janet John Quincy Adams<BR/>4. Harness, Cheryl The Remakable John Adams<BR/>5. Favor, Lesli J. Martin Van Buren<BR/>6. Venezia, Mike George WashingtonGrilsgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995218396026628182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-36888034656569775082008-10-22T20:17:00.000-05:002008-10-22T20:17:00.000-05:00I am going to do level four.I like reading speeche...I am going to do level four.<BR/><BR/>I like reading speeches, and even though I am Australian - the idea of reading through some presidential speeches and comparing them and reflecting how things have changed over the years appeals to me.<BR/><BR/>AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-526032718944738082008-10-21T12:12:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:12:00.000-05:00This sounds like fun and has a long enough time fr...This sounds like fun and has a long enough time frame.SueFitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159627168821388338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-50696580846777223532008-09-08T10:37:00.000-05:002008-09-08T10:37:00.000-05:00I have completed the Presidential Reading Challeng...I have completed the Presidential Reading Challenge. Here is my link:<BR/>http://bobbisbooknook.blogspot.com/2008/09/presidential-reading-challenge.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334812243182354729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-54539960649872587592008-07-14T14:35:00.000-05:002008-07-14T14:35:00.000-05:00I dote on John Adams, and have his biography aroun...I dote on John Adams, and have his biography around here...<BR/>somewhere. It's a long book, so I'll sign up for Level One only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-4435133354056784982008-07-12T14:13:00.000-05:002008-07-12T14:13:00.000-05:00Adding this to my never-ending list. I have YET to...Adding this to my never-ending list. I have YET to complete a challenge! Judy (Intergalactic Bookworm)Intergalactic Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960126102761516710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-24403417468081379052008-07-04T16:08:00.000-05:002008-07-04T16:08:00.000-05:00Hey Becky! I'm looking forward to this challenge!!...Hey Becky! I'm looking forward to this challenge!!! <BR/><BR/>I'm choosing level 3. <BR/><BR/>My post is here: http://tarasreadingchallenges.blogspot.com/2008/07/presidential-reading-challenge.htmlTara @ Tales of a Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053850774972995201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-3807314481726101002008-07-03T16:25:00.000-05:002008-07-03T16:25:00.000-05:00I am so ready for this challenge. Just looking at ...I am so ready for this challenge. Just looking at the books on my own shelves and looking/ordering from amazon and checking out from the library, I am set.<BR/>I will do a level 4!!!!!<BR/>kim in ohioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-69167515349493838952008-07-03T13:26:00.000-05:002008-07-03T13:26:00.000-05:00The last thing I need is another reading challenge...The last thing I need is another reading challenge, but I've been meaning to read Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama before the election. I guess that makes me level 1.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929468785993424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-25105779760652691862008-07-03T10:38:00.000-05:002008-07-03T10:38:00.000-05:00If you decide to switch levels that is fine with m...If you decide to switch levels that is fine with me. :) And the reverse is also true, by the way, if anyone decides to downgrade they can. So if you sign up for five books but only get three or one done, then it's not a failure in my books.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793618692608823102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-66588612829439711702008-07-03T00:00:00.000-05:002008-07-03T00:00:00.000-05:00Gosh Becky, another challenge. We really need a 1...Gosh Becky, another challenge. We really need a 12 step program for this LOL!<BR/><BR/>I'm in! I'm going to participate in Level One. Here's a question:<BR/><BR/>Let say I finish my one book and decide I could read two more to make it Level Two. Can I change it to level two then?<BR/><BR/>Here is my blog post for the challenge:<BR/><BR/>http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2008/07/presidential-reading-challenge-july-4.htmlTeddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-23170233929859123022008-07-02T09:06:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:06:00.000-05:00I'm going to commit to Level 3. I'm planning to re...I'm going to commit to Level 3. I'm planning to read: The Madness of Mary Lincoln, Lincoln: the Man Behind the Myths, John Adams, The Truth About Hillary, and Laura Bush.Brightmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808912482484827947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-56359063958540195162008-07-02T01:00:00.000-05:002008-07-02T01:00:00.000-05:00I'm definitely in; it sounds right up my alley. Gi...I'm definitely in; it sounds right up my alley. Given that one of my 'dream jobs' is to be a political speechwriter, I'm going option number 4 :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601457205953446848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-27101958194622446072008-07-01T20:14:00.000-05:002008-07-01T20:14:00.000-05:00I will do level 3. I will read 5, but probably mor...I will do level 3. I will read 5, but probably more. I think this will be fun. sfdavide.blogspot.com. Dont forget my Christopher Moore challengesfdavidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792716083153401030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-30028318027180949462008-07-01T19:10:00.000-05:002008-07-01T19:10:00.000-05:00Crap, Becky. I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER CHALLENGE!!! Bu...Crap, Becky. I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER CHALLENGE!!! But this one tempts me nonetheless. Gonna give it some thought. Might actually go the primary documents route. We'll see.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-87293345859310982942008-07-01T17:36:00.000-05:002008-07-01T17:36:00.000-05:00This challenge reminds me of my dad. He liked to r...This challenge reminds me of my dad. He liked to read big boring looking books of the presidents' lives. He always told me interesting stories he had read. Not that inspired me to read them.Laura Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585254426161993523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-22623668130256596862008-07-01T17:04:00.000-05:002008-07-01T17:04:00.000-05:00Ok as a general rule I stink at challenges but I a...Ok as a general rule I stink at challenges but I already have Truman by David McCullough on my to read shelf so I'll commit to reading that by November. That would make me level 1.Paige Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09823929357425078374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33553028.post-70612452016694720112008-07-01T13:23:00.000-05:002008-07-01T13:23:00.000-05:00I love this, can't wait to read the early Presiden...I love this, can't wait to read the early Presidents.<BR/>Let's see Jefferson, Washignton, Madson, Adams, Tyler, and Poke<BR/><BR/>LindyGrilsgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995218396026628182noreply@blogger.com