Book Review from Florida || Gift from the Sea

[@gleannemarie]

Yes! I felt exactly the same way about this book - my dear friend gave it to me when I was moving away, starting a new chapter in my life... I didn't appreciate it as much at the time, but it's a treasure as I enter my 50s. I love how books can be appreciated differently at various phases of our lives. I love the complexities of a woman's soul.

[@RoadReads]

Agreed! What the heck are men pondering over? 😉

[@jeanettepaulson4525]

Yes, I agree Gifts from the Sea, that is one of my favorite books. I read it during 2020. And I marked portions to come back to. I am a grandma with a 21 year old down to a 11 year old. I’m enjoying watching my children raise their own children. I love her beautiful expressions of life. Thank you for the lovely reminder of books I’ve love.

[@RoadReads]

I’m so happy to hear it’s one of your favorites, Jeanette!!

[@sarah-roadworthy]

We had a quote from Gift from the Sea in our wedding! I recently got back from Florida myself. I did not take the van. If you swing by Jacksonville, I strongly encourage you to stop at Chamblin's Book mine. They have a cafe/used bookstore downtown and a warehouse by the naval air station. Amazing selection. Have a list or. you'll easily get overwhelmed.

[@RoadReads]

Thank you for the bookstore intel, Sarah!! I’m already back in Tennessee but I’ll keep it in mind for a future trip!

[@cathyg.9996]

A perfect book to read on an island in Florida. My mother gave me this book many years ago when I was 34 years old and now that I will be 60 in a couple months, I should read it again because I’m sure it will be a very different experience. I enjoyed this video and you have inspired me to reread this book. 🐚

[@RoadReads]

I'm fairly certain it will be quite a different reading experience for you now! Thank you so much for watching!! I really appreciate that, Cathy!

[@carlaking3459]

Love that you take us on the road with you!! Good job on the bike ride :)

[@RoadReads]

Aww, thank you Carla! I’m so happy that i did the bike ride to Captiva. Felt good! And it’s Florida, so it’s a flat ride.

[@gretchen6475]

I have read Gift From the Sea several times. There are things I really love about it and some that I don't. It has been a while since I read it last. It is definitely a book that is appreciated differently in the different seasons of our lives and as we have lived more. I also saw the similarities to Walden.

[@RoadReads]

I should re-read Walden sooner rather than later. And it sounds like you and I felt the same way about Gift from the Sea.

[@mattierosss]

I really enjoyed this book review. The background, photos, and quotes are great. Thank you :)

[@RoadReads]

Thank you so much! I filmed it first at the beach BUT as you might imagine, that was a bust because of the wind.

[@teritucciarelli4451]

Great video! So glad you got away for a little time in my lovely state. I grew up in Indiana but I have lived here now for many years. I still appreciate its beauty every day. 😊I hope you got home before the unusual rain storm! I live by the beach so I know I will enjoy this book. Thank you for putting it on my radar!

[@RoadReads]

Ah, you're so lucky to live there!! ENJOY all that is amazing in your home state! I left Florida on Sunday...rained until I hit Georgia. Ugh. But safe and sound travels, so I can't complain.

[@myreadinglife8816]

A fantastic review! I love that you went to the place the book was written. The book is certainly thought provoking and worth re-reading.

[@RoadReads]

It's absolutely beautiful on Sanibel and Captiva! Although, at the moment, they are still recovering from the September 2022 Hurricane Ian. I biked everywhere instead of driving, and realized that is my idea of paradise. Thanks so much for talking about this book a little while ago, because I honestly had forgotten all about it till your video.

[@Novaturient_Liv]

I read this a few years ago and appreciated it in its discussing the stages of life. I am looking forward to re-reading it in the coming years. I love your single book reviews, the pulling of imagery, quotes, and author background is fantastic. Thank you for this wonderful book review!

[@RoadReads]

Thank you so much!! And it’s great to hear that you enjoyed it! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Welcome to my neck of the woods, Susan. 🌴 Hope you really enjoy your lovely little getaway down here. 🌊 Loved hearing your thoughts on Anne’s book. Take care! Have fun! ☀️

[@RoadReads]

Your neck of the woods is WONDERFUL, Laura!! 🌴🌊🦀🐠 Thank you for spending a bit of your Sunday morning with me!!

[@ShannonsChannel]

Really interesting, Susan. And you make me miss Florida when I'm sitting here surrounded by snow mounds. In my middle age, my ambition is just bas strong as in my 20s! No shedding for me!

[@RoadReads]

You and I could probably have a long talk about ambition! I hope spring comes to your neck of the woods soon!!

[@tanyawillisanderson]

One of my fav books and one I do reread every summer. I would’ve loved to have met her.

[@RoadReads]

She was a very interesting person! Thanks for watching!! 🩵

[@EntertheBook]

I remember this book- such a lovely recap and love seeing you and the camper out in the wild ❤

[@RoadReads]

So fun to have the camper van out and about. Especially in Florida, my happy place! You still have your camper? Any trips planned?

[@EntertheBook]

@@RoadReads we do! My husband is changing careers to become an rv technician! We should be camping even more in the future! Our favorite is just to pop over onto Galveston island.

[@RoadReads]

@@EntertheBook Oh wow! That's exciting!!

[@EntertheBook]

@@RoadReads I know- never too old for new adventures of life right?

[@RoadReads]

@@EntertheBook Absolutely!!

[@kimdement6848]

I’m over in palmetto through Feb! At our mobile. Super close.

[@RoadReads]

Lucky you!! Enjoy this Florida weather!! 🩵 My drive north has already commenced and man was it was hard to leave.

[@karenwetherald6086]

Oh that sunshine is gorgeous !!! I'm cheering for your bike ride from here :) "Gift From The Sea" sounds like a beautiful book.... on to my tbr list it goes.

[@RoadReads]

If you read it, let me know what you think please! The bike ride to Captiva went really well! Once I got on Sanibel Island, I never drove the van till I left. I biked everywhere…which was WONDERFUL!!

[@karenwetherald6086]

@@RoadReads I regret nothing.... I called my local book shop and ordered "Gift From The Sea" something about the sea shells has me so curious.

[@RoadReads]

@@karenwetherald6086 🥳🌊🐚

[@nonisnest9718]

I read the book in my early 20s and I think I was too young to appreciate it but would probably do so now. I do have The Loss of Eden, a biography of the Lindberghs on my shelf. I am looking forward to reading that. Enjoy your getaway and kudos on the bike ride!

[@RoadReads]

Thanks re: the kudos for the bike ride! I felt triumphant. 😎 Loss of Eden was written before the world knew about CL’s 3 other families. As was Berg’s bio on CL. I should see if there’s something more recent.

[@nonisnest9718]

I didn’t realize that! I think I will pass then and see if there is something newer.

[@joniheisenberg]

Such a lovely video to wake up to on a Sunday morning! I am so happy you are enjoying yourself in a beautiful location. Congratulations on making the ride to Captiva Island. I have not read “Gift From The Sea” but based on your recommendation I will be picking up the book.I adore the beach and grew up on the ocean. I have always been curious about her life. Are you aware of Lise Pearlman’s book “Suspect No.1” on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping? She alleges Charles Lindbergh offered his son for eugenics experiments and staged the kidnapping to cover up for his death. I have not read it but it has been on my radar.

[@RoadReads]

I haven’t heard of that book but I had heard conjecture that CL was responsible. Highly unlikely I would think. But then who ever thought he’d have 3 secret families. Do you still live by the sea? Oh how I wish I did!

[@joniheisenberg]

Unfortunately no. I miss those days of endless swims.🥰

[@Angela-it2tb]

I am jealous of the sunshine 😂 This book sounds very interesting! I just finished reading the Cases that haunt us which in part talked about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping

[@RoadReads]

The sunshine was good for the soul! Would you recommend Cases that Haunt Us?

[@Angela-it2tb]

@@RoadReadsif you enjoy reading about mysterious cases then yes you would enjoy its very info heavy and talks about other cases as well like Jonbenet , Lizzie Borden etc..

[@RoadReads]

@Angela-it2tb I’ll look into it…thanks!

[@Brendanstop]

I'm going to have to pick this up. Just the few lines you read were stunning. Also, I never really thought about how much I consume versus create before. Makes me want to pick up writing again. Enjoy Florida! ☀️

[@RoadReads]

Do! Write again!! I had to start my drive north today, so Florida, alas, is in the rear view. 😢

[@verosnotebook]

Never heard of this one. I know what you mean however about our perceptions changing as we age. Enjoy your time in Florida, you lucky one - from a rainy, grey, England 😂

[@RoadReads]

Thank you! I’m heading back to my cold, grey home but am hugely thankful for that Florida respite!

[@lucindawilson5510]

thank you great review

[@RoadReads]

Thank you SO MUCH for watching!!

[@donnapanzardo3058]

I read it long ago really loved it remember I kept the book not sure where it’s now probably hiding someplace tried to read other books on her afterwards remember reading a kind of sequel afterwards didn’t like that one as much. It was so long ago it was sometime I moved her so was probably after 2000 at some point.

[@RoadReads]

So happy you loved it, Donna!! I hope your copy comes out of hiding. 😉

[@KAZHE63]

I loved and that! And your alone-time trip! Pick up A Year By the Sea by Joan Anderson. I have-read it twice now at different times in my life.

[@RoadReads]

Yes, I definitely got to practice solitude and simplicity, if but for a week. Thanks for the book recommendation!

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

💗🏖🌊

[@RoadReads]

It was wonderful! 🌊🦀🚐🌴

[@clarepotter7584]

That sounds like an interesting book, thanks for reminding me I want to read Thoreau too, I haven't yet. It's interesting what I can tolerant in terms of older novels and the author's views. I think sometimes it comes down to intent and empathy. 'Recentish' reads: I couldn't tolerant the antisemitism in 'Trilby' by George Du Maurier (unsympathetic, unenlightened). Whereas 'Mr Skeffington' by Elizabeth Von Armim, though not modern in terms of race, gender, women ageing etc, has an empathy and a good understanding of human behaviour and people's motivation. (I read the latter before turning 50) as Mrs Skeffington is just about to do just that. My main frustration with the book was I needed a few notes, there were things I needed translating and google wasn't helping. It was an ebook but I looked at a second hand copy and there weren't notes in that either.

[@RoadReads]

It’s a complicated topic: can you separate the art from the artist. For me, at least how I feel at this time in life, if I *can* then I will. I haven’t read Walden in years, but i do highly recommend it.