tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post106192935969258789..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Freedom SwimmerDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-69241871550835994182017-01-13T18:37:18.662+11:002017-01-13T18:37:18.662+11:00Thanks Marianne and long time no see. How have you...Thanks Marianne and long time no see. How have you been sweetheart? This is an amazing read, so incredibly poignant and a book that stays with you long after the final page.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59551410878619976912017-01-13T18:36:21.032+11:002017-01-13T18:36:21.032+11:00Ooh, that's perfect Garaldine! Can't wait ...Ooh, that's perfect Garaldine! Can't wait to read your review!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19846005042069190282017-01-13T18:16:15.858+11:002017-01-13T18:16:15.858+11:00She completely convinced me and I'm so glad sh...She completely convinced me and I'm so glad she did. It was one of my favourite reads of twenty sixteen. It's incredible and can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-80748627900047862472017-01-13T18:09:37.391+11:002017-01-13T18:09:37.391+11:00Thanks Verushka, I was trying to do the book justi...Thanks Verushka, I was trying to do the book justice but it was just too magnificent for words.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81964428009096625872017-01-13T16:58:10.314+11:002017-01-13T16:58:10.314+11:00Thanks Becky and it truly was. After finishing, I ...Thanks Becky and it truly was. After finishing, I was Googling all about China's freedom Swimmers and reading others stories. So moving and powerful.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-2826254492682074082017-01-13T06:44:26.458+11:002017-01-13T06:44:26.458+11:00It's incredible Karen, such an important read....It's incredible Karen, such an important read. Loved it immensely.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-12158330652037527032017-01-13T06:10:30.284+11:002017-01-13T06:10:30.284+11:00It's such a wonderful read Resh and beautifull...It's such a wonderful read Resh and beautifully written.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86098241935603038082017-01-13T06:06:17.771+11:002017-01-13T06:06:17.771+11:00It sounds like such a devastating period in histor...It sounds like such a devastating period in history and one that would have ultimately effected every family who lived through the regime. Being based on a true story makes Freedom Swimmer such an incredibly important read. I would love to see what you think of it Ailyn.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43593363934593541132017-01-13T05:33:19.705+11:002017-01-13T05:33:19.705+11:00I honestly have no words to describe how touched I...I honestly have no words to describe how touched I was by Freedom Swimmer Shannon, especially seeing it's based on the authors father and his own bid for freedom. It really does make you appreciate what we tend to take for granted. It'll appeal to the wider audience too as the characters converse in modern day English. Such a wonderfully poignant read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11790184436525221602017-01-12T16:11:41.067+11:002017-01-12T16:11:41.067+11:00Oh, this book sounds like it would give me a lot o...Oh, this book sounds like it would give me a lot of feels. It sounds fantastic. I definitely would love to read this. Amazing review <3 Marianne @ Boricuan Bookwormshttp://boricuanbookworms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53980096547646537992017-01-10T18:34:34.020+11:002017-01-10T18:34:34.020+11:00I have to read this soon! I'm glad I got it fo...I have to read this soon! I'm glad I got it for my Aus YA Secret Santa - I just need to make time for it now! :D Geraldine @ Corralling Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736170042008371323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-60830750326713496732017-01-09T12:13:19.651+11:002017-01-09T12:13:19.651+11:00This sounds so fantastic! I'm definitely going...This sounds so fantastic! I'm definitely going to have to pick up a copy. You and Jeann have definitely convinced me :)Loony Literatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592322807799645323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57031101504433719022017-01-08T22:23:19.843+11:002017-01-08T22:23:19.843+11:00This is a particularly relevant and powerful story...This is a particularly relevant and powerful story -- and yeah, pertinent point on asylum seekers too. This was a very thoughtful, considered reviewVerushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-79775248345453708802017-01-08T20:49:12.544+11:002017-01-08T20:49:12.544+11:00This sounds like a touching read. A book which rea...This sounds like a touching read. A book which really highlights the harsh past of communist China and also the struggles which so many went through to escape and survive when it really looked like there was no hope. It sounds like a powerful book and one I want to be able to read. Fantastic review.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57887138934341386122017-01-08T10:41:20.515+11:002017-01-08T10:41:20.515+11:00I was drawn in by the beautiful cover but it also ...I was drawn in by the beautiful cover but it also sounds like a powerful story.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-830645805379573832017-01-08T01:35:48.582+11:002017-01-08T01:35:48.582+11:00Great review Kelly. I got a small insight into the...Great review Kelly. I got a small insight into the multi cultural diversity in Australia as wellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650697076197257339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30379140134522672242017-01-07T22:42:28.597+11:002017-01-07T22:42:28.597+11:00oh that is such a good topic to touch on. I have h...oh that is such a good topic to touch on. I have heard a lot about freedom swimmers, but to write about it is such a challenge! makes me appreciate not being born there. My grandparents are Chinese, and they moved to Malaysia I think before Chairman Mao came to power.ailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-12126427518804183012017-01-07T16:57:27.367+11:002017-01-07T16:57:27.367+11:00My goodness, I NEED this book, Kelly! I too was in...My goodness, I NEED this book, Kelly! I too was interested when I read Jeann's review and added it to my wishlist- but wow, another glowing review from you, and I absolutely MUST get my hands on this. I love an inspiring book, and this sounds so, so well done! Fabulous review! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68290695135611303292017-01-07T05:24:55.820+11:002017-01-07T05:24:55.820+11:00It's confronting at times, but it's ultima...It's confronting at times, but it's ultimately a story of hope and a bid for freedom. I was so incredibly moved by the narrative and couldn't agree more. It's so important that our rich history of migration is being told to new generations, so they can understand how important it is for those seeking asylum and needing security in such a turbulent world.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81191921662272156922017-01-07T05:20:37.761+11:002017-01-07T05:20:37.761+11:00I can't wait to see what you think of it and I...I can't wait to see what you think of it and I couldn't agree more. Young adult is as complex as teens themselves are and I think a lot of the criticism stems from adult authors who are probably upset that even adults chose to spend their money on young adult novels. I wish they would stop policing what others read. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43142508703677414912017-01-07T05:12:27.444+11:002017-01-07T05:12:27.444+11:00Essentially for those of us who aren't Indigen...Essentially for those of us who aren't Indigenous, we're all migrants. My mum migrated to Australia in the fifties as well and although it's not the same as seeking refuge, her family came to Australia by boat for a better life and opportunities for their children as well. It's a phenomenal read Sarah, I loved it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-41608243752345331562017-01-07T05:09:31.528+11:002017-01-07T05:09:31.528+11:00It really is Joy, even probably more so for Austra...It really is Joy, even probably more so for Australians as we're incredibly multicultural and apart from Indigenous Australians, have all migrated from another country. It was emotional and utterly captivating.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87030428295374684182017-01-07T05:07:11.379+11:002017-01-07T05:07:11.379+11:00I loved it. Immensely. Thank you so much for the r...I loved it. Immensely. Thank you so much for the recommendation, I knew I would have loved it too but had no idea how much it would effect me.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39745649660182507792017-01-07T01:30:32.757+11:002017-01-07T01:30:32.757+11:00This sounds interesting, but I...don't think I...This sounds interesting, but I...don't think I'd be able to read it. Which probably sounds awful, but I have an empathy streak a mile wide and I get enough of that from reading the newspaper :(<br /><br />Could you imagine having to leave your home to seek refuge in a country that probably doesn't want you? I can. When I was (much) younger, we lived in a country that got itself a "military crisis" (not quite a coup). Our backup plan, if we couldn't leave by plane, was passage on an Australian bound cargo ship. We had emergency bags packed and ready. Of course, Australia wouldn't turn us away (since we're Aussies), but it was a pretty terrifying prospect for me as a child, and that feeling of not knowing if we'd get out, and being scared we wouldn't, was one I've never forgotten.<br /><br />Stories like this are so important, and I really do hope many young (and older) folk read them, because sometimes I feel like our society has forgotten our history of migration (we wouldn't exist without it!)Wattlehttp://fleetingwhimsies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68922477604964051962017-01-06T11:15:14.897+11:002017-01-06T11:15:14.897+11:00Great review, Kelly! This book sounds absolutely a...Great review, Kelly! This book sounds absolutely amazing. This is why I'm always angry when people dismiss YA as shallow, because there are books like this in YA that tell an important story. I've added this to my TBR and will hopefully read it soon. :) Cillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909017383144456321noreply@blogger.com