tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post3155303699208118536..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: The Man in the WaterDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-66719656279422468142020-01-02T01:27:58.905+11:002020-01-02T01:27:58.905+11:00Another beautiful review!
It sounds like the auth...Another beautiful review!<br /><br />It sounds like the author blended several important issues, along with a mystery, very well.<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-21156017163277967822019-12-30T20:36:03.865+11:002019-12-30T20:36:03.865+11:00I'm so thankful these books exist, I think it&...I'm so thankful these books exist, I think it's probably partly why so many adults continue to read young adult novels because we can still see ourselves within the narratives and it provides us with understanding and validation. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55195595297687135012019-12-30T20:33:45.454+11:002019-12-30T20:33:45.454+11:00It truly was wasn't it. Australian authors, es...It truly was wasn't it. Australian authors, especially young adult and middle grade seem far more conscious of social and community issues and it's started to reflect in our reads. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-15938686671570999112019-12-30T20:18:38.449+11:002019-12-30T20:18:38.449+11:00It was so incredibly written, a brilliant read!It was so incredibly written, a brilliant read!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5914826645339622172019-12-30T20:11:13.032+11:002019-12-30T20:11:13.032+11:00It wasn't something I was too familiar with ei...It wasn't something I was too familiar with either. The narrative is representative of how so many employees are placed in dangerous situations, their physical safety and mental well being is completely disregarded. It was so wonderfully written with compassion and authenticity, I hope you enjoy this one as much as I have.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21615269739584184332019-12-30T17:31:45.901+11:002019-12-30T17:31:45.901+11:00It's something rarely discussed. We've cre...It's something rarely discussed. We've created an environment where men's health in general is rarely acknowledged and men's mental wellness or seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. Just as it's important for parents to discuss consent with their children as it is to talk about mental health.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35205571942311325732019-12-30T14:21:46.915+11:002019-12-30T14:21:46.915+11:00This sounds like a really important read. I'm...This sounds like a really important read. I'm always so glad to see more books that focus on mental health. I wish I had had access to books like that when I was growing up.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-77803578553870386332019-12-29T22:32:07.907+11:002019-12-29T22:32:07.907+11:00It's an amazing read, I'd love to see what...It's an amazing read, I'd love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26592046369371780192019-12-29T22:10:37.024+11:002019-12-29T22:10:37.024+11:00I can't even begin to imagine, I'm not sur...I can't even begin to imagine, I'm not surprised others around Shaun believe the body was a manifest of a much deeper issue with his mental health. I appreciated how it reiterated that seeing a professional or support for our mental health is so incredibly important, especially for young men who often endure in silence.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67662022459426722832019-12-29T21:31:09.802+11:002019-12-29T21:31:09.802+11:00Thanks Tanya. It's a brilliant read, intense a...Thanks Tanya. It's a brilliant read, intense and the mental illness representation is written so compassionately and authentically. I hope you can pick up a copy soon, I would love to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-77829113227239777102019-12-28T22:35:45.754+11:002019-12-28T22:35:45.754+11:00This book was such a treat to read -- I reviewed i...This book was such a treat to read -- I reviewed it for the Children's book Council of Australia. Mental health in small communities like this is so important -- and I'm so thrilled YA (LoveOzYA) is taking this on.Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-10935516503155176672019-12-28T11:57:09.213+11:002019-12-28T11:57:09.213+11:00I love the sound of the mental health focus in thi...I love the sound of the mental health focus in this one. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61073638478626249992019-12-27T23:05:13.054+11:002019-12-27T23:05:13.054+11:00I like seeing more focus on mental health issues, ...I like seeing more focus on mental health issues, and I think it's important to show them along side everyday issues as well, because mental illness does not define you, it is part of your story, but also, part that should not be stigmatized or ignored. The focus on issues facing those in the coal mining industry would be new for me, as I grew up in the NE part of the US, which is not known for coal production. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13267372949343861482019-12-25T08:39:31.707+11:002019-12-25T08:39:31.707+11:00I hadn't heard of this one - which is true of ...I hadn't heard of this one - which is true of many of the books you review - so thanks for sharing. It sounds like a really well done novel. I love that it focuses on mental health in men, which is something that is sorely lacking in most forms of entertainment.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55164911801636529372019-12-25T00:40:34.205+11:002019-12-25T00:40:34.205+11:00Sounds good, thanks for sharing your thoughts Sounds good, thanks for sharing your thoughts shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21069449489688533412019-12-24T22:00:39.871+11:002019-12-24T22:00:39.871+11:00This book sounds really intriguing. I'd be so ...This book sounds really intriguing. I'd be so scared to find a dead body, let alone one that mysteriously disappears!<br />Great review, Kelly!LittleMissStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298231468790078146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-90621366805911336902019-12-24T03:45:37.429+11:002019-12-24T03:45:37.429+11:00This is the first I've seen of this one and it...This is the first I've seen of this one and it sounds so interesting. The setting is a unique one for me (I've read very few novels set in Australia) and the focus on mental health is a plus. I enjoyed your review!<br /><br /><a href="http://girlplusbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tanya @ Girl Plus Books</a>Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com