tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post5472157424115133524..comments2023-04-05T06:53:12.982-07:00Comments on howaboutthis: A World Without BooksKritihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-7217303125937658782011-06-29T22:15:19.281-07:002011-06-29T22:15:19.281-07:00I am sure Sukanya - thank you so much for coming b...I am sure Sukanya - thank you so much for coming by : )Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-27047072798289103052011-06-29T06:02:00.502-07:002011-06-29T06:02:00.502-07:00loved it! a world of books is like life without ox...loved it! a world of books is like life without oxygen....<br />one thing i ought to have if i meet the same fate as the man you describe in your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-42507327718735035412011-06-24T04:11:59.455-07:002011-06-24T04:11:59.455-07:00@Farfalla - thanks a ton for reading me and my tho...@Farfalla - thanks a ton for reading me and my thoughts on the topic. "where would be without books" - a very scary thought indeedKritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-86635726342027879842011-06-22T20:17:02.012-07:002011-06-22T20:17:02.012-07:00This is sad but at the same time, so very beautifu...This is sad but at the same time, so very beautiful. The word of God IS the bread of LIFE!!! Where would all of us be without the gift of the Bible? I am a bookaholic and I loved this!!! ;)Farfalla Dreams ~ Lisa Marie Farfallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814072026273780357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-57090466846235377862011-06-18T22:36:00.504-07:002011-06-18T22:36:00.504-07:00@Rachel - Thank you for coming by and sharing your...@Rachel - Thank you for coming by and sharing your thoughts. Glad you agree with mine : )Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-7339070550870491882011-06-18T14:39:31.999-07:002011-06-18T14:39:31.999-07:00What a great point of view! I definitely feel like...What a great point of view! I definitely feel like I've walked a mile in someone else's shoes after I read a good book.Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-82867844875425356342011-06-16T07:54:20.592-07:002011-06-16T07:54:20.592-07:00Escaping once in a while in a good book is like st...Escaping once in a while in a good book is like stepping into another world (life) I don't think I'd be very sane if I couldn't do that. Great post Kriti!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972739790941695481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-31838355145988167032011-06-15T22:10:21.006-07:002011-06-15T22:10:21.006-07:00Regarding "only one life to live," my ta...Regarding "only one life to live," my take on books is a little different than most. Were it not for the books I devoured, blocking out the rants, screaming and even sirens around me, I'm not sure I ever would have made it to adulthood, certainly not within the realm of sane.Tim Greatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15421019722509141203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-22915458887322625302011-06-13T21:56:37.183-07:002011-06-13T21:56:37.183-07:00@Stacey - much the same with me - Even though I ha...@Stacey - much the same with me - Even though I have travelled a fair amount the rest I do through my books. I am so glad you liked it here and thanks a ton for the follow!<br /><br />@Tammy - I am sure! Thanks so much for coming by : )Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-47014430480874089312011-06-13T13:52:24.964-07:002011-06-13T13:52:24.964-07:00I love my books. I would be that man, take my dog ...I love my books. I would be that man, take my dog and my books with me. Pretty much all I need. Lovely read, Kriti!Tammyhttp://www.singlepast50.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-49565588426889364252011-06-13T12:44:00.359-07:002011-06-13T12:44:00.359-07:00The picture says so very much. I have not traveled...The picture says so very much. I have not traveled nearly as much as I would like, not physically anyway. But through books I have seen lands in far off places and became friends with people from all walks of life. Reading is an endless journey with infinite possibilities.<br /><br />I discovered the tour on Book Blogs and what a delight it is!<br /><br />Great post, splendid writing!<br /><br />Stacey@ www.thewritetomakealiving.comStacey Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817323384308051440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-84645168397618262782011-06-12T22:02:44.157-07:002011-06-12T22:02:44.157-07:00@Jealous really??? Would love to know more about t...@Jealous really??? Would love to know more about that... Thank you so very much for coming by sweets!Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-8087852272973729722011-06-12T22:00:37.229-07:002011-06-12T22:00:37.229-07:00@Jindagi - it really is an urgent reminder not onl...@Jindagi - it really is an urgent reminder not only to cherish our books which are treasures in themselves but also to cherish everything we have and be grateful for it! Thank you for coming by...Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-43847834036307410252011-06-12T17:23:16.824-07:002011-06-12T17:23:16.824-07:00I too have seen many a homeless person with a ratt...I too have seen many a homeless person with a ratty paperback in their hands. And I'm jealous!Girl Parkerhttp://www.girlparker.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-50867630294132625382011-06-12T05:16:11.315-07:002011-06-12T05:16:11.315-07:00Kriti - This post made me look back at my books wi...Kriti - This post made me look back at my books with more love and respect than the intense feelings that I already have for them; what a nightmarish reminder not to lose an opportunity to express my adoration for them again and again; what a mercilessly haunting idea of a possible world without books!tapashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301754936517430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-37403533445885908892011-06-12T02:52:02.016-07:002011-06-12T02:52:02.016-07:00@Ravenmyth - exactly my sentiments - those books a...@Ravenmyth - exactly my sentiments - those books are probably all he needs... Thanks a ton for coming by and your thoughtful comment.Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-76445217421894133032011-06-12T00:45:23.725-07:002011-06-12T00:45:23.725-07:00Kriti...a beautiful photo...filled with a story..a...Kriti...a beautiful photo...filled with a story..all you need to do is open that book...<br /><br />No matter where this man is,he can be transported to another reality, just for a moment..maybe a place to be all that he was and could be again...<br /><br />And maybe...this was the most important item he had left...and was thankful, he still had his Books...and hope!Ravenmythhttp://ravenmyth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-82489158158458794322011-06-11T23:58:29.829-07:002011-06-11T23:58:29.829-07:00@Tina - thank you so much for coming by. Yes it is...@Tina - thank you so much for coming by. Yes it is a very simple post but with a real deep learning, understanding, compassion and so much more ...Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-52782812509012512002011-06-11T23:20:13.444-07:002011-06-11T23:20:13.444-07:00So great to discover you and your blog, Kriti. Wha...So great to discover you and your blog, Kriti. What a lively discussion on your deceptively simple post - I think I will be haunted by that man and his books.Tina Hoggatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907086196394743242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-56362052096982997092011-06-11T22:40:42.198-07:002011-06-11T22:40:42.198-07:00@Charlie - ok I will spare you the stilettos - LOL...@Charlie - ok I will spare you the stilettos - LOL. I wonder a lot like you do too - thanks for coming by friend<br /><br />@Roy - thank you so much!<br /><br />@Sonia - thank you so much Sonia - that is a lot encouragement!<br /><br />@Sukanya - thank you so much!<br /><br />@Shaeeza - so glad you liked it!<br /><br />@Shelley - so true! But one must really be brave to make that decision! Thanks a ton for coming by.<br /><br />@Tosh - I love character playing. I love that pic too. I was stuck on that spot for the longest time!<br /><br />@Janet - thank you - loved the tour myself.<br /><br />@Mari - you and I have done many similar things - thanks a ton for coming by<br /><br />@Paula - you are truly an achiever! I am so inspired by you!<br /><br />@ JOhn - thank you so much!<br /><br />@Jimshu - But of course what is a book but what it is made of... <br /><br />@Lovebabz- exactly my sentiments - lovely to meet you and thank you for coming by!<br /><br />@Lisa - yes books can add so many experiences that we haven't really lived. Great to meet you too.<br /><br />@Wosushi - thank you very much!<br /><br />@Sonia - me too! Thank you for coming by!<br /><br />@Nicole - I love love love your comment - you know what I must have felt when I saw this sight - thank you so very much for coming by...Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-45826983460580832982011-06-11T11:40:47.921-07:002011-06-11T11:40:47.921-07:00Great post Kriti! So happy to be on the tour with ...Great post Kriti! So happy to be on the tour with you! Loved the picture, your questions are exactly why we read, to discover the answers!Sibyllahttp://divaluscious.com/category/mad-moms-manifesto/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-43937986999090388532011-06-11T09:04:42.547-07:002011-06-11T09:04:42.547-07:00What a wonderful trip through the true freedom boo...What a wonderful trip through the true freedom books give us - the adventure of living something else! Even if it is horrific, it is another experience and, for that, it is invaluable! This homeless man must deeply understand this as you do Kriti, and hangs on to what he needs for his sustenance: water and fantastic voyages! <br /><br />I love this post, I love the quotes and how the picture brings them all together!NVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267219296647761938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-46097244200797052222011-06-11T09:04:24.672-07:002011-06-11T09:04:24.672-07:00So true! I don't know what I would do without ...So true! I don't know what I would do without my reading materials. :) I love my books!Sonia Rumzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132530818942587622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-70518451138300046062011-06-11T07:37:15.620-07:002011-06-11T07:37:15.620-07:00I've always felt that books allow you to live ...I've always felt that books allow you to live another life and are a comfort in the worst of times. Nice post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137566301036862761.post-56319756717039011152011-06-11T06:50:40.120-07:002011-06-11T06:50:40.120-07:00Love your first quote! So true. I have all kinds...Love your first quote! So true. I have all kinds of experiences and knowledge just from reading. Glad to be a part of the Blog-A-Licious Tour with you!Lisa Mandinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691593776280004137noreply@blogger.com