tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post7602236018097472356..comments2020-02-25T21:15:48.344-08:00Comments on From The Bookshelf of T.B.: Illegal by Bettina RestrepoT.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-12348898156351863542011-04-24T13:05:58.172-07:002011-04-24T13:05:58.172-07:00Thanks! It really was moving, and I was really ab...Thanks! It really was moving, and I was really able to feel Nora's frustration and fear at times. Hope you like it if you get a chance to read it!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-87893202397519980512011-04-24T08:34:34.080-07:002011-04-24T08:34:34.080-07:00Wonderful review! This book looks really good :) I...Wonderful review! This book looks really good :) It looks very moving, so I'll have to be sure to check this one out!Shaylenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193916533133644233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-73154908679844459152011-04-07T21:37:36.990-07:002011-04-07T21:37:36.990-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by! I checked out you...Thanks so much for stopping by! I checked out your blog as well, it's awesome!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-54094926457013850942011-04-06T01:46:36.578-07:002011-04-06T01:46:36.578-07:00Great Review!!! Not mention the blog...Keep Up the...Great Review!!! Not mention the blog...Keep Up the good work. New follower here. Hope to see you at my blog.<br />Mia<br />http://bookaholic5.blogspot.com/Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797051618280121205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-49290235980047972092011-04-05T22:26:19.052-07:002011-04-05T22:26:19.052-07:00Aylee- I usually enjoy reading realistic fiction, ...Aylee- I usually enjoy reading realistic fiction, especially if it shows the struggles of what teens today are going through. I find it much easier to relate to the book that way. Illegal is definitely an inspiring read. It was cool to see my name! Haha, I defintely had to do a double-take when I read it at first. :)<br /><br />The Lovely Getaway- Thanks! I hope you get a chance to read Illegal, and you may be able to relate to what Nora goes through. Receiving a copy from the publisher was so exciting, and I couldn't believe that I was actually getting it!<br /><br />Terry Lynn Johnson- This book really does show that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Oh, and I certainly learned too! Whether it was new words in Spanish, or what the journey of an immigrant is like, there were definitley learning opportunities.<br /><br />Bettina- Thanks so much for stopping by! That means a lot to me. I was intrigued by who Tessa was, as she kept being mentioned. It was definitley a surprise to see my name, Tessa, in a published book! Again, thank you so, so much for checking out my blog!<br /><br />Missie- The story of Nora was very realistic, and I truly felt Nora's struggles and hardhsips. Hope you enjoy it when you get a chance!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-49399739048815662902011-04-05T14:39:26.728-07:002011-04-05T14:39:26.728-07:00Very insightful review.
Oh, I have really been w...Very insightful review. <br /><br />Oh, I have really been wanting to read this book for a while now. The story and Nora's journey sound very authentic. And it always makes me happy when I see my name in a book too.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-32305786490248084372011-04-04T18:01:58.542-07:002011-04-04T18:01:58.542-07:00Dear Contessa,
First, I must compliment you on su...Dear Contessa,<br /><br />First, I must compliment you on such a well written blog post. I'm very impressed in the way that you have translated the plot!<br /><br />And second, I'm thrilled you found your name in the book. I played with Tessa's name for a long time, and (you you know since you read the book) that I only reveal Contessa's real name twice - both pivotal moments.<br /><br />Keeping blogging - you are awesome!Bettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159932292509935363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-17167603621300403262011-04-04T04:54:25.251-07:002011-04-04T04:54:25.251-07:00I loved this book. I felt it was full of hope desp...I loved this book. I felt it was full of hope despite the dismal situation. I like to learn when I read, and I certainly did with this book. Great review.TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-43517332319799265962011-04-03T22:56:38.597-07:002011-04-03T22:56:38.597-07:00Tessa; I'm super jealous! I've had my eye ...Tessa; I'm super jealous! I've had my eye on this book foreverrr! Coming form an immigrant family myself, since the first time I read the synopsis, I knew I had to read this book. Great review! Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on receiving an early copy for review :)Diana https://www.blogger.com/profile/13618803609937407241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843960750472345528.post-13711777185263018262011-04-03T21:23:57.573-07:002011-04-03T21:23:57.573-07:00Excellent review! I'm not usually one for real...Excellent review! I'm not usually one for realistic fiction but I might have to make an exception for this because the plot sounds truly wonderful and inspiring. Also, I've never read my name in a book before but I think that would for sure throw me off as well!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com