Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sunday Morning Reflections and a Good Book




Sunday's Quote: "If you have learned anything at all from us, Thumbietot, you no longer think that the humans should have the whole earth to themselves," said the wild goose, solemnly.


The wild goose is Akka, the leader of the wild geese that Nils Holgerson flew with to the north of Sweden in Selma Lagerlof's book: The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. A mean- spirited boy, Nils was turned into a very tiny version of himself by the house elf (tomte), and then flew with the wild geese, having many adventures and learning many lessons along the way. By the time he arrived back home, he had learned a lot, most importantly to be kind to all living things. Upon his arrival back home, he was turned back to his normal size.

Selma Lagerlof is one of my most favorite authors and I recently re-read this book. She wrote it as a lesson for children ages 9 and up, but anyone can read it and enjoy it. Selma Lagerlof also kept diaries as a child and as a young woman. I have all of them and they are wonderful. 

Selma Lagerlof was the first woman recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.


Have a nice Sunday!
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  1. BobbieJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I googled this author and The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. Thank you Inger, for sending me... what a wonderful writer.

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  2. MichelleJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Thank you for the suggestion Inger. I am currently reading, "The Hangman's Daughter", and am enjoying it.

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  3. AJ-OAKSJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    The first pic looks like it belongs in a Western movie.
    Book sounds really good. Have to see if the library has it.
    Hugs.

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  4. TexWisGirlJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I believe humans would TAKE the whole earth for themselves if they could...

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  5. LBBJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Sounds like a great read. I love a book my daughter & I can both enjoy! Going to Amazon in a moment to put it on my "list". Thanks!

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  6. HopefulJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    have a beautiful day!

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  7. LouiseJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh, now I want to fly with the wild geese!

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  8. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    If only everyone could could what Nils did!...:)JP

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  9. Fiona DesignsJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book! Happy Sunday to you!

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  10. IngerJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    This is in reply to all your comments: If I had known you would be interested, I would have reviewed it on my Wednesday's Books. It has lessons in kindness, wild animals, Swedish geography, folklore, and so on. If anyone reads it, please let me know. If any child of today reads it, I would love to know their reaction. You are right about a Western movie.--Inger

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  11. Vicki LaneJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I think you talked about ths book not long ago -- I'm going to get it.

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  12. ChristineJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I like books that teach a lesson. This sounds like a good one.

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  13. SharonJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I remember seeing a picture of a small boy flying on the back of a goose, but I cannot remember reading the book.

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  14. NanJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Well since I'm a book person I had to look this book up and it's on Amazon and I put it on my list for buying later. It really sounds wonderful and I've never heard of it which surprises me as it's so well known and popular.

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  15. JimJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    She sounds lovely yo read. I will look her up. Thanks for this.

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  16. TerryJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Inger, I like Samson's pose in the sidebar. He looks like he's enacting the cover of "The Cat Who Came for Christmas"!

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  17. AllisonJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Thanks for the book review! Hugs to you, Inger!

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  18. NancyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Getting back into the reading routine. I love your reviews -- it gives me something to go on for future reads! :)

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  19. TracyJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Inger,
    thanks for the author suggestion...I'm always looking for great books to read. I hope you are doing well and it's always wonderful to hear from you!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Hi Inger! I've been so behind in blog reading. I have missed my "pen pals" and have spent the entire morning catching up! (Nothing is getting done around here.) Love the photos of your home place, the desert is so beautiful, the canyons and the mountains. Yes, humans are taking over. That's our nature. Love the name, "Thumbietot."

    Liz

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  21. IngerJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Thanks for these later comments. I never reviewed the book because I thought it would be too Swedish to be interesting here. I'm so glad that so many of you seem to want to read it at one point in time or other. So I will say a few words about it and which one to get from amazon.

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  22. IngerJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I meant I will say something more about the book in a later post.

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  23. TinaJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I remember Nils....thanks for all the wonderful memories you awake in me!

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  24. Janice GrinyerJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Gosh the lesson from "Nils' really applies to all of us doesnt it - the more we encapsulate ourselves from others and their experiences, the sooner we lose compassion, understanding and unity...thank you for sharing that!

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