Book Details:
One Step at a Time
Pages: 51
Pages read: 51
Words on page 30 (there are only 51 pages, and page 50 has got hotos on it): 440 (40 x 11)
Words in book: 22,400 (averaged)
Published: 1984 by Marie Oram
ISBN: Not applicable - this book is the epitomy of self publishing, with no ISBN, nothing fancy, hand drawn pictures, and written with love and all the best intentions
Well, there was not a lot to go after page 38 (a lot of photos were included, which were great, and shows the effort that Marie went to, to publish the book), and I got through it quickly and easily.
In the final pages, Marie took us further into the life and times of Harold, and the township of Baralaba. She picked out all of the funny stories that Harold could recall, like the snake in the lantern, the bull head butting Harold or the emu that stole the cake, and each were told in a humourous way.
Harold Hansen really did seem like a great guy. He took over the family farm after the death of his parents, until he could cope no longer.
He never married, and I found this out from Marie's daughter in law (Helen Oram) that he never wanted to burden anyone with his injuries. What a person. Helen also sent me an email, when I mentioned that I had read the book. It is fitting to finish this blog with her words:
"I was fortunate enough to have actually met Harold and spent a good couple of hours one day (while I was supposed to be helping with the mustering and yard work) talking to him. He was an incredible man. I spoke about him for years, especially his heroism in his story and his indefatigable cheeriness and statesman-like bearing (which was also quite astounding given his physical deformities.) I also felt great joy when he died – as I saw it as a great release for a particularly beautiful and strong spirit."
Here here!!
Key Messages
I think the key messages from Blog 1 will cover it.
Never give up, keep trying, and always remember that it is not what happens to you, but how you deal with it, that matters.
Readability: 4.5 (out of 5)
Interesting Information: 4 (out of 5)
Overall book quality: 3.5 (out of 5)
Overall book rating: 7.5/10
Places visited: 1
People met: 0
Books given away: 1 (to Gemma, my wife)
Books purchased second hand or cheap: 2 (Book 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
Until next time, keep reading.
Jimmy A
Monday, February 15, 2010
Book 6 - Blog 2 - One Step at a Time
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