tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post184184668726937548..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Sirocco - A French Girl Comes of Age in War-Torn AlgeriaDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10092123776612714252021-03-28T11:01:25.204-06:002021-03-28T11:01:25.204-06:00You're welcome. Enjoy the writing. It's be...You're welcome. Enjoy the writing. It's beautiful.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38348705689410400912021-03-28T11:00:53.506-06:002021-03-28T11:00:53.506-06:00I hope you enjoy it, Pat. I did.I hope you enjoy it, Pat. I did.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21179576841022725312021-03-28T11:00:33.836-06:002021-03-28T11:00:33.836-06:00I loved the memoir about your mother, Evelyn Evolv...I loved the memoir about your mother, Evelyn Evolving. I envy all who write about their lives. I can't do it.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-77229855335573476512021-03-27T23:22:37.530-06:002021-03-27T23:22:37.530-06:00Definitely going on my TBR list. Thank you for rev...Definitely going on my TBR list. Thank you for reviewing this.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11379695875922366512021-03-26T14:43:31.895-06:002021-03-26T14:43:31.895-06:00I've also added Sirocco to my TBR list. It sou...I've also added Sirocco to my TBR list. It sounds like an excellent book.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79469908853822183492021-03-26T10:28:22.919-06:002021-03-26T10:28:22.919-06:00Thanks for the introduction to this book, Polly. I...Thanks for the introduction to this book, Polly. I agree that the writing is superb, and, yes, a memoir should be personal. I'm learning so much about writing a memoir from reading them, so I'm adding this one to the list of ones to read for research and for enjoyment.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60292920047441522932021-03-25T13:51:01.544-06:002021-03-25T13:51:01.544-06:00I agree, Linda. Wish I could speak French a fracti...I agree, Linda. Wish I could speak French a fraction of her command of the English language.<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32984549869442795762021-03-25T12:32:41.961-06:002021-03-25T12:32:41.961-06:00Danielle's mastery of the English language is ...Danielle's mastery of the English language is pure poetry, and her book is one that will make you laugh and cry. It is superb!Linda Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689184015264104687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4474552830062093212021-03-25T11:15:17.716-06:002021-03-25T11:15:17.716-06:00I thought I posted a link. Here it is: https://www...I thought I posted a link. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Sirocco-French-Comes-War-Torn-Algeria-ebook/dp/B00HQ693S6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=DANIELLE+DAHL&qid=1616692421&s=books&sr=1-1qid=1616692421&s=books&sr=1-1<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-44067630410431765682021-03-25T11:06:03.166-06:002021-03-25T11:06:03.166-06:00This sounds amazing and the excerpt sings!This sounds amazing and the excerpt sings!Michele Drierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944263184981732147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-59965144401545452082021-03-25T08:01:22.540-06:002021-03-25T08:01:22.540-06:00It's a wonderful book, Linda. I only wish I co...It's a wonderful book, Linda. I only wish I could write as well.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1999499121278549792021-03-25T07:17:10.176-06:002021-03-25T07:17:10.176-06:00Having struggled to learn a second language as a g...Having struggled to learn a second language as a great-grandmother, I find her ability to write so eloquently in English, not her native tongue, to be quite extraordinary. This is a fabulous post and a strong incentive to read Sïrocco, Polly. Thank you for introducing me to Danielle A. Dahl.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.com