The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - SweetMelissa's task: In Memoriam

Last fall my world was rocked when my father passed away and exactly one week later my paternal grandfather passed away. This has been a year of incredible sadness, but also a year of remembering all of the wonderful times we had together and feeling so grateful to have had these two amazing men in my life.

One of my favorite memories of Dad and Grandpa was when after a particularly rainy week Dad got his tractor stuck in his garden (really more of a small field than a garden -- it was huge!) so he called Grandpa to help pull him out. Grandpa got his truck stuck and then Dad got another truck stuck trying to pull Grandpa out! They had to call a tow truck to help them get the three vehicles unstuck -- it was hilarious!

This is a ONE book task. Choose one of the options below and read a book that fits the requirements.
Required: State which option you used when you post.

A) In honor of my father and grandfather, read a book written by an author named Thomas, Tom or Dennis, Denny. The name can be either the first or last name of the author. Spelling must be exact. If the book has multiple authors, only one author's name must fit the requirement.

B) My siblings and I have had to realize that everyone grieves differently and at their own pace. In recognition of this, read a book from the Memoirs About Grief list.

C) To remember Dad and Grandpa's many garden adventures, read a book with a garden goodie on the cover. The item should be either a flower or a fruit/vegetable (uncooked - an apple in a pie won't work) since those were the things they planted. Ex:

Required: Include the cover when you post

D) Finally, whenever anyone would ask Dad how he was doing, he would always reply "Life is good!" It is the phrase my siblings and I remember Dad by so we had it engraved on his grave marker. For this option, read a book with either the word LIFE or GOOD in the title. The word must match exactly. Subtitles are excluded.

Approved

Option C

Not approved
Option C

This thread is now open!

For Option D, is it acceptable for the required word to be in the subtitle? Thanks!

Christine wrote: "For Option D, is it acceptable for the required word to be in the subtitle? Thanks!"

No it will need to be in the title. Sorry.

Melissa, just want to say I'm sorry to hear of your recent losses.

I'm so sorry for your losses, Melissa. My thoughts are with you!

Thank you Sandi and Sara!

My condolences Melissa. Both sets of my grandparents have passed away.

My sincere sympathy, Melissa. I still miss my Daddy .. who would have been 96 this past August. (He was 91 when he died.)

Thank you Jayme and BC -- they never truly leave us, right :)

This challenge is a touching tribute to your dad and grandfather and will help me to remember my own dad and grandfather. Thank you.

<3 to you and yours. I love these celebrations of loved ones.

Would work? There are some flowers as well as lots of other plant life (though not vegetable/fruit) on the cover in the silhouette of the woman. Or should it be a more isolated up item? Thanks!

Morgan -- I see some flowers in there as well so that cover will work.

This is a really lovely task, Melissa. My father passed away two years ago in November and I miss him everyday.

Now down to business :)

Would the flowers on this cover work ?
Thanks.

Lauren -- Yes those flowers will work.

My dad passed in 2008. I still miss him terribly and love this tribute to your dad and granddad.

For Option A I received an ARC version of Undeniable by Tom Grace through a Goodreads Giveaway. It hasn't been released yet so there is no page count listed on Goodreads. The version I have is 391 pages.

Will you accept this book for your task?

Jenny wrote: "My dad passed in 2008. I still miss him terribly and love this tribute to your dad and granddad.

For Option A I received an ARC version of Undeniable by Tom Grace t..."

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Will these work for option c?

(there are apples on the trees)

Thank you.

Kim, any of those covers will work

Hi Melissa,
Just wondering whether will work for Option C? I think the plants on the left (covering the blue sky) are cow parsley flowers.
Many thanks, whatever your decision!

Lagullande...that will work

Would this cover work for Option C? I know it's stylized, but they are garlic flowers.

Rebecca wrote: "Would this cover work for Option C? I know it's stylized, but they are garlic flowers."

I just got this very edition from my library (to lead the book discussion for my F2F book group next week.) Enjoy the book! ... I listened to the audio narrated by Simon Vance.

Rebecca, that will work.

Will this one work for flower? - stylised rose next the the R

Cat, that will work.

hi Melissa - do trees work for option 3? (i'm guessing not but asking anyways) - there are 2 trees (albeit with no leaves cause its winter) on the cover

No I'm sorry Dee, trees will not work.

Figured but worth a try ;)

Could I check if the flowers on this cover will work for option 3, please?



Thank you!

Bryony -- that will work