tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post7393257270460713991..comments2023-12-18T12:52:30.440-08:00Comments on Starbucks & Books Obsession: Saturday @ Starbucks: Tough Subjects and a Bottled FrappuccinoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429159185869827150noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-56563771778964189852013-09-02T10:43:36.267-07:002013-09-02T10:43:36.267-07:00I definitely agree! Books that deal with these sub...I definitely agree! Books that deal with these subjects bring them to light and make us more aware of these situations and the emotions that are felt. I need a tear fest every once and a while :-)Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-63130977046960514882013-09-02T10:42:35.636-07:002013-09-02T10:42:35.636-07:00Oh yeah, Falling Into You hit me like a ton of bri...Oh yeah, Falling Into You hit me like a ton of bricks. I definitely put myself in the shoes of the characters and that is why I get so emotional. However, I seem to crave these types of reads.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-4515177255109808422013-08-29T15:54:34.643-07:002013-08-29T15:54:34.643-07:00I definitely think it's easy to get connected ...I definitely think it's easy to get connected to books that deal with tough subjects! I especially agree with you when you mentioned that sexual assault is one of the toughest because all of us women are afraid of. I think anytime we can connect to a character on a personal level and live through their experiences, it sort of is impossible to not get emotional. It's weird because in a way you never want to experience those things, and yet you allow yourself to experience them through a book. I still think it's a good thing though. It makes you more aware of the issues going on in the world, and really, sometimes it's just nice to have a good tear fest... lol. Great post!Asti @ A Bookish Hearthttp://abookishheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-77041589626019760372013-08-28T18:36:57.544-07:002013-08-28T18:36:57.544-07:00I always get way too emotionally invested in thing...I always get way too emotionally invested in things like books, movies, tv shows. These tough subjects always hit me hard. That's why a lot of the time, I shy away from those books because I just can't handle the emotional drain. (I seriously had to recover from falling into you -- I had this ache in my chest that just wouldn't go away) Anything dealing with death, really -- I was SOBBING as I read If I Stay. I tend to place myself into the stories so yes, definitely emotionally connected!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-2097430381421681742013-08-27T15:47:32.075-07:002013-08-27T15:47:32.075-07:00I really enjoy that the topics are realistic but I...I really enjoy that the topics are realistic but I agree, non-fiction is hard for me. When I read the book Jaycee Duggard wrote, I became phsically ill at times because I knew that it actually happened to a real person. While I emotionally connect and I know the subject matter is real, the fact that the story is fiction makes it easier to deal with.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-40979726035233401752013-08-27T15:46:07.026-07:002013-08-27T15:46:07.026-07:00You are so right! While it can be difficult to rea...You are so right! While it can be difficult to read the subject matter, I really feel like it makes me stronger as well. I agree that you can definitely learn real life lessons even though the story is fiction and the healing process as well as the character's ability to overcome the situation is inspiring.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-39963371654508851082013-08-27T15:44:48.319-07:002013-08-27T15:44:48.319-07:00I definitely agree, emotional abuse is not a topic...I definitely agree, emotional abuse is not a topic that is covered nearly as much but is just as difficult and emotionally wrenching. I like that the topics are real and when the author does them right, they can be a learning experience too.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-5309525519819790902013-08-27T15:43:31.146-07:002013-08-27T15:43:31.146-07:00I totally agree, I think I like reading them becau...I totally agree, I think I like reading them because they do deal with such real topics and bring about awareness. The more real it is, the more I can emotionally connect with the characters.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-22999338415963931452013-08-27T15:42:24.301-07:002013-08-27T15:42:24.301-07:00Student/teacher relationships I think are tricky; ...Student/teacher relationships I think are tricky; if it's college age it doesn't necessarily bother me but high school maybe depending on the relationship. Incest is definitely a subject I hadn't thought about but I don't think I could handle that one either.Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obhttp://bookbloggerparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-83317857143612789312013-08-25T06:07:59.624-07:002013-08-25T06:07:59.624-07:00I use to not read ANYTHING that was realistic. (an...I use to not read ANYTHING that was realistic. (and this is why I don't read non-fiction or watch 'based on a true story' movies) because I couldn't handle it. Knowing that these things HAPPEN and I am sitting here reading it, wouldn't sit right, ya know? <br /><br /><br />This has changed, of course. It's difficult to read but I think it takes a lot of guts for an author to write about such topics. As for the topics, it's hard for me to read about abuse in any way. Be it mental, physical or sexual. <br /><br /><br />But yes, I find myself emotionally attached to those characters.Tonyaleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-84279948994757998962013-08-25T06:02:08.763-07:002013-08-25T06:02:08.763-07:00Sexual assault has always been a tough topic for m...Sexual assault has always been a tough topic for me to read but I think I come out of it a stronger person if the book is written in a way that shows the healing process that comes after it. It makes me believe that if something that horrific was to happen to me, I could survive it. And, I think it helps me to be even more sympathetic to people who have had such tragedy in their lives. Great post!Ali Ginger-Readnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-68032171742831692752013-08-25T01:24:19.685-07:002013-08-25T01:24:19.685-07:00As you know, I love these emotional books and yes ...As you know, I love these emotional books and yes I live every moment as if it were me so safe to say I'm connected!<br />I think its good not to shy away from the difficult topics, you always learn something and it does make you more empathic for what others have to deal with in their lives. I loved all the books you mentioned above especially In Too Deep as emotional abuse isn't covered that often in books and it such an important subject. <br />I think writing about these subjects encourages discussion and that is always good.Trish Hannonhttp://www.betweenthelinesisanendlessstory.blogspot.ie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-57024814457664096052013-08-24T21:46:19.471-07:002013-08-24T21:46:19.471-07:00I am definitely as emotionally connected. Going Un...I am definitely as emotionally connected. Going Under ripped me apart, as did In Too Deep. Both deal with very different topics, but my heart just aches for both the MC's in those books. As difficult as these topics are, they are real and happen to people every day. I think it's important for these kinds of books to be read, to bring about an awareness to others also.Jessica Mangicaronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389668281851035648.post-42469009985935829472013-08-24T18:05:48.576-07:002013-08-24T18:05:48.576-07:00I think the sexual assault topic bothers me the mo...I think the sexual assault topic bothers me the most because it's hard to read. I couldn't finish Easy because of it. I know another tough topic a lot of people try to skip is incest and student/teacher relationships. Great post!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisenoreply@blogger.com