Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi again... I was also thinking that we might suggest some good reading to each other. Most of the time, with fibro fog and cognitive difficulties because of the pain we need something simple. I find thumbing through magazines is a good way to pass time. Even if it is just a readers digest, STAR, Enquirer or Good Housekeeping. I have found a couple people in the area who order everything under the sun and they give them to me when they are done. Then my husband brings them to the local nursing homes. I love the FibroAware magazine that comes out! I also love AARP - I'm only 45 but it is a good magazine. Although it took me sometime to get through it is a must read for migraine sufferers as myself or anyone in pain. It is called All In my Head by a Kamen. I can get most any book or movie through my library system by clicking online. I get someone to pick them up and bring them back. Sometimes, I just get a book and page through it - but it doesn't cost a dime to do this and be particular about what I may want to try to read with my poor concentration problems. Well, any suggestions on good reading materials and books would be helpful for me! On good days, I can read manybe for 1/2 hour! There is also good reading here at this site. I think it keeps us writing and thinking just corresponding with one another. Even though we do not know each other personally....reading what other's go through is very helpful to me! Have a good day everyone and Happy Reading! mncjl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Just a suggestion and I know that most people may think this is a very strange suggestion but if you LOVE to read but have concentration/cognitive problems, have you ever thought about reading novels written/geared toward teenagers? The reason I say this is 1) they are usually a lot shorter than other novels 2) to me, they are easier to read and follow 3) if it bothers you, most of then are a lot less risque than other novels. And I had read a LOT of my daughters books (she is 17) and there are some great writers of teen books. There is a huge variety as well, same genres as other novels. Another suggestion would be to check out Anime. I know that a lot of people think that the books are just silly cartoon books, but I have been edcuated (by my daughter and her friends LOL) that the anime books have some complicated plot lines and are usually a long series. There are romance, adventure, pirate, sci-fi, and of course fighting and mystery anime. Just a few thoughts N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mystic, This sounds like a great idea for me! If you have any good titles with authors list them. I have such a wonderful library system I'm sure whatever it is they would have them. The only thing I " m not interested in reading is Harry Potter - I don't know who he is or what he is - but I've seen enough commercials, and trinkets and the supposed magical spells, that I don't think he is my guy! I do like true stories,and mystery. So if any books come to mind that are easy reading make a list for me! -30 in Minnesota....BRRRRR! mncjl > > Just a suggestion and I know that most people may think this is a very > strange suggestion but if you LOVE to read but have > concentration/cognitive problems, have you ever thought about reading > novels written/geared toward teenagers? The reason I say this is 1) > they are usually a lot shorter than other novels 2) to me, they are > easier to read and follow 3) if it bothers you, most of then are a lot > less risque than other novels. And I had read a LOT of my daughters > books (she is 17) and there are some great writers of teen books. > There is a huge variety as well, same genres as other novels. Another > suggestion would be to check out Anime. I know that a lot of people > think that the books are just silly cartoon books, but I have been > edcuated (by my daughter and her friends LOL) that the anime books > have some complicated plot lines and are usually a long series. There > are romance, adventure, pirate, sci-fi, and of course fighting and > mystery anime. > > Just a few thoughts > N. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I love to lose myself in a book. I love romances and mysteries. I love reading Nora and her alter ego J.D. Robb. Other favorite authors are Janet Evanovich, Gabaldon, Cornwell, and . Jeanne in WI Hi again... I was also thinking that we might suggest some good reading to each other. Most of the time, with fibro fog and cognitive difficulties because of the pain we need something simple. I find thumbing through magazines is a good way to pass time. Even if it is just a readers digest, STAR, Enquirer or Good Housekeeping. I have found a couple people in the area who order everything under the sun and they give them to me when they are done. Then my husband brings them to the local nursing homes. I love the FibroAware magazine that comes out! I also love AARP - I'm only 45 but it is a good magazine. Although it took me sometime to get through it is a must read for migraine sufferers as myself or anyone in pain. It is called All In my Head by a Kamen. I can get most any book or movie through my library system by clicking online. I get someone to pick them up and bring them back. Sometimes, I just get a book and page through it - but it doesn't cost a dime to do this and be particular about what I may want to try to read with my poor concentration problems. Well, any suggestions on good reading materials and books would be helpful for me! On good days, I can read manybe for 1/2 hour! There is also good reading here at this site. I think it keeps us writing and thinking just corresponding with one another. Even though we do not know each other personally....reading what other's go through is very helpful to me! Have a good day everyone and Happy Reading! mncjl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I love those type of books also Jeanne. I have been reading alot of the books by Sylvia Brown. I just love her. I also like true crime stories, lol. Jeanne and Dave wrote: I love to lose myself in a book. I love romances and mysteries. I love reading Nora and her alter ego J.D. Robb. Other favorite authors are Janet Evanovich, Gabaldon, Cornwell, and . Jeanne in WI Hi again... I was also thinking that we might suggest some good reading to each other. Most of the time, with fibro fog and cognitive difficulties because of the pain we need something simple. I find thumbing through magazines is a good way to pass time. Even if it is just a readers digest, STAR, Enquirer or Good Housekeeping. I have found a couple people in the area who order everything under the sun and they give them to me when they are done. Then my husband brings them to the local nursing homes. I love the FibroAware magazine that comes out! I also love AARP - I'm only 45 but it is a good magazine. Although it took me sometime to get through it is a must read for migraine sufferers as myself or anyone in pain. It is called All In my Head by a Kamen. I can get most any book or movie through my library system by clicking online. I get someone to pick them up and bring them back. Sometimes, I just get a book and page through it - but it doesn't cost a dime to do this and be particular about what I may want to try to read with my poor concentration problems. Well, any suggestions on good reading materials and books would be helpful for me! On good days, I can read manybe for 1/2 hour! There is also good reading here at this site. I think it keeps us writing and thinking just corresponding with one another. Even though we do not know each other personally....reading what other's go through is very helpful to me! Have a good day everyone and Happy Reading! mncjl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I also LOVE Sylvia Browne, and have a pretty good sized collection of her books. I like to think she helped me turn my life around when my depression was at an all time low. Her books helped me to heal. wrote: > I love those type of books also Jeanne. I have been reading alot of the books by Sylvia Brown. I just love her. I also like true crime stories, lol. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 > Just a suggestion and I know that most people may think this is a very > strange suggestion but if you LOVE to read but have > concentration/cognitive problems, have you ever thought about reading > novels written/geared toward teenagers? My all-time favorite book is a young teen's book called " The Witch of Blackbird Pond " , written by Speare, I think, in the 50's. I reread it every once in a while. It's set in 1687 Connecticut, and is about a girl who goes there from Barbados. It is a fantastic book. Of course, every time I read it, I get into one of my " pioneer fits " and end up trying to make things like ny-cake. Having made that, I now understand how men in the old times could eat a couple of those and go out and work a whole day on it. It sits in your stomach like *lead*! ;D Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I ordered up The Witch on Blackbird Pond from my library. So any more suggestions, I will put them on a list. Makes me think maybe I should read the Ingalls Wilder Series again. Thanks for your responses everyone! Talking about other things keeps my mind off the PAIN..... CJ > > > Just a suggestion and I know that most people may think this is a very > > strange suggestion but if you LOVE to read but have > > concentration/cognitive problems, have you ever thought about reading > > novels written/geared toward teenagers? > > My all-time favorite book is a young teen's book called " The Witch of > Blackbird Pond " , written by Speare, I think, in the > 50's. I reread it every once in a while. It's set in 1687 > Connecticut, and is about a girl who goes there from Barbados. It is > a fantastic book. > > Of course, every time I read it, I get into one of my " pioneer fits " > and end up trying to make things like ny-cake. Having made that, > I now understand how men in the old times could eat a couple of those > and go out and work a whole day on it. It sits in your stomach like > *lead*! ;D > > Z > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I like Sylvia Browne, too. The last book of hers that I was reading was " Phenomenon. " It was during me deep depression, and those affirmations that she had in the beginning made me cry because I was feeling so blue. I read about half way through the book and then set it aside. I have to be in the right frame of mind for self-help books or something other than novels where I can lose myself in the plot. Take care. Jeanne in WI I love those type of books also Jeanne. I have been reading alot of the books by Sylvia Brown. I just love her. I also like true crime stories, lol. Jeanne and Dave wrote: I love to lose myself in a book. I love romances and mysteries. I love reading Nora and her alter ego J.D. Robb. Other favorite authors are Janet Evanovich, Gabaldon, Cornwell, and . Jeanne in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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