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  1. May 4, 2010
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    I love your interpretation of being in the world, but not of it. I agree with you.

  2. May 4, 2010
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    I swear I can pick up a book at the bookstore, hold it in my hand and feel if it’s ‘rat poison’ or not. I think books can be written in a way that challenge and expand minds without leaving you covered in a dark slime of yuck.

  3. May 4, 2010
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    I agree. Everyone has the right to put their stuff out there, but we have to watch out for that rat poison. Ew!

  4. May 4, 2010
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    You’re absolutely right, and I’ve already weighed in over at Melanie’s place on this subject. The fact of the matter is, rat poison is actually BETTER than some of the stuff out there, in that it is designed to serve a purpose under controlled conditions. There is so much poison out there, in all forms of media, that serves NO purpose but to destroy whatever it touches. And because we are tolerant enough not to ‘define’ that poison for others, it is all the more important that we at least define it for our kids.

    And you’re right. “Hard” subjects are not the same as “inappropriate” subjects.

    Maybe raising my kids in Las Vegas for the last 9 years has heightened my sensitivity to this subject, but I will always be a voice of propriety and boundaries where my kids are concerned. You can’t trust the village to do that for you. Much of the time the villagers are cannibals, and will eat your young if they are left unprotected.

  5. May 4, 2010
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    I barely missed you at Women’s Conference, so sad. It’s been forever since I’ve seen your beautiful face for real. When will I see you again??

  6. May 4, 2010
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    Whoa. We really were on the same wave length today and I guess you already know what I think. I’m going to be much pickier about what my kids read for pleasure (although still pretty open minded) but when it’s assigned school reading, I really think it’s a great opportunity to teach your kids the gospel while discussing challenging and opposing literature. Good post!

  7. May 5, 2010
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    It was fun to meet you at BYU WC last week. Your books look like so much fun – I definitely am going to go pick them up and read them asap. 🙂

    This is a great post and one to think about. I always say that it would be nice if books had ratings, so you had an idea of what you’re going to get. I hate it when I’m reading a great book and then Whammo!!! there’s something that scalds my eyes and brain forever. I hope I can help steer my kids clear of rat poison… I also hope I can get them to love reading as much as I do, because the amazing (non rat poison-y) books can change you forever, don’t you think?

  8. Shari Bird
    May 5, 2010
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    I am so glad I found your blog. (Thanks Carolyn V.) I recently read My Ridiculous Romantic Obsessions and enjoyed every word. It was a very fun read. So, Thanks!

  9. May 6, 2010
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    I know you can’t hear me, but I’m applauding right now. Brilliant.

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