Jodi Picoult #1 - Nineteen Minutes - Borders Book Club

[justxforxcommentsx]

is that what the problem was was a little boy's nascent insecurity and possibly the typical human proclivity towards treating those around you as you have been treated, instead of how you would like to be treated. But hey, I'm not a bestselling author. Maybe I wouldn't know.

[justxforxcommentsx]

jumping down my throat, I'm not by any stretch of the imagination justifying bullying. No. I've been bullied, too. I know that pain; I'm all too familiar with the vicious cycle that begins to occur in the brain of someone who's been habitually bullied. But all I'm saying is that one has to make the distinction between a personal issue that is manifesting in a bully mistreating others and a purely malicious internal desire to cause harm. Now I never knew the little boy, but what i would say

[justxforxcommentsx]

evi? I wouldn't call the little boy who pulled out the little girl's chair evil. When I think of evil, and this is just me now, I think of an inherent, incontrovertible, deep rooted desire to cause pain and harm simply for personal satisfaction. I think the little boy did what he did for the same reason that most bullies do what they do: because they too are insecure and want to be accepted by their peers. That doesn't make you evil, that makes you human. Now, before I have 20 people

[awogar]

in da house xD ahahahahaha. seriously though this is one of my all time favourite books, waaaay better than harry potter...

[SingItForTheWorldMCR]

I am 15 years old, and this is my favourite book by Jodi, and I can relate to Peter so much! If I ever have the pleasure of meeting Jodi Picoult, I'm going to thank her for taking almost every negative aspect of school life, and some positive ones, and putting it into a book which opens the eyes of adults who read it. People need to realise that this happens all over the world, not just in big cities.

[31iidna]

Just finished reading the book today :] I love Jodi Picoult, I read My Sister's Keeper before & I can certainly say this is a masterpiece

[xpeacexlovexmusicx1]

best book i have ever read.

[tkngata]

I've read this book! It was amazing. Thank you so much Jodi Picoult. :)

[claireschultz]

@honorkendall have you read sing me home yet? its in my bookself, havent read it yet.

much love

claire

xoxo

[askingemilina]

jodi p is literally my favorite author on this planet, not to mention nineteen minutes is probably the best book ive ever read. she has a lot of smart things to say, and its amazing how much research she's gone through for every book shes written. she's just..amazing.

[grimlife564]

Now reading her new book sing you home. It's so good I can't put it down, I'm almost finished. I think 19 mins was AMAZING! And my sisters keeper was incredible to, but my

Favorite by far is house rules

[sadomirth]

I never expected her to sound and look like this, but she is brilliant- the way she addresses herself is brilliant. I cannot wait to read this book, and I want to read House Rules. I respect her so much more now.

[Darienlover999]

@sadomirth You HAVE to read House Rules! It's my new favorite of hers. Her characters were never as real as they were in HR.

[honorkendall]

@Darienlover999 House Rules is an amazing read! I loved it so much, I couldn't wait for ending to be revealed, and then I wanted to start reading it again!

[Darienlover999]

@honorkendall That's how I felt exactly!! :D

[Apink420]

i wanna read this so badly

[claireschultz]

such a fantastic book ... im reading "House Rules" atm ... another amazing book by Jodi Picoult xoxo

[honorkendall]

@claireschultz Nineteen minutes and House Rules are my favourites... such amazing reads!

[Subbz99]

Her books are amazing!! I love her

[PwnageMewsic]

I read the book back in HS it's very well written and addicting but such a depressing read...haha.

[MztDare]

This book is real. The funny thing is with all of the people in the school, not one person does shit about it.

[Flitztuete95]

The book is really good. She wanted to write a book for persons, that are bulled, if I understood that correct (My native language is german, sorry). She did that, I think. And that book describes everything perfect. I like it so much.

[fantarules1]

Just got the book im gonna read it :D

[thebestdogtor]

I just finished this book five minutes ago. I honestly couldn't put it down. It really shows that the world's not always black and white.

She's an amazing writer.

[Nadine2131]

I cried when I read this book, a few times. It really makes you feel sorry for peter and what he went through.

[TarzanNatorrulez]

I'm from Germany and reading it at the moment. The emotions in the beginning made me stop reading, cause i was crying.. i had to take a break because i'm going to school.. and jodi describes the stories so in detail.. wow she's my absolute favourite author.. and will always be :] respect..

[EeyoreGirl8]

her best one.

i loved it.

the pact is great, too.

[danyellis]

I love the book Ninteen minutes!! It was amazing!

[SoKissMe2]

This book was phenomenal. I think it was her best book. I wish it were made into a movie ahaha and like a real good one. Some of her books were put to shame with the crap lifetime movies. Peter was actually my favorite character. Despite the fact that he killed people I still loved him. He was so real and his words made me think the most. He was just a kid with so much pain.

[K1ller30]

@SoKissMe2 ...uhh..hello..It is becoming a movie???? -.-

[SoKissMe2]

@K1ller30 I never said it was. I said "I wish it were made into a movie".

[K1ller30]

@SoKissMe2 yah.. And what I was saying is it IS becoming a movie. I was suprised that you would say that you wish it were made into a movie and yet not know it is being made into a movie.

[SoKissMe2]

@K1ller30 Oh. Please rephrase your punctuation so it is clearer. Thanks. =] And I wouldn't know because it hasn't been posted on her website. I don't plan on getting excited till I see her promoting it.

[troyvialaura]

@SoKissMe2

please don't start your sentences with 'and', it is gramatically incorrect. And 'till' isn't a word...

[SoKissMe2]

@troyvialaura hahahahahahahhahahah. You're hilarious. How bored are you? I don't know what your source is but my dictionary says "till" is indeed a word. Also, you used "and" to start a sentence. (Hypocrite =]) What else is wrong with what you typed? You asked for the grammar police. Here I come. =] You should capitalize the "p" in "please" and you shouldn't use unnecessary periods after your sentence. Nice try. =)

[SimoneLouiseJanMaria]

I'm in the middle of reading this book right now, and i think it is one of the most amazing, thought provoking, emotional books i have ever read. It is so great. i agree with emonypemony, every teenager should read this, especially if there is a chance it could open a bully's eyes to show them that what they do effects someone so deeply.

[coldethyl86]

i just finished this and i thought the exact same thing. i have a 13 year old sister that i will make read this book.

[futurediva222]

This book is one of the best books I've read. I would like to read it again but this is one of those stories that you have to read in moderation because it affects you so deeply. This story literally had me crying for days after I finished. No book has had me crying THAT long. It's definitely a story that opens up your eyes to our society and how we treat one another. I think this should be a required read for high school students in our country.

[emonypemony]

yeah it really makes u think hard after u finish the book....i almost teared up and i couldnt help but feel so much sympathy for almost every character in the book....

agreed they should make teens read this in high school, even if its controversial it really opens ur mind on things

[iDeathItself]

My class is actually reading this right now and the class is halfway done with it but I went ahead and read the rest of the book.

This really is one of the best books i've ever read and I can't stop thinking about it no matter how hard I try. I'm not used to that at all either so it's kind of strange.

I wish the ending was a little different though because PTSD could have caused Peter to end up killing all of those people... I just wish Peter would have ended up winning the court battle.

[emonypemony]

@iDeathItself yeah the ending was so heartwrenching becuz the way she described peteres death was like she was tugging at ur heart...and yeah i wish he had won the court battle. it was so intense btw, like i was watching a crime movie

i wish they would adapt this into a movie that would be splendid

[KJVdancer13]

Nineteen Minutes is AMAZING! :)

[Apink420]

i wanna read this

[yellowbanaana]

she's my fav author, no doubt. her writing is just amazingly great and she's so intelligent! nineteen minutes and all her books are awesome but my sister's keeper really stands out the most for me. the best book i've ever read.

[SophieElizabethx3]

nineteen minutes is soo good. but the pacts good too (:

[msRluvsU]

Wow, either the picture of her on the back of the book is VERY photoshopped, or she lost TONS of weight.

[djjollyrancher]

I L O V E all her books! She is so intelligent and a very talented writer.

[mjshafhdfd]

the pact and nineteen minutes are my fave books

[systematichoneyy]

She's so amazing.. She speaks so intelligently and elegantly! I LOVE her books, Nineteen Minutes - i've read it over and over again and it just touches me soo much!

[TubbyCatProductions]

Salem Falls and My Sister's Keeper are my favourite of her books.

I also love her hair. It's so curly and great.

[RisibleWitticism]

1. My Sister's Keeper

2. Change of Heart

Top two, haven't read the new on yet.

[jayden2595]

:) she is an AMAZING author!!!!

i enjoy her.

[nirvanahype]

Omg! I Loved this book and cried so much over Peter Houghton and the last paragraph on page 575. I felt so bad for Peter. This is truly an amazing book. =)

[badmichelle1978]

sfunny just how many of these shit-litters are around..blimey woman really are intellectually inferior, judging by the shite they read

[cellorocker1293]

My favorite books are all by Jodi Picoult.

Handle with Care (her new one)

My Sister's Keeper

and Nineteen Minutes

[Ilovemypishi]

She is the best.

[futurediva222]

Never have I been more moved by a book then 'Nineteen Minutes'. I just finished the book today. I started it Sunday and just couldn't put it down. I can't tell you how many times I cried over the character of Peter Houghton. The things he went through is unbelievable. And to think that people actually go through this torment and pain on a daily basis. I think this book should be read in high schools and should be a major motion picture. People need to realize the seriousness of bullying.

[VirginiaGomes]

Awesome author

[PeachyKeenJellyBeann]

Who cares what she looks like. shes famous for being an AMAZING author, not a model!

[turbosucks]

Jodi Picoult is by far one of my BEST authors. I do NOT have a favorite book from her because each & everyone is in its own class. AMAZING! Keep up the magnificent work you do...

[lockandkeygirl]

WAIT, how do you pronounce her name i thought it was pronounced jodi PIC-OLT

[lilniqui]

i think its mayb french and the l and t are silent

[brittysmilesatme]

she is an AMAZING writer

my sisters keeper is my favourite

[CMJ5150]

I don't think it matters how she looks I mean, she's like, totally beautiful and her writing is even more so. Nineteen minutes is my favorite book of hers.

[ZAKABAMBAM]

i am from Greece and i have read the msk and the tenth circle(in Greek)as i adooooore her i would really appreciate if you could tell me which of her books have been translated to Greek.thanks!

[efrog123]

I meet here today when i was working at my work she is realy alsome and cool in person Jodi picoult I got her adiphe

[bribomcbainjr]

Weird how people comment on what she looks like. Doesn't really matter. What matters is what you like to read. Me personally, I'm not into these types of books. I'm a Stephen King (fiction) and Ron Paul (non fiction) fan. Jodi wouldn't be where she is today if she didn't write well and touch many readers. So if you're concerned about how "heavy" she is, maybe you should go to the gym, because it's obviously a subject that you - the people who've made the comments - are sensitive about.

[jblover0792]

I totally agree with you!

Looks shouldn't matter at all.

She's such a gifted writer and I love her books. My Sister's Keeper is my favorite.

[maniacallison]

My Sister's Keeper is my favorite too.

it is so depressing though.

the movie is not gonna be as good as the book but i still cant wait for it to come out.

5 more days :D

[loveyouangelforever]

mine is

1. Nineteen minutes

2. Change of Heart

3. My sister's keeper. <333

[emonypemony]

is change of heart really good i mite read it next

[futurediva222]

Change of Heart is amazing. Another great story by Picoult. But make sure you have a kleenex as you read closer towards the end. Another tear jerker.

[emonypemony]

ok thanx

[ggggtgtg]

they ruined the movie. I mean come on, they could at least have made the right person die.

[DreamxSkater529]

movie?

[ExAxLxPx12]

she looks a lot different than the picture on her book, she should have a picture that looks like her

[grossl789]

hahha!!! ilu jodi!!!! i had so much fun doing the play with you this year!!!!

[whoaxitsxlilwo]

Ive read all of her books. Some are better than others, but I still enjoy/love them!

[pinkfluffyducks]

my favourite book! she is an amzing author

[write08]

wow, i didn't know she was so heavy

[bright1eyes1]

heavy physically or in the context? I was just wondering because after looking at her picture on the back of books and seeing her here I was like, woah, who is that lady? I had no idea she was a heavyset person.

[xxbleedingemotionsxx]

yeah same. By her pictures on the books, she looks totally different. Well, big or not, She is still amazing!!

[HalfricanAmerican]

Dude I'm just as shocked! I've read nearly all of her novels and the pic on the back of them looks nothing like her in person! I'm a big girl too, but i dont know if i would want to look this different!

[siriuslovin88]

Yea I didn't know either. I think the picture that most of see was taken when she was younger and might have been airbrushed.

The recent one of her on the back of "A Change of Heart" you can tell she's heavier.

[chloeWITHaC]

i know! she looked soo thin on the picture on the back of the book!!!

[whogamiwhatzitz]

is that really jodi picoult? she looks so different than the pictures on her books! Maybe she just got the pictures taken when she was younger...

[BELINDALOVESANIME]

i love her books! =] so far i'm reading "The Pact" =]

[anjmehra]

that is my absolute favourite book by her - but i've only read 6 of them!

[TheSamanthaA]

It is true...how every year the younger children are getting...more...evil. hehe

My five year old cousin, asked what a middle finger is! Bad huh? I guess the bus she takes to school, she saw another kid do it!

WOW

[JanusRocks]

^^ I just think kids nowadays are getting real smart. Smarter than they're supposed to be...well, how did u ans ur cousin? lol if I were u I wouldnt know how to response^^

[TheSamanthaA]

Yeah, I didn't know what to say!!!

But, I agree, nowadays kids are having to learn more!

[TheSamanthaA]

But, more and more kids these days are not being raised right...and our society, is not improving ! lol

[JanusRocks]

yea it's NOT! haha~ it's just too complicated...maybe both parents and kids should learn from each other (oh such cliche...^^") when I talk to some form 1 students in my school, they just ans back all the time! it's nothing like when we're small now...emm...

[TheSamanthaA]

Yep!! I agree!

[vXLullabyXv]

Wow. What An Amazing Person. I Really Enjoy Her Writing.

And Anyone Who Cares What She Looks Like, Or Cares How Anyone Else In This World Looks Like Is A Moron.

[bobharriet12]

ive read tenth circle and am half way through keepin faith! both great page turners! but i hava say she looks thiner in the photo at the back of her books?? did someone get photoshopped??

[apoathena]

yeah i was just thinking that too but most likely is that she has gotten fatter..

[CannibalsOnCannabis]

I never thought I would like her. I've always been a horror/suspense fan (King, Koontz, etc.) but she is just magnificent. I'm so glad I picked up Nineteen Minutes.

[sarahcjames]

i love jodi

[RealizingNothing]

Jodi Piccoult is an artist in every sense of the word. Incredibly intelligent, sensitive, and tolerant with a liberal and realistic yet hopeful view on things. How great it must have been to have met her.