Comments on: Tolkies… http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:46:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: MaureenE http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2529 MaureenE Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:37:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2529 That's a great post!! I love Tolkien and I remember that wonderful world that was opened up to me the first time I read the books. <br/><br/>Time for a re-read! That’s a great post!! I love Tolkien and I remember that wonderful world that was opened up to me the first time I read the books.

Time for a re-read!

]]> By: Miriam Rebekah http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2466 Miriam Rebekah Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:31:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2466 Well, I'm probably younger than a lot of ya'll, but my parents normally don't allow us to watch a movie until the book is read. So, when the Fellowship of the Ring movie came out, I had to read the book before they let me watch it.<br/>Once I got started though, I read all three before I saw the first movie! Well, I’m probably younger than a lot of ya’ll, but my parents normally don’t allow us to watch a movie until the book is read. So, when the Fellowship of the Ring movie came out, I had to read the book before they let me watch it.
Once I got started though, I read all three before I saw the first movie!

]]> By: Lady Rael http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2465 Lady Rael Sat, 12 Aug 2006 03:40:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2465 Lanier, your post gave me shivers. I love the series, (books and movies) and have felt like re-reading them again today, if I were not in the middle of Lewis' Space Trilogy. I read them out loud to my two youngest brothers, (finishing each just before it's movie came out), and your description of what those jewels of books work on one at the end of the day is refreshingly true. If there's one thing better than a wonderfully beautiful book, it's reading it together with loved ones.<br/><br/>(For anyone looking for audio versions, by the way, I highly recommend those read by Rob Inglis. He has an amazing deep voice, and a bonus is his wonderful tunes to fit the numerous songs!)<br/><br/>And Lanier, I like Peter Kreeft too! I had already listened to and was enchanted by that lecture of his, as did my mom (a fellow Tolkien fan). I listened to him often last semester while knitting and doing dishes. ;-)<br/><br/>In Christ,<br/>~Rael~ Lanier, your post gave me shivers. I love the series, (books and movies) and have felt like re-reading them again today, if I were not in the middle of Lewis’ Space Trilogy. I read them out loud to my two youngest brothers, (finishing each just before it’s movie came out), and your description of what those jewels of books work on one at the end of the day is refreshingly true. If there’s one thing better than a wonderfully beautiful book, it’s reading it together with loved ones.

(For anyone looking for audio versions, by the way, I highly recommend those read by Rob Inglis. He has an amazing deep voice, and a bonus is his wonderful tunes to fit the numerous songs!)

And Lanier, I like Peter Kreeft too! I had already listened to and was enchanted by that lecture of his, as did my mom (a fellow Tolkien fan). I listened to him often last semester while knitting and doing dishes. ;-)

In Christ,
~Rael~

]]> By: Lady Rael http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2464 Lady Rael Sat, 12 Aug 2006 03:39:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2464 Lanier, I'm so excited for you and your husband! I love the series, (books and movies) and have felt like re-reading them again today, if I were not in the middle of Lewis' Space Trilogy. I read them out loud to my two youngest brothers, (finishing each just before it's movie came out), and your description of what those jewels of books work on one at the end of the day is refreshingly true. If there's one thing better than a wonderfully beautiful book, it's reading it together with loved ones.<br/><br/>(For anyone looking for audio versions, by the way, I highly recommend those read by Rob Inglis. He has an amazing deep voice, and a bonus is his wonderful tunes to fit the numerous songs!)<br/><br/>And Lanier, I like Peter Kreeft too! I had already listened to and was enchanted by that lecture of his, as did my mom (a fellow Tolkien fan). I listened to him often last semester while knitting and doing dishes. ;-)<br/><br/>In Christ,<br/>~Rael~ Lanier, I’m so excited for you and your husband! I love the series, (books and movies) and have felt like re-reading them again today, if I were not in the middle of Lewis’ Space Trilogy. I read them out loud to my two youngest brothers, (finishing each just before it’s movie came out), and your description of what those jewels of books work on one at the end of the day is refreshingly true. If there’s one thing better than a wonderfully beautiful book, it’s reading it together with loved ones.

(For anyone looking for audio versions, by the way, I highly recommend those read by Rob Inglis. He has an amazing deep voice, and a bonus is his wonderful tunes to fit the numerous songs!)

And Lanier, I like Peter Kreeft too! I had already listened to and was enchanted by that lecture of his, as did my mom (a fellow Tolkien fan). I listened to him often last semester while knitting and doing dishes. ;-)

In Christ,
~Rael~

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2463 Anonymous Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:12:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2463 I have read the trilogy and watched the movies multiple times and it gets better every time. Tolkien has a way of pulling you into Middle-earth and making you feel like one of the characters. That is definitely one of my favorite series. I have read the trilogy and watched the movies multiple times and it gets better every time. Tolkien has a way of pulling you into Middle-earth and making you feel like one of the characters. That is definitely one of my favorite series.

]]> By: aussietigger1980 http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2458 aussietigger1980 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:42:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2458 --Are we the only people in the habitable parts of the world who haven't yet completed this masterpeice of intricate fantasy??--<br/><br/>Um, no... :) I haven't read a snitch of Tolkien and have only seen the first of the movies. Um, yeah, so what does that make me?! :D –Are we the only people in the habitable parts of the world who haven’t yet completed this masterpeice of intricate fantasy??–

Um, no… :) I haven’t read a snitch of Tolkien and have only seen the first of the movies. Um, yeah, so what does that make me?! :D

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2456 Anonymous Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:32:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2456 Like Prarie Girl said, you're not the only one in the habitable part of the world who hasn't read that set of books. I've never read or watched it. Or read or watched C.S. Lewis's Narnia series either. Someday, I hope to. Someday!<br/><br/>~Lois Like Prarie Girl said, you’re not the only one in the habitable part of the world who hasn’t read that set of books. I’ve never read or watched it. Or read or watched C.S. Lewis’s Narnia series either. Someday, I hope to. Someday!

~Lois

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2454 Anonymous Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:40:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2454 Welcome to the enchanting world of Middle-earth! I consider myself very fortunate to have read the books before any of the movies came out (just barely!) and before there was such pressure from all sides in that direction. I fell in love with the world Tolkien created, filled with so many thought-provoking Christian truths, and felt so immersed in it, that once I had finished, it seemed as if there were no other work of fiction that could capture and excite me thereafter. But that's the beauty of books, they can be visited again and again... Enjoy! Welcome to the enchanting world of Middle-earth! I consider myself very fortunate to have read the books before any of the movies came out (just barely!) and before there was such pressure from all sides in that direction. I fell in love with the world Tolkien created, filled with so many thought-provoking Christian truths, and felt so immersed in it, that once I had finished, it seemed as if there were no other work of fiction that could capture and excite me thereafter. But that’s the beauty of books, they can be visited again and again… Enjoy!

]]> By: Melinda http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2453 Melinda Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:56:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2453 Finally. :-)<br/><br/>(I came upon the books rather late, however, but I was able to devour each one JUST before their respective movies came out. I wish I had more space between book and movie, but alas, it was not meant to be.) Finally. :-)

(I came upon the books rather late, however, but I was able to devour each one JUST before their respective movies came out. I wish I had more space between book and movie, but alas, it was not meant to be.)

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2452 Anonymous Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:01:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2452 Lanier I loved the movies, but never read the books, i might put it on my list to read that! it sounds wonderful, i am really enjoying that book you suggested awhile back, the St. Elmo book, it's long and wonderful. Such a great masterpiece. Thanks so much for suggesting that one!<br/>i am in love with that book, i got it at the library, i only have 3 more weeks to read but i think i can finish it :))<br/><br/>Thanks again for that lengthy list you gave of those wonderful books awhile back.<br/>Have a wonderful day!<br/><br/>May God bless you and keep you, Lanier! :)<br/><br/>Jane. Lanier I loved the movies, but never read the books, i might put it on my list to read that! it sounds wonderful, i am really enjoying that book you suggested awhile back, the St. Elmo book, it’s long and wonderful. Such a great masterpiece. Thanks so much for suggesting that one!
i am in love with that book, i got it at the library, i only have 3 more weeks to read but i think i can finish it :) )

Thanks again for that lengthy list you gave of those wonderful books awhile back.
Have a wonderful day!

May God bless you and keep you, Lanier! :)

Jane.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2451 Anonymous Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:47:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2451 Your post brought back very fond memories of listening to my mother read the story to my sister and me a few years back. It took us a long time to finish the book (maybe even the whole year before the first movie came out). The LOTR adventures I experienced were invaluable. It is such a well-written, exciting and deep story. Tolkien has so many different characters, yet he develops them very well- and they all have a vital part to play in the story. I've been wanting to read it again (to relive old memories) but it's so long that I think I'll just get the unabridged edition and listen to that. In my opinion (a girl who isn't a writer and is very pressed for time), it doesn't matter if I read a pleasure book on my own. Listening to the book can yield the same experience of living in Tolkien's world for a time.<br/>I'm so happy for you that you're reading such a wonderful book (the first time reading it is the best, of course)!:) <br/><br/>Happy reading,<br/>Whitney Your post brought back very fond memories of listening to my mother read the story to my sister and me a few years back. It took us a long time to finish the book (maybe even the whole year before the first movie came out). The LOTR adventures I experienced were invaluable. It is such a well-written, exciting and deep story. Tolkien has so many different characters, yet he develops them very well- and they all have a vital part to play in the story. I’ve been wanting to read it again (to relive old memories) but it’s so long that I think I’ll just get the unabridged edition and listen to that. In my opinion (a girl who isn’t a writer and is very pressed for time), it doesn’t matter if I read a pleasure book on my own. Listening to the book can yield the same experience of living in Tolkien’s world for a time.
I’m so happy for you that you’re reading such a wonderful book (the first time reading it is the best, of course)!:)

Happy reading,
Whitney

]]> By: Lauren Elizabeth Smith http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2450 Lauren Elizabeth Smith Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2450 Lanier, reading this post makes me want to read [i]Lord of the Rings[/i]! I never read it, either, but now it is on my (long) list of books to read. :) Lanier, reading this post makes me want to read [i]Lord of the Rings[/i]! I never read it, either, but now it is on my (long) list of books to read. :)

]]> By: Prarie Girl http://ylcf.org/2006/08/tolkies/comment-page-1/#comment-2449 Prarie Girl Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:14:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/08/tolkies/#comment-2449 No, you're not the only people in the habitable part of the world who hasn't completed that masterpiece! I haven't read the book or watched the movie, actually when it comes to that, I haven't read ANY of the books, or seen ANY of the Lord of the Rings movies. No, you’re not the only people in the habitable part of the world who hasn’t completed that masterpiece! I haven’t read the book or watched the movie, actually when it comes to that, I haven’t read ANY of the books, or seen ANY of the Lord of the Rings movies.

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