Well it is a Book, isn't it?

For the love of Christ constraineth us: because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

II Corinthians 5:14-21

A Switch

Since it seems like the book review thing is not progressing I thought I'd post some movie reviews. They are both based on books that I have read so it kind of counts as a book review...... sort of. Just got finished watching the Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley. Even though both of the main actors can not act and Keira Knightley never for a moment lets you forget that she is Keira Knightley, I find myself liking this movie a lot. Of course you can't for a second think "Colin Firth" or the whole thing comes tumbling down, but the filming is beautiful. Love the directing, the filming, the camera angles, the music, occasionally even the characters. Keira Knightley does exert her self once or twice such as the scene where she is begging her father not to let Lydia go to Brighton, which I find a little amusing seeing as the actresses moral standing doesn't exactly fit with the scene, the acting must have been very good to come across so concerned. Love the camera shots during the dance. There is one really long take going through the whole house with no breaks. It's like your there walking around with everyone else. And I love the shot where she is on the swing after Charlotte tells her is going to marry the cousin. And I love the second proposal scene, sorry can't help it.

" You have bewitched me, body and soul."

What's up with the Narnia movies ending on such downers??? Loved the first movie and thought everything in it was perfect. Loved Prince Caspian also until I watched it with a certain very serious someone who currently lives on the other side of the world in quest of martyrdom who pointed out all the flaws and American Hollywood insertions. Thanks a lot, certain someone, now I can't watch it without cringing!!! : ) Watched Voyage of the Dawn Treader this weekend (as a side note: What's so cool about 3D? It amazingly fuzzy and gives me a headache.) Was prepared for it to be a total flop after hearing all about it from Tobi, our resident movie and music critic, but it wasn't that bad. Of course it was not nearly as good as the book, and they sort of made up their own plot and forgot all about Lewis', but because of my low expectations it was very enjoyable. One thing bugged me. The sea serpent looked like something out of Pirate's not Narnian in the least. And would some one please tell me what the lighting was all about??? This is what happens when you let the special effects people have too much say. Edmund, Lucy, Caspian and Reepicheep were true to character and wonderful, and the ship was beautiful, and they did a very good job on the dragon. I've cried at every ending of these movies and this one was the worst knowing that they are probably not going to make another. When I read the books as a kid Narnia was real to me, so real that the thought of having to come back to the this world after being there was shattering. When Lucy closes that door I feel exactly the same way.

The End of North and South (Spoiler Alert!)

!Spoiler Alert!

"Do you know these roses?" He said, drawing out his pocket-book, in which were treasured up some dead flowers.

"No!" she replied, with innocent curiosity. "Did I give them to you?"

"No ! Vanity, you did not. You may have worn sister roses very probably."

She looked at them, wondering for a minute, then she smiled a little as she said -

"They are from Helstone, are they not? I know the deep indentations round the leaves. Oh, have you been there? When were you there?"

"I wanted to see the place where Margaret grew to what she is, even at the worst time of all, when I hod no hope of ever calling her mine. I went there on my return from Havre."

"You must give them to me, " she said, trying to take them out of his hand with gentle violence.

"Very well. Only you must pay me for them!"

"How shall I ever tell Aunt Shaw?" she whispered, after some time of delicious silence.

"Let me speak to her."

"Oh, no!" I owe it to her - but what will she say?"

"I can guess. Her first exclamation will be, 'That man? ' "

"Hush! " said Margaret, "or I shall try and show you your mother's indignant tones as she says, 'That woman!' "

!End of Spoiler! : )

So I finished North and South. I had to post the ending for a certain person who is very vocal in her dislike of the ending in the movie. : ) She hates the ending of the movie so much, because it's too romantic for her, but just imagine this ending on a screen! If "delicious silence " doesn't equal kissing I don't know what else it could mean. : ) There is actually very little of that sort of dialogue in the book. Alot of time is spent and the relationship between Margaret and her parents, which is frustrating sometimes. The book also spends alot of time trying to show both sides of the beginning of unions. My favorite part of the book is the gradually built relationship between Mr. Thornton and Nicholas, from hated enemies to reluctant mutual respect and eventually frendship. I think I like seeing how these two characters grow through the story because of how well the movie showed this. And of course I love Margaret! : ) How could you not?

So, if there is anyone out there still reading my one-member-only book club, what is your favorite part of the book, and if you haven't read it yet you should get a copy it's great.