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Snail & Boy
Snail and Boy is a story about a boy who lost his family in the war. From the depths of despair, Boy overcomes his hardships, and discovers universal truths that give profound meaning to his life, and relationship to the world.
Boy's incredible transformation gets noticed by a very inquisitive snail, who eventually discovers Boy’s secrets, as they unfold, raising our awareness to deep life changing insights.
One day, Boy is astonished to discover a snail writing silvery letters on a wall, and from that moment on, a special relationship evolves between the two.
It is a story about love. It is a story about peace. It is a story about freedom.
Hopefully, Boy lives in each and every one of us.
Boy's incredible transformation gets noticed by a very inquisitive snail, who eventually discovers Boy’s secrets, as they unfold, raising our awareness to deep life changing insights.
One day, Boy is astonished to discover a snail writing silvery letters on a wall, and from that moment on, a special relationship evolves between the two.
It is a story about love. It is a story about peace. It is a story about freedom.
Hopefully, Boy lives in each and every one of us.
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First published April 20, 2014
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November 2, 2014
Book Review:
By: Brittany Perez ( Oh My Bookness)
@ohmybookness
Bperezbookreviews@gmail.com
Review Date: November 2,2014
Book quotes:
"Yes, this world needs a revolution. War is obsolete, and we must learn to live in peace." (p 24)
"If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else." (p. 45)
"If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else." (p. 49)
This book reminded me of another I read, but instead of focusing on ecological, it focuses more on us the people and how you can create a change, in the way we live, make a change in sociological environment in a unjust world at times. No matter if we use a friendly look of a frog named Ping Or a Wise Snail, it comes to touch on a similar adaption, solution that use the people need to implement the change to see change happen now or in the future.
With Snail & Boy I cannot say hear nor their if Lincoln or even Martin Luther King Jr. Would agree with all the methods but I'm sure they will agree that we as a dynamic unit, we as individual person can only create the change we want to see and happen. If that change is liberal freedoms, peace, rights, we as one or many set forth to help as a guiding light to make it happen.
A very nice read, simple, broke up into different short stories with each lending a point and a guiding hand to a lesson. You may not agree with metaphorical character of a Wise Snail, but who is to say is just only that but only in what we believe. Methodical with a complete understanding for characters choice. I believe the author did a great job conveying a message and lessons that we are all guilty to at some point or another in saying I would like to make that change but don't ever take action.
Not meant to tell you one way or another how to live or choose your actions but thank next time when you see something you could help to make a difference in.
By: Brittany Perez ( Oh My Bookness)
@ohmybookness
Bperezbookreviews@gmail.com
Review Date: November 2,2014
Book quotes:
"Yes, this world needs a revolution. War is obsolete, and we must learn to live in peace." (p 24)
"If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else." (p. 45)
"If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else." (p. 49)
This book reminded me of another I read, but instead of focusing on ecological, it focuses more on us the people and how you can create a change, in the way we live, make a change in sociological environment in a unjust world at times. No matter if we use a friendly look of a frog named Ping Or a Wise Snail, it comes to touch on a similar adaption, solution that use the people need to implement the change to see change happen now or in the future.
With Snail & Boy I cannot say hear nor their if Lincoln or even Martin Luther King Jr. Would agree with all the methods but I'm sure they will agree that we as a dynamic unit, we as individual person can only create the change we want to see and happen. If that change is liberal freedoms, peace, rights, we as one or many set forth to help as a guiding light to make it happen.
A very nice read, simple, broke up into different short stories with each lending a point and a guiding hand to a lesson. You may not agree with metaphorical character of a Wise Snail, but who is to say is just only that but only in what we believe. Methodical with a complete understanding for characters choice. I believe the author did a great job conveying a message and lessons that we are all guilty to at some point or another in saying I would like to make that change but don't ever take action.
Not meant to tell you one way or another how to live or choose your actions but thank next time when you see something you could help to make a difference in.
January 23, 2020
I chose to read this book after receiving a free e-copy from the author. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
Snail & Boy is a different kind of book; it’s short and sweet and has a good message. Boy lost his family in the war but soon realizes that he still needs to have a positive outlook on life. He knows that bringing happiness to others will bring him happiness. When he meets wise Snail, they form a bond like no other.
In several of the chapters of Snail & Boy, the author sets apart the important idea of that chapter. Love, peace, freedom, and happiness are all messages. Examples:
“Yes, this world needs a revolution. War is obsolete, and we must learn to live in peace.” (p 24)
“If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else.” (p. 45)
“If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else.” (p. 49)
Snail & Boy is a quick read with a good message.
Snail & Boy is a different kind of book; it’s short and sweet and has a good message. Boy lost his family in the war but soon realizes that he still needs to have a positive outlook on life. He knows that bringing happiness to others will bring him happiness. When he meets wise Snail, they form a bond like no other.
In several of the chapters of Snail & Boy, the author sets apart the important idea of that chapter. Love, peace, freedom, and happiness are all messages. Examples:
“Yes, this world needs a revolution. War is obsolete, and we must learn to live in peace.” (p 24)
“If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else.” (p. 45)
“If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else.” (p. 49)
Snail & Boy is a quick read with a good message.
December 22, 2014
3.5 stars
I received a digital copy of this title from the author for review.
Ten Second Synopsis:
After a rough start in life, Boy still retains hope for a joyful life. When he discovers he can talk to Snail, an alliance is formed in the pursuit of peace.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but what I got was a charming little story that is bigger on the inside. Essentially, you have the story of a boy and a talking snail who both are aiming towards finding a peace-filled life. Under the surface narrative however, is a thought-provoking piece that could really open up discussions in the classroom or with young people around the use of violence to solve problems, the purpose and desired outcomes of revenge, and the challenges to living a peaceful life after trauma.
There is also a lot to be unpacked in terms of the power of friendship and the ways in which trusting relationships open doors to new experiences and ways of thinking.
The ending is unexpectedly dramatic and provides another opportunity for thought and discussion around risk-taking and standing up for one's cause.
The snail photos throughout are a nice touch and inspired me, for a brief moment, to begin a yarn-bombing campaign involving crocheted snails left in public places, but I haven't actually got around to enacting that one yet.
Overall, while this story is aimed at a middle-grade and YA audience, there's plenty here for grown-ups to enjoy and ponder as they slime along with snail and boy. I'd definitely recommend this story to teachers working with middle grade or young adult groups on the themes of war and conflict, friendship and ethics.
I received a digital copy of this title from the author for review.
Ten Second Synopsis:
After a rough start in life, Boy still retains hope for a joyful life. When he discovers he can talk to Snail, an alliance is formed in the pursuit of peace.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but what I got was a charming little story that is bigger on the inside. Essentially, you have the story of a boy and a talking snail who both are aiming towards finding a peace-filled life. Under the surface narrative however, is a thought-provoking piece that could really open up discussions in the classroom or with young people around the use of violence to solve problems, the purpose and desired outcomes of revenge, and the challenges to living a peaceful life after trauma.
There is also a lot to be unpacked in terms of the power of friendship and the ways in which trusting relationships open doors to new experiences and ways of thinking.
The ending is unexpectedly dramatic and provides another opportunity for thought and discussion around risk-taking and standing up for one's cause.
The snail photos throughout are a nice touch and inspired me, for a brief moment, to begin a yarn-bombing campaign involving crocheted snails left in public places, but I haven't actually got around to enacting that one yet.
Overall, while this story is aimed at a middle-grade and YA audience, there's plenty here for grown-ups to enjoy and ponder as they slime along with snail and boy. I'd definitely recommend this story to teachers working with middle grade or young adult groups on the themes of war and conflict, friendship and ethics.
July 21, 2016
I received a free copy of this e-book from the author, in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you,Gal Kleinman!
This little book has many wonderful messages. So many, in fact, that to squeeze everything in, the author seemed "preachy" at times. My thought is that there are enough different parts to what the author wants to say, that he could easily make this into multiple books. For me, there could have been more story.
All that said, I found this book thought provoking and inspirational, if rather heavy handed in all that it wanted to say to me.
This little book has many wonderful messages. So many, in fact, that to squeeze everything in, the author seemed "preachy" at times. My thought is that there are enough different parts to what the author wants to say, that he could easily make this into multiple books. For me, there could have been more story.
All that said, I found this book thought provoking and inspirational, if rather heavy handed in all that it wanted to say to me.
July 5, 2014
To start with I thought the book was a little off, but it grew on me. It is very simplistic and yet the theme is one that we all need to adhere to. I much prefer another book about a snail that I read, but this one has a good message.
The messages with in the story include:
"If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else." (p. 45)
"If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else." (p. 49)
"Give peace and you will know peace." (p. 141)
Over all it is not a bad read, very quick and easy. I finished it in just over an hour.
The messages with in the story include:
"If you want freedom, give freedom to someone else." (p. 45)
"If you want to be happy give happiness to someone else." (p. 49)
"Give peace and you will know peace." (p. 141)
Over all it is not a bad read, very quick and easy. I finished it in just over an hour.
June 10, 2014
I received a free ebook copy of this book from a giveaway on librarything from the author.
I really like how you can see a snails perspective as well as a boy and girls in this
short story. I also like all the proverbs and that this book promotes
peace instead of war.
thanks for the opportunity to read this unique gem.
I really like how you can see a snails perspective as well as a boy and girls in this
short story. I also like all the proverbs and that this book promotes
peace instead of war.
thanks for the opportunity to read this unique gem.
August 13, 2016
I had received this book through the Library Things giveaway program in exchange for an honest review.
It is a lovely and heart touching story. It takes some time to get into the story but as you go on you are drawn into it.
The language is simple and easy to understand and so our the various thoughts shared.
It is a lovely and heart touching story. It takes some time to get into the story but as you go on you are drawn into it.
The language is simple and easy to understand and so our the various thoughts shared.
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