tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post3804694598310343733..comments2024-01-01T10:05:13.685-05:00Comments on YOUR DAILY DOSE: O IS FOR OUTSIDERSRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-82041340909195764402013-04-19T00:09:55.189-04:002013-04-19T00:09:55.189-04:00Jasmine ~ Wow. I can't imagine relating to th...Jasmine ~ Wow. I can't imagine relating to that story in the second grade. You must have been VERY MATURE for your age. That kinda blows my mind. I loved Catcher In The Rye. The line from that book that sticks with me is the one where he says, "You're about as sensitive as a toilet seat." hahahaha. That was another Journey book. Love those. <br /><br />Yvonne ~ I am not sure that reading the book NOW would affect you the same was as it would have when you were a youth, but it is still an excellent read. If you loved the movie, the book is Amazing.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-31063980104473059552013-04-18T23:59:07.476-04:002013-04-18T23:59:07.476-04:00I never read the book, but I saw the movie -duh! ...I never read the book, but I saw the movie -duh! LOVED it for so many different reasons. The Outsiders was one of the first movies I got to see without a chaperone aka the parentals. It was also where I fell in love with Ralph Macchio and Matt Dillon. -You know, important stuff like that. :)Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038918668619367960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-55940896441160047292013-04-18T20:00:46.158-04:002013-04-18T20:00:46.158-04:00Because I was reading stuff that was not appropria...Because I was reading stuff that was not appropriate for my age as I searched for material that was not 'too easy', I read this book in the 2nd grade! Believe it or not, it still meant a whole lot for me. As with most of what I was reading, nobody realized that I had a hold of stuff that I probably shouldn't have. But I had heard my mother talk a lot about how The Outsiders was one of the few books that she ever finished- she is severely dyslexic- and so I thought it must be pretty good. As you well know, it is.<br />I couldn't help but wonder why my mother who I knew had read and enjoyed this book could still be acting out so much of what was wrong and sad within the story. I also had good family friends that I grew up with that I just knew would end up like the characters in the book, and they did.<br />It is an intriguing and engaging story whether you look at it as a warning or as a rite of passage that must be survived. I haven't thought about The Outsiders in so long and since it is one of the things that reminds me of something my mother and I both enjoyed and could agree on, even if we saw it in different ways, I am happy that you have reminded me of it. <br />I should read The Outsiders again...<br />The books that I can think of right now that I know hit where I lived is J.D. Salinger's Catcher In The Rye'Yellow Rose' Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496382898548158316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-52546360740300137092013-04-18T18:07:14.746-04:002013-04-18T18:07:14.746-04:00Yeah... it hit you where you lived.Yeah... it hit you where you lived.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-21110238188524451172013-04-18T17:52:12.190-04:002013-04-18T17:52:12.190-04:00Great minds think alike!
I read this book in midd...Great minds think alike!<br /><br />I read this book in middle school, and saw the movie soon thereafter. I was hooked. Me personally, I grew up in a rough neighborhood with some pretty bad kids. I see a lot of my own childhood in The Outsiders.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-30808802075995026662013-04-18T12:30:12.968-04:002013-04-18T12:30:12.968-04:00Tim ~ Perspective is a powerful thing.
DiscConnec...Tim ~ Perspective is a powerful thing.<br /><br />DiscConnected ~ So funny. I started with him at "B."<br /><br />Carol ~ I think you are right. I read a lot of Outsiders posts for "O."<br /><br />JJ ~ Books are an excellent tool for experiencing without actually experiencing. I don't understand people who don't like to read.<br /><br />Alex ~ It is a book geared toward kids. Not saying you wouldn't enjoy reading it again, but you wouldn't experience it the same way as an adult.<br /><br />Dana ~ Thank You! Nice to have the opinion on the Marilyn Monroe "suicide" you did some research. I have done some reading here and there, which was enough to make me seriously suspect that suicide report filed by the police. And, yes, it is something how deeply books can affect us. This isn't the only time, just the FIRST.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-27030997796245612932013-04-18T02:38:09.125-04:002013-04-18T02:38:09.125-04:00As I was waiting for the comment box to load, I ca...As I was waiting for the comment box to load, I caught a glance at your "N" post! Norma Jean! I did a HUGE report on her in high school. You're right... she did NOT commit suicide. There was no residue where it needed to be in order for it to be suicide (can't remember now... been too long since I studied it), and there were some mysterious needle marks that did not jive with the supposed ovedose of pills. <br /><br />Anyway... I loved the Outsiders when I first read it, too. Isn't it something how deeply books can affect us? I love your writing!! You are always so good. :)<br /><br />Dana at <a href="http://www.danamartingwrting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Waiter, drink please!</a><br />Dana Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572600397353343386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-57451718845932179802013-04-17T17:40:54.766-04:002013-04-17T17:40:54.766-04:00I remember reading it, but confess I remember the ...I remember reading it, but confess I remember the movie better. I guess I do better with visuals.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-25059239664907746872013-04-17T17:31:37.016-04:002013-04-17T17:31:37.016-04:00I never read it, but I have read many books that h...I never read it, but I have read many books that helped to mold my life. Those kids today who do not read will never know what their lives could have been like had they taken the time to learn from the experiences of others. They will always be the outsiders in society.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-74658268659901442732013-04-17T15:46:25.218-04:002013-04-17T15:46:25.218-04:00I think The Outsiders affected a lot of people tha...I think The Outsiders affected a lot of people that way. The teenage years are so hard. And wow, Sting was so young!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-91031449352060717002013-04-17T14:57:41.503-04:002013-04-17T14:57:41.503-04:00I loved SE Hinton's books as well, although I ...I loved SE Hinton's books as well, although I was a little old by the time the movie came out and did not relate as much.<br /><br />Someone else who nailed the teen experience? John Hughes.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-38337489755590754952013-04-17T12:50:42.531-04:002013-04-17T12:50:42.531-04:00Great post Robin. I think you are spot-on about th...Great post Robin. I think you are spot-on about the book. It made me realize that I wasn't the only one struggling to make sense of things. It made me realize that some people had to deal with a whole lot more than I did. It gave me some perspective at a young age, and that's a powerful thing. It's cool to think about how many young people Hinton touched with this book.trileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430221429400448628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-69820067983131383472013-04-17T12:26:21.052-04:002013-04-17T12:26:21.052-04:00LD ~ The movie was great IF you never read the boo...LD ~ The movie was great IF you never read the book!<br /><br />Mark ~ I am glad that you didn't have this experience. Honestly it was NOT fun. It was a great book.<br /><br />Manzanita ~ Thank you. Since I don't believe in happenstance, I think it was something like a Message In A Bottle.<br /><br />Mary ~ That is dead on true. When I connected as an adult with a whole bunch of people from my junior high that I wasn't really friends with back in the day... I was shocked to discover how many of THEM were bullied and tormented just like ME. There were a few people that were spreading the misery around while so many suffered. Amazing that we all did it in SILENCE. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-8798915619128230862013-04-17T11:43:57.094-04:002013-04-17T11:43:57.094-04:00Ya know, I'm probably in the minority, but I&#...Ya know, I'm probably in the minority, but I've never read the book, nor have I seen the movie. BUT, I've heard/read so much about it over the years that I almost feel like I experienced it first hand. Also, like you, I've heard/read a "plethora" (lol) of stories about what a life changing experience it was for people. I think there's a little piece of each of the characters in all of us. Even those kids who came across like they totally had their shizzle together. I don't think there's a person on this planet, who hasn't been tormented by some level of teenage (or tweenage) angst. Great post, Rob. :~) And as always, a perfect choice of video, too. XOXO Mary Sullivan Frasierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796241299065062308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-80507488160624168832013-04-17T11:27:27.513-04:002013-04-17T11:27:27.513-04:00Robin
I never heard of it, nor read the book or sa...Robin<br />I never heard of it, nor read the book or saw the movie.<br /> But I'm happy that in your youth, you found a source you could relate to. Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-45716356208699201442013-04-17T07:42:26.161-04:002013-04-17T07:42:26.161-04:00I remember this book well, growing up, but didn...I remember this book well, growing up, but didn't really identify with the characters. It was a great story, though.<br /><br />Great Police song, as well! :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-85598954762329109952013-04-17T07:27:04.985-04:002013-04-17T07:27:04.985-04:00I never read the Outsiders, only saw the movie. I ...I never read the Outsiders, only saw the movie. I don't remember what book filled that roll for me. It's a shame, I wish I could.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.com