Mandy's Escape: Great Barnes and Noble Ad

Favourite "Jamieisms" From Outlander

I mean to make you sigh as though your heart would break, and scream with the wanting, and at last cry out in my arms, and I shall know that I've served ye well.
And when my body shall cease, my soul will still be yours. Claire, I swear by my hope of heaven, I will not be parted from you.
I wept bitterly, surrendering momentarily to my fear and heartbroken confusion, but slowly I began to quiet a bit, as Jaimie stroked my neck and back, offering me the comfort of his broad, warm chest. My sobs lessened and I began to calm myself, leaning tiredly into the curve of his shoulder. No wonder he was so good with horses, I thought blearily, feeling his fingers rubbing gently behind my ears, listening to the soothing, incomprehensible speech. If I were a horse, I'd let him ride me anywhere.
"You are my courage, as I am your conscience," he whispered. "You are my heart - and I your compassion. We are neither of us whole, alone."
"Seems I canna possess your soul without losing my own."
"D' ye think I don't know?" he asked softly. "It's me that has the easy part now. For if ye feel for me as I do for you - then I'm asking you to tear your heart out and live without it."
"I do not know if the wound is mortal, but Claire - I do feel my heart's blood leave me when I look at you."

Monday, May 23, 2011

Great Barnes and Noble Ad

I was searching on the internet for some upcoming releases and I came across a Barnes and Noble ad. Here in Canada we don't have the giant B & N Bookstore, so I was unaware of these advertisements for the new Nook Colour. But I must say, they got me. I love this ad. It touched the reader in me....the 5 year old me, the teenage me, and the current middle-aged me. The message is a great one....READ FOREVER. Simple. I know they are selling a product, but what resonates with me is the anthem...keep reading. Keep learning, keep imagining, keep thinking, keep dreaming. Besides the people among us, books are our greatest resource. As a teacher, when I read a book, I can't help but encourage my students to explore the adventure, feel the suspense, enjoy the rhythm and giggle at the humour. I want to instill in them that love for books, that ability to transcend time and reach for an adventure they couldn't otherwise have. When I see them grasp the author's message, ponder the "big idea", and question the character's actions, I know they are getting it. When they cry "NO! Don't stop!" as I say it's time to go, I know they are hooked on reading. Just as I am and always will be.

5 comments:

TheBookGirlMay 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Your post is beautifully written Mandy :)
I think anyone who has you for a teacher is quite lucky!
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MANDYMay 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Dear BookGirl,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I love what I do for a living, a privilege not all of us have.
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AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Aw, your post is so sweet :) I actually have the Nook. I LOVE IT! I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
BTW, I love your design. It has such a magical feel to it! Beautiful :)
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SusanJune 3, 2011 at 4:49 PM
I don't like e-readers, but I love this commercial. It captures the magic of reading quite well.

Glad to have found you via the Hop!
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