Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> Comments on: The Moonflower Vine, by Jetta Carleton http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134 www.NeglectedBooks.com: Where forgotten books are remembered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: karine http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4561 karine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4561 I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!) I just read this wonderful novel again.I have read it every summer since i was 14 (about 38 times!)

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4128 editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:44:51 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4128 You can find one at <a href="http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp</a>. You can find one at http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_m/moonflower_vine1.asp.

]]> By: Carol Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4127 Carol Smith Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:58 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4127 My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions? Thank you. My book club is considering this novel for next month. Does anyone know where I can get a list of discussion questions?

Thank you.

]]> By: Denise http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-4048 Denise Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:56:18 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-4048 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!! March 2009 Apparently this wonderful book is about to be re-released by Harper Collins!!!

March 2009

]]> By: alissa richardson http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3948 alissa richardson Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:08:59 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3948 I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn't understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles "hard to get" book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader "right there" as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written. I am amazed and happy that there are others too like me out there. I too discovered the book when my mother got it from a book club when I was about 12. At that age there were a few things I didn’t understand but as the years went by I did. I loved it and like someone else mentioned, I have read it almost every year. Now I finally purchased it from the Barnes & Nobles “hard to get” book site. Glad to know there are alot of book sites out there like that. The story puts the reader “right there” as if experiencing all the events as they happened. I only wish more books like this could be written.

]]> By: Corrina Austin http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3831 Corrina Austin Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3831 So there are others like me.... I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I've searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren't any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn't it make a lovely movie...chick flick for sure, but there's a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, "Mathy was killed." It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time. So there are others like me….
I never read a book over again, but this one was an exception. I literally read it and re-read it until the covers fell off and the pages fell out. It was already tattered when I found it as a 13-year-old girl in a used book store. I’ve searched book stores and libraries for years for other books by Jetta Carleton, to no avail (obviously, since there aren’t any). A writer of novels myself, I can attribute this life-long dream to write and share stories to this one book. I am so glad there is a following for it. It deserves that. And wouldn’t it make a lovely movie…chick flick for sure, but there’s a plane crash in it, so maybe men would watch! (Speaking of plane crashes, I will never forget the moment in the book where it says simply, “Mathy was killed.” It was as though I had just found out about the death of my own sister. I was in mourning! Devastating.) And the scene with the fireflies is etched in my memory for all time.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3791 editor Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:48 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3791 As I've written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment. As I’ve written above, this novel clearly holds a very special place in the memories of many readers. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Marianne Beveridge http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3790 Marianne Beveridge Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:31:06 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3790 I found this story in my grandmother's library of Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm glad to know that others love this book also. I found this story in my grandmother’s library of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books when I was ten. Raised strict Southern Baptist, I realized that the story was considered a bit scandalous for that time, but I loved it and read it a couple more times before returning the book. I began my quest to find a copy of the book several years ago, not realizing it was out of print. The story has haunted me all these years and I want to read it from an adult point of view. Thank you for posting the reviews. I’m glad to know that others love this book also.

]]> By: editor http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3748 editor Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:57:44 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3748 Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I've covered on this site, <a href="" rel="nofollow">The Moonflower Vine</a> remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I'll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true. Thanks for posting your memories of the book. Of all the books I’ve covered on this site, The Moonflower Vine remains the hands-down sentimental favorite. I understand there is a publisher seriously considering a reissue — I’ll certainly let site visitors know if that comes true.

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134&cpage=1#comment-3747 Kathy Smith Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:10:46 +0000 http://neglectedbooks.com/?p=134#comment-3747 I first read this book in the late 60's when I was in Junior High. My mother received it in a book club and I held on to it for years and re-read it yearly. I like the above people have memorized parts of this book and love the characters. I still cry about the death of Mathy and the realization that Leonie loves the rougish Ed and also the sweet bittersweet love between Jessica and Tom. I think this book would be a great movie. I have just discovered Jetta Carleton is deceased and this is her only novel. What a pity. I love how she wrote and the descriptions just flow and I lose myself in the stories and never tire of them. I feel like I knew the Soames family and I love everyone of them. I enjoyed reading all the good things written about this favorite book and I believe I will start looking for it in book stores myself and give them away to people I love. I first read this book in the late 60′s when I was in Junior High. My mother received it in a book club and I held on to it for years and re-read it yearly. I like the above people have memorized parts of this book and love the characters. I still cry about the death of Mathy and the realization that Leonie loves the rougish Ed and also the sweet bittersweet love between Jessica and Tom. I think this book would be a great movie. I have just discovered Jetta Carleton is deceased and this is her only novel. What a pity. I love how she wrote and the descriptions just flow and I lose myself in the stories and never tire of them. I feel like I knew the Soames family and I love everyone of them. I enjoyed reading all the good things written about this favorite book and I believe I will start looking for it in book stores myself and give them away to people I love.

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