http://blog.ptpi.org The PTPI Blog aims to provide a place to share our members' stories. They inspire us and they will inspire others. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:52:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/02/03/discussion-question-5-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-193654 mary eisenhower Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:52:55 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3360#comment-193654 You are right, Karen, it is heartbreaking. Let's hope we are able to overcome some of the things going on even today. You are right, Karen, it is heartbreaking. Let’s hope we are able to overcome some of the things going on even today.

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/31/discussion-question-4-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-193653 Paige Badgett Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:43:35 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3354#comment-193653 I liked both; however, seeing this story on the screen was much harder for me than reading it. I probably would have noticed more differences, but I saw the movie almost a year after I had read the book. The biggest difference to me was Julia's husband. He is very different in the movie than the book. I liked both; however, seeing this story on the screen was much harder for me than reading it. I probably would have noticed more differences, but I saw the movie almost a year after I had read the book. The biggest difference to me was Julia’s husband. He is very different in the movie than the book.

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/02/01/profiles-in-culture-the-netherlands/comment-page-1/#comment-193652 Paige Badgett Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:37:27 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2869#comment-193652 Thank you for sharing, Corinne! Thank you for sharing, Corinne!

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/02/03/discussion-question-5-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-193586 Karen Hoch (PTPI Staff) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:18 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3360#comment-193586 Thank you for sharing these Eileen. It is heartbreaking, especially to see pictures of the children! Thank you for sharing these Eileen. It is heartbreaking, especially to see pictures of the children!

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/26/discussion-question-3-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-192919 K.R.Saroja Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:07:10 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3385#comment-192919 Yes, there were positive things which came out of this story. Most importantly it was with Tezac family. They kept it all in themselves for a geneartion atleast. When everything came into open,thanks to Julia who was the instrumental in that process, healing started to take place. As far as Julia was concerned she was a happy person with good social standing. She had conviced / brain washed herself that she and her husband were trully in love with each other. She even over looked snide, disrespectful remarks made by her husband. When she started to learn about Sarah her life changed. She became empowered and was able to keep the pregnancy risking her marriage. When her marriage fell apart she even felt o.k. with it. She named her daughter Sarah and that was her way of showing how much she loved and respected Sarah. Julia took responsibilty for telling the truth to William whe eventually was able to forgive his mother and heal himself. Julia's research brought up cascade of understanding of healing all around. It was heart warmimg to come across couple who took risk of their lives and took care of Sarah after she escaped, which makes one to believe in the existence of true love for humanity which goes beyond everything else. It was a nice coincidence that ' Dairy of Anne Frank' aired on T.V. the week I was still reading the book. I watched the movie. I was surprised at my own reaction. I had cried and cried when I had watched the movie several yeras ago. But this time I watched with an analytical mind and wondered why people did what they did. I also wondered whether my reaction was a result of me getting old and mature or what----? Yes, there were positive things which came out of this story. Most importantly it was with Tezac family. They kept it all in themselves for a geneartion atleast. When everything came into open,thanks to Julia who was the instrumental in that process, healing started to take place. As far as Julia was concerned she was a happy person with good social standing. She had conviced / brain washed herself that she and her husband were trully in love with each other. She even over looked snide, disrespectful remarks made by her husband. When she started to learn about Sarah her life changed. She became empowered and was able to keep the pregnancy risking her marriage. When her marriage fell apart she even felt o.k. with it. She named her daughter Sarah and that was her way of showing how much she loved and respected Sarah. Julia took responsibilty for telling the truth to William whe eventually was able to forgive his mother and heal himself. Julia’s research brought up cascade of understanding of healing all around.
It was heart warmimg to come across couple who took risk of their lives and took care of Sarah after she escaped, which makes one to believe in the existence of true love for humanity which goes beyond everything else.
It was a nice coincidence that ‘ Dairy of Anne Frank’ aired on T.V. the week I was still reading the book. I watched the movie. I was surprised at my own reaction. I had cried and cried when I had watched the movie several yeras ago. But this time I watched with an analytical mind and wondered why people did what they did. I also wondered whether my reaction was a result of me getting old and mature or what—-?

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/31/discussion-question-4-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-192668 K.Saroja Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:46:08 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3354#comment-192668 I have not seen the movie. So I can not say any thing. I am planning to see the movie. I have not seen the movie. So I can not say any thing. I am planning to see the movie.

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/23/discussion-question-2-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-191871 Paige Badgett Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:45:45 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3351#comment-191871 They made Sarah's Key into a movie and it is available to rent now. I would be curious if you liked the book or movie more! They made Sarah’s Key into a movie and it is available to rent now. I would be curious if you liked the book or movie more!

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/30/5-minutes-with-nichole-taylor/comment-page-1/#comment-191854 Rosanne Rosen Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:35:12 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3429#comment-191854 Welcome to PTPI! We're glad to have you here! Welcome to PTPI! We’re glad to have you here!

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/30/5-minutes-with-nichole-taylor/comment-page-1/#comment-191833 Kristine Knutter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:24:05 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3429#comment-191833 Nichole, Welcome to PTPI! We are happy you have joined us!! I hope you find a way to immerse yourself in Spanish someday. Until then, we'll practice Spanish together! Nichole, Welcome to PTPI! We are happy you have joined us!! I hope you find a way to immerse yourself in Spanish someday. Until then, we’ll practice Spanish together!

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/23/discussion-question-2-for-sarahs-key/comment-page-1/#comment-191105 k.r Saroja Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:55:39 +0000 http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3351#comment-191105 Yes, I enjoyed Tatiana de Rosnay's simple, clear style. I thought it was an interesting and an easy read. I marveled at her skill of alternating Sarah's and Julia's voice in the first few chapters so that the reader won' t get too overwhelmed with a continuos sadness. Switching between both gave me a breather and I appreciated that. As I got deeper in to the story I could not put the book down. When I finished it was 2 a .m. I could not favor Sarah over Julia or visa versa. Surprisingly I ended up watching the movie' Dairy of Anne Frank' on the T.V. two days before I finished the book. It was such a coincidence that the movie aired at that juncture. The interesting thing was I watched the movie, but had different reaction from what I had few years ago when I had read the book and had watched the movie. Before I had cried and cried but this time I just watched it with open eyes and mind absorbing the cruelty of insane power! I do not know whether this is the result of getting older and more mature or what?? Yes, I enjoyed Tatiana de Rosnay’s simple, clear style. I thought it was an interesting and an easy read. I marveled at her skill of alternating Sarah’s and Julia’s voice in the first few chapters so that the reader won’ t get too overwhelmed with a continuos sadness. Switching between both gave me a breather and I appreciated that. As I got deeper in to the story I could not put the book down. When I finished it was 2 a .m. I could not favor Sarah over Julia or visa versa. Surprisingly I ended up watching the movie’ Dairy of Anne Frank’ on the T.V. two days before I finished the book. It was such a coincidence that the movie aired at that juncture. The interesting thing was I watched the movie, but had different reaction from what I had few years ago when I had read the book and had watched the movie. Before I had cried and cried but this time I just watched it with open eyes and mind absorbing the cruelty of insane power! I do not know whether this is the result of getting older and more mature or what??

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