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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
سعيدة للغاية، ولكن أظن أنه بوصولك لمرحلة معينة في السن لا تستطيع أن تمانع العذوبة والحلاوة في كل صفحة من صفحاتها، يوجد بالعالم الحقيقي ما يكفي من الحزن! .. رافقتني في فترة صعبة من حياتي وساعدتني على التأقلم مع ضغوطات صعبة كثيرة في العمل..
شكرا عزيزتي بوليانا..
شكرا عزيزتي بوليانا..
For many years, I didn't know that one of my favorite Disney movies starring Hayley Mills was based on a book. Even though I did like the book, I still prefer the movie. Thankfully, the movie doesn't change much, mostly changing the order of events and adding to the story and characters. I was disappointed that we didn't see many interactions between Pollyanna and the townspeople. I found it funny that Pollyanna thought her Aunt Polly and Mr. Pendleton had been in love. But I loved the twist that he had loved her mother and that was one reason why he cared so much about Pollyanna.
There was something so lovely about this book, that I just want to reread it again, despite the fact that I've already read it 2 times. The story has a beautiful setting and atmosphere, which I absolutely adored. It was well-written and had my attention through the whole book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and from what I remember, I also didn't find Pollianna's huge positivity disturbing or irritating. However, I read it a few years ago, so I don't know, what I would think about it know. Guess, I'll have to reread it and find out.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and from what I remember, I also didn't find Pollianna's huge positivity disturbing or irritating. However, I read it a few years ago, so I don't know, what I would think about it know. Guess, I'll have to reread it and find out.
Pollyana adalah anak yatim piatu yang tinggal di rumah tantenya. Polly menjadi begitu optimis dan positif memandang suatu hal berkat permainan tongkat yang diajarkan ayahnya. Permainan tongkat ini sebenarnya semacam melihat sisi positif dari suatu hal yang kita dapatkan yang sebenarnya tidak kita inginkan. Kadang kugemas dengan Polly, kadang kukesal karena dia tidak berhenti bicara, tapi ternyata Polly menyebarkan semangat positif di lingkungan rumahnya. Sampai ia kecelakaan, kakinya patah, dan ia menjadi gadis pesimis. Permainan tongkat itu kemudian dimainkan kembali oleh Polly dan tantenya, akhirnya, Polly dibawa ke balai rehabilitasi dan bisa kembali berjalan.
Love this sweet story of Pollyanna and how she infused a whole town with her “glad game”.
Three and a half stars from me! Pollyanna was one of those stories that actually passed me by in childhood so I was excited to read it for the first time as an adult and as part of our Kid-Lit challenge. The story opens by introducing us to a lady called Miss Polly Harrington whom we understand from her maid Nancy, is quite a cross and particular sort of person that lives alone in a large house. This all changes however when she receives a letter informing her that her brother in law has died and her niece Pollyanna is now an orphan. As a result, she now feels it her reluctant "duty" to take Pollyanna into her house and care for her. What she isn't expecting is a little girl like Pollyanna, who changes her life and whole disposition forever.
Poor Pollyanna hasn't had the easiest of lives. After losing her mother, she was raised by her minister father and the infamous Ladies Aid, who we hear a lot about in the chapters to come. Even though her family was poor, her father was an eternal optimist and told her there was always something to be glad about, even turning it into a game. So when Pollyanna desperately wanted a doll and the aid package that arrived contained a pair of crutches (which obviously made her sad) her father turned it into something to be glad about. What was that? That she should be GLAD that she didn't need crutches!
When Pollyanna arrives at the house, she immediately puts into action the "glad" game with everyone that she meets in the town - all except her Aunt Polly, who does not want to know about anything concerning her brother-in-law. As it was him who invented the game, Pollyanna has to stop herself from trying to explain it to her Aunt at every opportunity. As a result of all this wild optimism going round, Pollyanna manages to help many people in the town, including a bedridden lady and a man called John Pendleton, both of whom are notorious for being difficult, angry and self-pitying characters. Her cheerful disposition and way of seeing the brighter side of life make her beloved amongst the townspeople and it is only when something terrible happens to Pollyanna that her Aunt Polly understands how precious she actually is, which leads her to change her outlook and life for good.
I'm really torn about how to rate this novel! Some parts of it were very Anne of Green Gables, others What Katy Did, which are two of my most favourite children's books ever so it was quite strange to see something so similar. I'm not sure how I would have dealt with Pollyanna's consistent "gladness" as a child - as an adult, sometimes I have to admit it was a little grating but that's probably just my old adult cynicism talking! I have to also confess that the message it sends out is beautiful (if you can keep it up) and I ended the novel with a slight warm feeling in my body, so perhaps it worked on some level. Encouraging children to keep a positive outlook can only be a good thing in my opinion and if it works, hey all power to Pollyanna I say!
For my full review, please see my blog at http://www.bibliobeth.com
Poor Pollyanna hasn't had the easiest of lives. After losing her mother, she was raised by her minister father and the infamous Ladies Aid, who we hear a lot about in the chapters to come. Even though her family was poor, her father was an eternal optimist and told her there was always something to be glad about, even turning it into a game. So when Pollyanna desperately wanted a doll and the aid package that arrived contained a pair of crutches (which obviously made her sad) her father turned it into something to be glad about. What was that? That she should be GLAD that she didn't need crutches!
When Pollyanna arrives at the house, she immediately puts into action the "glad" game with everyone that she meets in the town - all except her Aunt Polly, who does not want to know about anything concerning her brother-in-law. As it was him who invented the game, Pollyanna has to stop herself from trying to explain it to her Aunt at every opportunity. As a result of all this wild optimism going round, Pollyanna manages to help many people in the town, including a bedridden lady and a man called John Pendleton, both of whom are notorious for being difficult, angry and self-pitying characters. Her cheerful disposition and way of seeing the brighter side of life make her beloved amongst the townspeople and it is only when something terrible happens to Pollyanna that her Aunt Polly understands how precious she actually is, which leads her to change her outlook and life for good.
I'm really torn about how to rate this novel! Some parts of it were very Anne of Green Gables, others What Katy Did, which are two of my most favourite children's books ever so it was quite strange to see something so similar. I'm not sure how I would have dealt with Pollyanna's consistent "gladness" as a child - as an adult, sometimes I have to admit it was a little grating but that's probably just my old adult cynicism talking! I have to also confess that the message it sends out is beautiful (if you can keep it up) and I ended the novel with a slight warm feeling in my body, so perhaps it worked on some level. Encouraging children to keep a positive outlook can only be a good thing in my opinion and if it works, hey all power to Pollyanna I say!
For my full review, please see my blog at http://www.bibliobeth.com
It wasn't too terrible even though Pollyanna herself was very flat and 2 dimensional. I don't mind the Glad Game. I did mind that she seemingly can't tell or refuses to notice that she has upset someone or is being told off. This really makes me miss Anne of Green Gables.
At the first, i didnt understand the storyline and i left it in the middle. But, then i decided to re-read it again and whoa this book is beyond amazing. Anna made me realized that to be happy, we didnt need fancy things, only be grateful person and enjoying what we had, we could be happiest person. But, in the last few chapters i kinda became sad because there were some part which touched my heart. And finally in the end, Anna be happy again after what she had been through. She was cute young girl which spreads joy and happiness to others.
I just like this book. Pollyanna is the best finder of silver linings ever. I mean perpetually optimistic people can be irritating, but at the end of the day that is who I want to hang out with rather than Eeyore.