The Tome Traveller's Weblog: New Memoir Giveaway!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

New Memoir Giveaway!

Hachette has a couple of great new memoirs coming out and they have generously provided five copies of each one for this giveaway (thank you, Anna!). To enter, just leave a comment here letting me know which book you would prefer to win. Contest will be open until midnight, eastern time on April 1 and winners must have a US or Canada mailing address (no P.O. Boxes, please). Three extra entries for anyone who blogs about this contest, follows my blog, or tweets it on twitter. (If you do any of these, please leave a SEPARATE comment to let me know). Make sure there is contact info in your comment, either an email address or in your ID link. Winners will be drawn at random and notified via email. Good luck!

A LUCKY CHILD BY THOMAS BUERGENTHAL

Thomas Buergenthal, now a Judge in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, tells his astonishing experiences as a young boy in his memoir A LUCKY CHILD. He arrived at Auschwitz at age 10 after surviving two ghettos and a labor camp. Separated first from his mother and then his father, Buergenthal managed by his wits and some remarkable strokes of luck to survive on his own. Almost two years after his liberation, Buergenthal was miraculously reunited with his mother and in 1951 arrived in the U.S. to start a new life.

Now dedicated to helping those subjected to tyranny throughout the world, Buergenthal writes his story with a simple clarity that highlights the stark details of unimaginable hardship. A LUCKY CHILD is a book that demands to be read by all.

Check out Thomas Buergenthal talk about his story in this video.

HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM BY CHARLES GRODIN

In his candid and engaging new book HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM, successful actor, author, and activist, Charles Grodin, looks back at the major events and private moments that have shaped his life. And, since Grodin is one of the best storytellers around, he can't help but entertain while offering insight gained from a wealth of experience.

Read the full description here.

63 comments:

Carol M said...: I really like Charles Grodin. I would love to win How I Got To Be Whoever It Is I am! That's a great title! lol Thank you for the giveaway!
Carol M
mittens0831 AT aol.com; March 14, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Carol M said...: I follow your blog.
Carol M
mittens0831 AT aol.com; March 14, 2009 at 3:17 PM
The Giveaway Diva said...: i would love to winHOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM BY CHARLES GRODIN!! =); March 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM
traveler said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child. Since I saw this compelling book it has been a title that I would love to read. Having read many Holocaust memoirs and stories it would be an honor and appreciated greatly.
saubleb(at)gmail(dot)Com; March 14, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Simply Stacie said...: I'd like to read A Lucky Child.; March 14, 2009 at 3:30 PM
pearl said...: Lucky Child resounds with me since I have an interest in Holocaust surviviors and their stories. Thanks for this great giveaway. bencanada1(at)yahoo(dot)com; March 14, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Anonymous said...: I would love to win the book Lucky Child as I have seen such positive reviews.

espressogurl(at)hotmail(dot)com; March 14, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Karin said...: HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM BY CHARLES GRODIN

Sounds like it might be a fun read.; March 14, 2009 at 8:26 PM
nfmgirl said...: I would love the opportunity to win A Lucky Child. Thanks so much!

nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com; March 14, 2009 at 9:43 PM
nfmgirl said...: I'm a follower; March 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Kaye said...: I'd like to enter for A Lucky Child

florida982002[at]yahoo.com; March 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Kaye said...: I am a follower

florida982002[at]yahoo.com; March 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Kaye said...: I have put your contest link on my blog. Thanks for all the chances!

florida982002[at]yahoo.com; March 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Unknown said...: I follow your blog.

I'd like to read A LUCKY CHILD BY THOMAS BUERGENTHAL.; March 15, 2009 at 6:26 PM
tsslug said...: My choice is "A Lucky Child"

tsslug7@yahoo.com; March 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Nely said...: I would love to win "A LUCKY CHILD". I also follow your blog.

Thanks,
♥ Nely; March 16, 2009 at 6:39 AM
CherylS22 said...: I would like to win "The Lucky Child" by Thomas Buergenthal. Please count me in!

Thanks,
megalon22 at yahoo dot com; March 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Zibilee said...: I'd like to read How I Got To Be Whoever It Is I Am. Please enter me in the contest.

zibilee@figearo.net; March 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Zibilee said...: I also follow your blog; March 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Becca said...: I would love to read A Lucky Child. I have heard good things about it.; March 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
cpullum said...: I would love to read either one but the A LUCKY CHILD BY THOMAS BUERGENTHAL looks really good!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com; March 16, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Anonymous said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child.

Thanks!

nbmars AT yahoo DOT com; March 17, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Anonymous said...: I twittered about the contest. Tweet address is @rhapsodyinbooks.

Thanks!

nbmars AT yahoo DOT com; March 17, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Kristi said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child!

Thanks,
kherbrand at comcast dot net; March 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Kristi said...: I follow your blog.

kherbrand at comcast dot net; March 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Kristi said...: I twittered here - http://tinyurl.com/b3geuwless

kherbrand at comcast dot net; March 17, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Vanessa said...: Please include me in the giveaway!

gypsyrover21@yahoo.ca; March 22, 2009 at 6:49 AM
LuAnn said...: I'd love to win!; March 22, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Amber said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child please. Thanks for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com; March 22, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...: A Lucky Child sounds so sad but a good read!!

glittergurl04 @hotmail.com; March 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM
scottsgal said...: I'd like to win Charles Grodin's book - love his Beethoven movies

msboatgal at aol.com; March 22, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Dawn M. said...: I'd like to be entered for How I Got To Be Whoever It Is I Am by Charles Grodin. It sounds like a great read. :0)

Thanks!
librarygrinch at gmail dot com; March 23, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Put me down for A Lucky Child please. I've been wanting to read that one. Thanks!

tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com; March 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Gwendolyn B. said...: Would love to win and read THE LUCKY CHILD. Thanks for the chance!
geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com; March 25, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Gwendolyn B. said...: I'm a Follower!
geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com; March 25, 2009 at 6:36 AM
drey said...: Please enter me for Charles Grodin's memoir! Thanks!
dreyshouse at gmail dot com; March 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Alyce said...: I would like to be entered to win A Lucky Child.

akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com; March 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Alyce said...: I tweeted the contest here:

http://twitter.com/AtHomeWithBooks/status/1408186956; March 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Alyce said...: I am following your blog.

akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com; March 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Alyce said...: I blogged about the giveaway here:

http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2009/03/weekly-giveaway-roundup_28.html; March 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Marie Cloutier said...: I'd love to win A Lucky Child. bibliophile@bostonbibliophile dot com. thanks!!!; March 28, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Marie Cloutier said...: I tweeted! thanks. bibliophile at bostonbibliophile dot com.; March 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM
auntrene said...: I would enjoy reading either book. I would love to read A Lucky Child. Thank you so much!; March 28, 2009 at 5:33 PM
mindy said...: they both sound wonderful and i would be happy with either thanks for the giveaway minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net; March 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Valorie said...: I'd love to win A Lucky Child.

Valorie
morbidromantic@gmail.com; March 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Valorie said...: I subscribe/follow.

Valorie
morbidromantic@gmail.com; March 28, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Emilie said...: I would love to win How I got to Be Whoever it is I am by Charles Grodin--he's fabulous!! Thanks!
(emvark at gmail dot com); March 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Susan said...: I would choose A Lucky Child. thanks fort he chance to win!; March 29, 2009 at 5:11 AM
Debs Desk said...: I would love a chance to read A Lucky Child. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9@verizon.net; March 29, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Anonymous said...: I would very much like to win A Lucky Child.
Elisabet
liveleisurely@yahoo.com; March 29, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I would choose "A Lucky Child" to read. Thanks for the giveaway.

bsyb100 at gmail dotcom; March 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Mom of 5 Boys said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child, although I would gladly take either one!; March 29, 2009 at 1:40 PM
A Reader said...: Either sounds good, but if I had to pick I'd like A Lucky Child.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com; March 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM
malleycc said...: I would take either book but I especially would like A Lucky Child.; March 30, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Nicole C. said...: I would like to read A Lucky Child!!

choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com; March 30, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Lady Roxi said...: Love to have this. I really love memoirs.

Thanks,

darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com; March 30, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Esme said...: Lucky child-I love survivor stories.; March 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM
janetfaye said...: I would like to win
A LUCKY CHILD BY THOMAS BUERGENTHAL.

Thank You!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com; March 31, 2009 at 9:47 AM
janetfaye said...: 1. I follow your blog.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com; March 31, 2009 at 9:48 AM
janetfaye said...: 2. I follow your blog.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com; March 31, 2009 at 9:49 AM
janetfaye said...: 3. I follow your blog.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com; March 31, 2009 at 9:49 AM
kathy55439 said...: I have seen some great reviews about A LUCKY CHILD BY THOMAS BUERGENTHAL; March 31, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Tiffany819 said...: I would love to win A Lucky Child. Thank you for the chance!; March 31, 2009 at 2:26 PM