@Cinfhen on Litsy

Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer | Publishers Lunch

How??! It‘s been 81 days since my world was shattered. It‘s been 81 days of pain, despair, heartache, fear, loss but also pockets of love, light and friendship. To everyone who has reached out to me, please know I‘ve seen your messages of support & prayers and I can‘t thank you enough. In these darkest days your rays of hope fill my heart. I honestly haven‘t read much since Oct7 but I still wanted to share my #Top23of23 👇🏼

Cinfhen and let you all know how much I appreciate seeing this tradition maintained. Much love to my co-host and dear friend @barbarabb for getting the party started and best wishes to everyone for peace, unity, wisdom and truth in 2024 🕊️🙏🏻☮️ #BreakTheHate #BringThemHomeNow 13mo

julesG 💖💖💖 13mo

CarolynM Still thinking of you each day💕 13mo

See All 49 Comments

Jari-chan Thank you for posting. Still sending you strength and love 🕯️♥️🫂 13mo

quietlycuriouskate It's good to see you again. Been thinking of you. 🕯️ 13mo

LeeRHarry You‘re in my thoughts Cindy. 💕 13mo

TheBookHippie ♥️🕯️♥️ 13mo

JessClark78 ❤️❤️ 13mo

BkClubCare Thoughts of hope and peace 🕊️ 13mo

BethM Cindy I am sending you so much love and light. Praying for you (the collective). ❤️ 13mo

Librarybelle What a wonderful list! Thinking of you ❤️ 13mo

IndoorDame ♥️🕯️🕊️ 13mo

squirrelbrain Lovely to see you again - sending love and hope. A fair few of these books will be on my list too. 13mo

TracyReadsBooks A fantastic list. ❤️🕊️ 13mo

AnneCecilie Thinking of you ❤️ 13mo

Jas16 So wonderful to hear from you. I have thinking of you. Amazing list too. 13mo

marleed It made my day to see your handle as I scrolled down my feed this morning. Hugs to you! I think and pray for you daily. 13mo

BarbaraBB That‘s the best Christmas gift, you dropping in! Thanks for sharing your books, and for reaching out. Thinking of you in these dark dark days 💜☮️🕊️ 13mo

JenReadsAlot Thinking of you and wonderful list! 13mo

julieclair This is a great list! Continuing to pray for you, for peace in your heart, and peace in this world. 🕊️🙏☮️❤️ 13mo

sarahbarnes So wonderful to see you here. I think of you a lot. ♥️ 13mo

Ruthiella Wonderful to have you back, if only for a little. ❤️ 13mo

MaureenMc Hello! So glad to “see” you. Continuing prayers for you and yours. 💗 13mo

Deblovestoread Thank you for checking in and sharing your #Top23of23. As always we have lots of books in common and I see a few I need to check out. Continuing to send light and prayers for peace. ❤️ 13mo

dabbe So glad to “read“ you again! You've been in all of our thoughts. Here's to hope and healing in 2024. 🤩 your list, too! 💙💙💙 13mo

jlhammar What a wonderful surprise! You have been missed. So glad you were able to share your top reads. 13mo

LeahBergen So glad to see you here again, Cindy. I‘ve missed you! Sending ❤️❤️❤️ 13mo

Kristy_K A pleasant surprise to see your post! We‘ve missed you here. 💙 13mo

Chelsea.Poole Joining in with everyone else to say it‘s lovely to see you here! You‘re in my thoughts ♥️♥️ 13mo

Read4life I was so happy to see your post. Continuing to send prayers, love and positivity your way. 💙💙 13mo

CBee Love to you, Cindy ♥️ 13mo

TrishB Lovely to see your post ❤️❤️ we have books in common ofc. Take care. 13mo

Megabooks Glad to see you post this! 💜💜💜💜💜 13mo

TheAromaofBooks Just popped over to see if you had posted recently. You are in my prayers. ❤ ❤ ❤ 13mo

sblbooks So glad to see you back on Litsy. Great list. I'd loved Beyond That, The Sea and The Gown. I'm looking forward to reading No Two Persons in January. 💙 13mo

Christine Thank you for sharing this - continuing to send good thoughts your way. ❤️ 13mo

CatLass007 I have missed seeing you on Litsy. It‘s good to take a break and then come back with a fresh perspective. My break ended up lasting about three years. It seems like you are tougher than I am because you posted just a few days ago. Don‘t rush yourself and definitely don‘t let anyone else rush you. And that doesn‘t apply only to Litsy, it applies to life. Prayers, hugs, and positive thoughts are on the way to you.🙏🏽🥰❤️ 13mo

rockpools I‘d missed this! So glad to see you, Cindy. Much love to you all. 12mo

kspenmoll Happy to see you posting- sending you live & hope. 🙏💙😍 12mo

Bookwormjillk Happy to see you here. I think of you often 🕊️❤️ 12mo

Bklover I just saw this, my friend! Continuing to send love and prayers for you💙 12mo

TheQuietQuill Please know that you are in my prayers, Cindy. Much love to you all and know we are all thinking of you ❤️ 12mo

robinb Thinking of you, Cindy and sending love and hugs. 12mo

BarbaraJean Just stopped by to see if you‘d checked in recently—so happy to see this post! You‘ve been on my mind and continue to be in my prayers. Sending love to you! 💜💜 Thank you for sharing your best-of list—so many of these are on my TBR but I haven‘t picked them up yet! I‘ll be moving several up the list 😊 12mo

GlassAsDiamonds Thought of you a lot in the last months. Hope to see you back online some time soon, I missed chatting even though I was the AWOL one. All my very best 💛 11mo

CarolynM Sending love to you, Cindy💕 8mo

Bookwomble I hope you're enjoying your birthday, Cindy 💖 7mo

Bookwomble ❤️‍🩹 3mo

Magpiegem Just to let you know I‘ve been thinking of you this year @Cinfhen As always, sending love and hope xxx 2w

94 likes49 comments

Cinfhen

Saying Thank You | Monisha Vasa

Hi! I just wanted to let you all know how much I‘m appreciating your stopping by & leaving me words of love & support. I‘m missing my Litsy family but I just don‘t have the mental capacity to read, comment or share, right now. I did not author the message above but it really summarizes how I‘m doing. I‘m emotionally trying to prepare myself for the next phase of this war, which will only bring more loss of lives & MORE antisemitic vitriol. 💔

Cinfhen @TrishB @Cortg @eanderson @Bookwomble @BarbaraJean @TheAromaofBooks @Chelsea.Poole @TheBookgeekFrau @Caroline2 @Centique @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 1y

Cinfhen @Simona @BarbaraTheBibliophage @CoffeeAndABook @MaureenMc @BarbaraBB @christine @kspenmoll @dabbe @sblbooks @Megabooks @TheBookHippie @Kristy_K @dariazeoli @Chrissyreadit @BookwormAHN @julesG @jenniferw88 @RebelReader @Oryx 1y

Cinfhen @divinediana @monica5 @carolynm @leerharry @magpiegem @alldebooks @cseydel @larkken @britt_brooke @merelybookish @shemac77 1y

See All 111 Comments

Cinfhen @ jas16 @bluebird @anna40 @cbee @rockpools @librarybelle @bookbabe @sarahbarnes @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 1y

Cinfhen @Jas16 1y

TrishB We all totally understand, I think we all wanted a way for you to know we‘re thinking about you and missing you ❤️❤️ I‘m not expecting any responses, but want you to know you‘re not forgotten. 1y

MaureenMc 💗💗🙏🙏 1y

RebelReader Just listening to the news here in the US and am so concerned about Hezzbollah attacking Israel and I feel many of the same emotions you are feeling as a human being in the world. I continue to pray for all and appreciate you just letting us know you are safe even if all you can say is “I‘m still here”. I think of you every single day! 💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱 1y

julesG What @TrishB said. We're thinking of you and missing you! I'm following your posts on IG. ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Jari-chan ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🕯️🕯️ 1y

Cinfhen @RebelReader Hezbollah is a real threat and im actually terrified. Their weapons have the power to inflict serious damage. I honestly don‘t see how Israel can protect its citizens from a two front battle 😭and then there‘s Syria another friendly neighbor 😩 war sucks! While some countries and governments get rich the innocent civilians on all sides suffer. 1y

Cinfhen I miss you too @TrishB @julesG @Jari-chan @MaureenMc And appreciate the hugs & prayers 💙🤍💙🤍 1y

JenReadsAlot You remain in my thoughts ❤️ 1y

Megabooks You know I‘m with you all the way! 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

rockpools Hi Cindy. Just echoing @TrishB - missing you, thinking of you, and sending love and strength (and Sunday flowers 💐). 1y

TheBookHippie ♥️ holding you in my heart 💙🇮🇱 1y

Mollyanna Sending love, support, hugs…. 💙💙💙. 1y

Gissy 💙 💙💙 1y

Anna40 ❤️ 1y

TheBookgeekFrau Keeping you and your family in my heart 💙💙💙 1y

sarahbarnes Thinking of you, worrying about you, missing you here and sending you love. ♥️💔 1y

Librarybelle Thank you for posting. As @TrishB said, you‘re not forgotten. My heart breaks for what you are going through right now. Thinking of you. ❤️ 1y

squirrelbrain Thank you for posting. As you can see, everyone misses you on here but we understand why you can‘t post / interact. Sending love. ❤️ 1y

CBee Still sending you all my love ❤️ 1y

Bookwomble Whenever I hear a news report, I think of you and your family, Cindy 💖 Totally understandable that you need to reserve your emotional energy 💙🤍💙 1y

BarbaraBB Thank you for dropping in. It is not the same without you. However I‘m with you and your family in my heart. 🩷 1y

Ruthiella Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. Your presence is greatly missed. ❤️ 1y

Cortg Thinking of you every day as I read the news. Please take care of yourself. ❤️ 1y

andrew61 Take care Cindy. Hope you and yours are safe. 1y

TheAromaofBooks Thank you for checking in with us!!! We all miss you, but completely understand that you only have so much bandwidth in your brain to deal with all the tragedy and complications going on!! Praying for you ❤ 1y

Bookzombie ❤️❤️ 1y

tpixie Praying for you, your family, and the children, women , & men affected. ❤️‍🩹 🇮🇱 We stand with you. (edited) 1y

Chelsea.Poole So good to hear from you. Stay safe! I‘ve been thinking of you. 1y

BookwormAHN Keeping you and your family and your country in my thoughts ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

quietlycuriouskate It's so good of you to think of us booknerds still when you have so much awful stuff to deal with. Been thinking of you this week. ❤️ 1y

dabbe Do whatever you need to do to keep going. We are keeping you and your loved ones in our daily thoughts. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

Dragon Stay safe ❤️ 1y

Read4life Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for updating us. 💙💙 1y

Kristy_K Thank you for checking in! We miss you and understand. Thinking of you daily. 💙 1y

BookNAround I think of you all the time and everyone facing this terror at close range. There just are no words even close to adequate. 1y

LeahBergen Sending love to you each day, Cindy. 💙💙 1y

Deblovestoread I think of you and Israel daily. I pray minute by minute and although my audience is small, my voice is loud when speaking out about what is happening. Thank you for taking time to check in. You are loved and missed greatly. 💜 1y

mom2bugnbee We don't know each other well, Cindy, but I want you to know that I've been following your journey (appreciate you sharing) & praying daily for the people of Israel. Thankful that you & yours are safe and praying for peace to come quickly. ❤️‍🩹 1y

DivineDiana Sending so much love to you and your family. In my heart every day. ❤️ 1y

Caroline2 Thinking of you and family so much. Sending all my love and prayers to Isreal. 💙 1y

Larkken Good to hear you‘re well and safe! 💕 1y

CarolynM Thinking of you and sending love love, as always ❤️ 1y

marleed Everyday, I specifically stop and pray for you, your family, and the country you love - and for those so mercilessly killed and abused on 7Oct. 1y

JessClark78 💙💙 1y

Centique So much love for you and your family Cindy. 💕 All the prayers for your safety and the safe return of the hostages. Your posts here and on IG this week have been so insightful and have helped me learn. 💕 1y

Bluebird Thinking of you and praying all stay safe! 💙 1y

Cinfhen Sadly today at 11:30am Israel has been forced to hold a viewing for the foreign press corp who are demanding to see the raw footage obtained from Hamas body cams depicting the savagery and brutality of the massacre they committed. It‘s a new form of torture for the families of the victims, survivors and hostages. It‘s a new form of Holocaust denial 👇🏼
1y

Cinfhen Why does a country need to prove the atrocities that were committed yet the world instantaneously reported that Israel hit a hospital in Gaza without any proof, which was in fact a BOLD LIE. Propaganda war is on full display 😭 @thebookgeekfrau @sarahbarnes @andrew61 @thearomaofbooks @jenreadsalot @mollyanna @bookwomble 👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen Sometimes you need humor to keep from crying, so amongst friends & family we‘ve been asking “who do you know that would hide you in their attic?” It‘s twisted but a real eye-opener too. Anyway I‘m happy to report I lead the scoreboard 😘I believe you all would take that risk @quietlycuriouskate @megabooks @barbarabb @deblovestoread @librarybelle @thebookhippie @cbee @bookwormahn @chelsea.Poole @tpixie @bookzombie @squirrelbrain 👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen Thanks for the Sunday 💐 @rockpools They brought me great joy , as did all this outpouring of 💙 @Bluebird @Centique @JessClark78 @marleed @CarolynM @Larkken @Caroline2 @DivineDiana I‘m trying to remain respectful and considerate to everyone‘s opinions while still sharing my truth.👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to do so @mom2bugnbee @LeahBergen @BookNAround @Kristy_K @Read4life @Dragon @dabbe @Cortg @Ruthiella @Gissy @Anna40 🕊️🫶🏼🕯️💙May truth, love, light and peace prevail 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 1y

Cinfhen More food for thought today @MaureenMc @RebelReader @TrishB @julesG @Jari-chan 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽😘🙏🏻 1y

Jari-chan @Cinfhen It just keeps getting worse and worse and I'm out of words. I know I can't find the right words for you in this situation. But there are a lot of feelings and my heart is with you and all the people suffering 💔 1y

Cinfhen @Jari-chan THANK YOU 💙 I‘m already waiting for “I only counted 31 beheaded babies, not 40 so um, yeah that‘s a lie” or “I only saw one ENTIRE family burnt alive, the other 3 dozen ONLY had SOME family members incinerated so um yeah, more lies” The level of bias is beyond imagination. And it‘s actually really painful. So people like you are honestly giving me hope for our future world 🙏🏼 1y

Simona War, on all fronts, is a vicious game with no rules and I‘m so sorry that you have to fight for your truth … Please, check yours GR mail box. 1y

Chrissyreadit I‘m glad you posted here. You are living through hell right now and it can be survival to check in to a space where many people love and care about You and Israel. I am having to agree more and more that anti semetic behavior and actions are more subversive than i realized and cannot wrap my head around it. I genuinely know that history has not been accurately taught. I talk with my friend quite a bit trying to wrap my head around it. 1y

Chrissyreadit Your updates and information help quite a bit. I just wish (like everyone) it was not necessary. Please stay healthy and take good care of yourself. Sending love. 1y

CBee @Cinfhen I absolutely would take that risk. It‘s something I‘ve thought about quite a bit - I‘d do it in a heartbeat 💗 1y

Librarybelle So horrible. 💔 I have no words, and I think I‘ve said before I cannot imagine. There is so much propaganda in war, and truths seem unbelievably hard to separate from what other parties want everyone to believe…my only knowledge of that is my history studies. I‘m so sorry and heartbroken that you are living through this now. Thank you for sharing. We are here for you! ❤️ 1y

youneverarrived Thinking of you 🤍 1y

MaureenMc Thank you for continuing to share what we need to hear. I‘m glad Litsy can provide some hope for you. 💙 1y

Read4life @cbee I‘m with you. I‘d take that risk too. Sending so much love to you @Cinfhen 💙💙 1y

CBee @Read4life ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

BarbaraJean Thank you for checking in—it‘s good to hear from you! Continuing to pray for you & your family, and all those affected. Sending love and prayers for peace and comfort. 💙 1y

quietlycuriouskate Cindy, if it ever comes to your hiding in my attic, please know that there will be books, flowers, and the best food from my table. Might get a bit crowded though. 😟 1y

sblbooks Standing with Israel💙 I'm glad you were able to post on here so we know that you're safe. I can't imagine what it must be like for you having to live through all this.🙏 1y

MonicaLoves2Read Glad you checked in with us. Continued prayers for you and Israel. Also for families that have lost loved ones.bc of Hamas Terrorists. 🇮🇱💙🇮🇱 1y

TrishB I don‘t have an attic, but I‘ve checked out a space in the shed (also my attempt at dark humour ❤️). Sending love and hugs as always. Xx 1y

Christine Thank you for these check-ins, even as I‘m so sad to hear about all you‘re enduring. The ignorance, prejudice, and hate are so heartbreaking. Sending many prayers and good thoughts your way. ❤️ 1y

Suet624 Cindy, I‘ve been trying to think of what to say to you for 20 minutes now. My heart is so heavy. The only think I know is that you and your loved one are always on my mind. When will there ever be a peaceful moment in this world? (edited) 1y

Bklover I just saw this- I didn‘t know you‘d posted again- sending love and still praying for you all. 🇮🇱💙 1y

peaKnit I am so sickened by the Hamas, the depravity. It‘s just beyond comprehension. I am so sorry and I‘m praying for you and yours. 1y

Lizpixie Words fail me right now. Stay safe, know you are loved & we are all praying for you. Come back to us when you can. 🇮🇱💙💙💙💙💙 1y

Rissreadswithcats Thinking of you. Stay safe ♥️ 1y

sblbooks I was just watching the news as Israel is entering Gaza, and had you on my mind. Praying for the troops and everyone's safety. 💙 1y

LeeRHarry Continuing to think of you Cindy 💕 I spoke to a friend of mine today over in Israel - still in disbelief and living day to day not knowing what the future brings 💔 this community is always here for you. 1y

Cortg I hate everything that‘s going on right now. I think of you every day as I hear/read the news. Stay safe. Thank you for checking in. 1y

rockpools Hey, Cindy. Thinking of you and yours today. 💕 1y

Bklover Thinking of you today and every day❤️🇮🇱💙 1y

quietlycuriouskate Just stopping by to say...what? I don't even know anymore. Thinking of you, anyway. 1y

Amiable 💔❤️‍🩹 1y

Anna40 Just checking in to say Hi and to see how you‘re doing. Thinking of you and I pray this war ends soon. Stay safe. My thoughts are with you. 💙🤍🇮🇱 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sending much love 💙🤍 1y

robinb Cindy, sorry I‘m just now seeing this. I think of you so often and can‘t begin to imagine all that you‘re going through. Sending prayers for safety, health, comfort and peace. Thank you for the updates as you can share. Love you 💞 1y

JenReadsAlot Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you 💕 1y

CarolynM Just dropping by to say I‘m thinking of you. Much love💕 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sending love 💙 🇮🇱 🤍 miss you 1y

Suet624 Thinking of you.... 1y

LeeRHarry Still thinking of you and yours Cindy 💕 1y

Bookwomble 💖 1y

BkClubCare Thinking of you 1y

Cortg I hope you‘re well. 1y

Bluebird Just wanted to drop by to let you know I‘m thinking of you and hope you and your loved ones are safe! 14mo

Elizabeth2 Sending you support from the US. 🇮🇱 The voices of hate may be loud, but supporters outnumber them. ❤️ 14mo

LeeRHarry Still here thinking of you and yours Cindy. 💕 14mo

sblbooks I hope you are well, I was thinking about you today. 💖 14mo

Kristy_K Thinking of you. 💙 13mo

Ruthiella Hi Cindy. Thinking of you. 💜 Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah 🕎 (edited) 13mo

TheKidUpstairs Thinking of you ❤️ 13mo

Captivatedbybooks Thinking of you and praying your family and you are well. 13mo

CoffeeK8 Hi, thinking of you and your family. 13mo

Catsandbooks Cindy I am just seeing all of your posts now. I had no idea you are so close to these atrocities, my heart breaks for you, your country, and your people! Sending love and strength. Thank you for sharing when you are able. ❤️ 13mo

Bklover I miss you here. 13mo

rockpools Miss you, Cindy. Hope you and yours are all safe and well. Much love. 13mo

kspenmoll Cindy, please do what you & your family needs. We are always here, anytime. 💙🙏🥰 12mo

BookBabe Ditto what @kspenmoll & @rockpools said! Praying for you and yours. 🙏🏻❤️ 11mo

101 likes111 comments

Cinfhen

A Matter of Facts: The Value of Evidence in an Information Age | Laura A. Millar

If you have not publicly condemned Hamas and those who are rallying in the streets celebrating, cheering & chanting “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” then you are supporting a group whose ONLY desire is the destruction of Israel & the annihilation of the Jewish People. This is NOT about resistance at any cost. The citizens of Gaza are being oppressed by their own “government”. Now is not the time to remain silent 👇🏼

Cinfhen 200 innocent civilians are being held captive in Gaza!!! Try to imagine what it would take to put a bullet in a pregnant woman‘s head, slice open her stomach, remove the fetus and leave a knife in its womb. And now imagine what they are doing to our innocent children, babies, women currently in Gaza?!! Are you as sick as I am?! 1y

Cinfhen Trust me, if you entered Gaza waving a flag for LGBTQ+ or dared walked in the streets openly holding hands with your same sex partner - you‘d be castrated & executed. If you entered Gaza to speak out for Woman‘s Equality, your tongue would be slit. If, as a woman you dared show your hair or face uncovered you‘d be publicly flogged and your family would be shamed. Your lives do not matter to the radicals living in Gaza. 1y

Cinfhen The people of Gaza are suffering by their own people‘s hands. Israel is not their enemy. If you believe the lies, you‘ve been sold the biggest heap of crap 1y

See All 91 Comments

Simona I can hear you, and I see you … but I don‘t have the words anymore 💔 1y

Cinfhen @Simona I know! I know! Sadly, it‘s so hard to find the words. But I‘m done trying to be a voice of reason. I shouldn‘t have to explain to people that chanting for the destruction of the ONLY Jewish homeland and the annihilation of a Jewish race is not ok. There is no justification. I‘m so sad, that people I admired don‘t seen to understand this. I believe you have my email ? Let‘s stay in touch. 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Couldn‘t agree more. This last week has been eye opening and heartbreaking. But I will always respect your needs to take care of your own mental health first. If people cannot stand to hear your truth, then it‘s okay to step away. 😢 1y

Cinfhen Ahhhh!! I‘m feeling so much love @BarbaraTheBibliophage I know who has my back 😘 1y

CoffeeAndABook Oh Cindy, yes. It seems I‘m getting into more and more discussions about this. How many times can you repeat that it‘s not about a war on Palestinian civilians but on HAMAS, who couldn‘t care less about the people they‘re supposed to represent. Who use them as pawns and human shields. To imagine what the hostages are going through is not possible for me. It makes me physically I‘ll to try. My heart is breaking over and over 💔 1y

Cinfhen Chrissy, you are one of my favorite people here on Litsy!!! Remember when I almost drank the perfume you sent me @CoffeeAndABook 😂😂😂 hug Zelda and let‘s keep in touch!!! 1y

MaureenMc I echo other‘s sentiments- heartbreaking and incomprehensible. 💔 I‘m grateful for all you shared here, but understand your need to prioritize your own mental health. 💗🙏 1y

CoffeeAndABook Yes, we‘ll keep in touch, Cindy! I still have your email! I will miss you so much on Litsy, but can understand if you need to step back. I wish I could do more than send a hug and my prayers and a gentle nudge from Zelda ❤️‍🩹 1y

BarbaraBB I am with you Cindy and I so hope you‘ll stay on Litsy. We‘re your family too, we are here to listen. I do respect and understand whatever you think is best of course and we‘ll stay in touch no matter what. I miss you already 🤍 1y

Cinfhen @MaureenMc @CoffeeAndABook @BarbaraBB I thought I could remain neutral/ I thought I could keep it together but the lack of empathy in general that I‘m seeing, not so much on Litsy but in the world is too much weight to bare. I don‘t want to be part of a community that can‘t speak up and show solidarity with the innocent Israeli people. You want to shout about Palestine, fine -but to dismiss the actions of Hamas - I will not stand silent (edited) 1y

Christine You are so loved and valued here! We‘ve all benefited from your openness and courage this past week and your wisdom and insights over the years - thank you. 🙏 Will continue to send you good wishes and prayers daily. ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @Christine I‘m truly touched. Please try to stay in touch - it‘s people like you and all the others above who remind me that the world will right itself and truth will prevail. But it‘s going to be a long long road. 1y

kspenmoll We love you & need your voice. It echoes in me whenever I see the news. We have benefited from your commitment to Litsy over the years, your insights regarding literature & life, your humor, openness. Know that wherever you are in these days we ate with you & sending live, light & hope.I am so grateful for the impact you have made on my life.💙💙💙 1y

dabbe I am just heartbroken for you and for all Israelis, especially those who are just trying to live their lives in Israel. I thank you for the education; no one has been clearer than you. Hamas and the Palestinian people are NOT the same. You have made a difference, and your voice has been heard. I feel like I was just getting to know you here but understand that you need to take care of you. My email is below; I'd love to keep in touch. 💙🇮🇱💙 (edited) 1y

dabbe crabbyabbe@protonmail.com 💙💙💙 1y

sblbooks Litsy needs more people like you!💙 You have my full support. Do whatever is best for you. My e-mail is sblance@gmail.com I would hate to see you go, but I would like to keep in touch. I've linked my Goodreads below http://www.goodreads.com/friend/i?invite_token=ZDUyYmEzMmEtZTA2Yy00Yjk2LWE0ZGYtO... 1y

Megabooks My dear friend, you know I have your back now and always!! Praying for you, your family, and those hurting in Israel and around the world!! 💙🇮🇱💙🙏🏻 1y

TheBookHippie It‘s like simultaneously screaming into the abyss and slamming your head against the wall. I see you, we hold space for you and Tova once told me when I asked her how she handled Holocaust deniers- she said/says -let them die in their ignorance .. educate the young. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

Kristy_K Thank you for all your posts, courage to speak up, and education you‘ve provided. I‘ve been sharing these with my friend and we‘ve been keeping your family and Israel in our prayers. 💙 1y

dariazeoli @Cinfhen I support your choice if you decide to take a break - it‘s been a LOT this week even for those not at the door of what‘s happening. I agree with others who say you need to take care of you. 1y

Chrissyreadit I know it is not your job to educate and handle opposing views- but i have been grateful for your posts knowing they are first hand. I hope you always know and feel how valued you are. I can only send love and care and hope you and Israel are safe. 1y

BookwormAHN Thank you for your presence here. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We will all be here for you if you need us 🧡 1y

Cinfhen @dabbe @kspenmoll @sblbooks thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I really have no words left in me but what you have written above sustains me - I never thought I‘d feel the need to walk away from Litsy. @Kristy_K @dariazeoli @Chrissyreadit @bookwormahn find me on IG , StoryGraph let‘s not let our mutual love of reading, books & friendship slip away. Right now nothing but the love from friends is keeping me going - thank you xxx 1y

Cinfhen @TheBookHippie YOU NEED to be the beacon- keep shining your light 💙🤍🕊️ 1y

Cinfhen @Megabooks it‘s not just now, but it‘s been years! You‘ve been a sister. You ARE a sister. I promise. My thoughts are headed to you xxxx keeping your situation in my heart too 💙 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen 💙🇮🇱 1y

julesG I didn't write anything yesterday when I first read this post because I just didn't know what to write. I appreciate you and what you've done for the Litsy Family all those years. I understand your reasons for taking a break and I hope you're coming back and/or staying in touch. 💙 1y

jenniferw88 Echoing what others have said, as I can't put it as eloquently. Just know that I am thinking of you and everyone in Israel frequently and that I'd like to stay in touch. I believe we have each other's email, but in case we haven't, mine is irene_gulliver@yahoo.co.uk 1y

Simona I just left you a message on GR. 1y

RebelReader I can understand having to take a break from Litsy(I did it myself for awhile) Although we have never met, I consider you a friend and I will always have your back even if it‘s virtually. Take care and be safe and when you‘re ready we will welcome you back with open arms. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱💙💙💙 (edited) 1y

Cinfhen Hi @julesG I remember when we were #BirthdayFairies together! Litsy has always been my happy place but in the past week I‘ve started to feel less like a beloved member of the community. Not from anyone who has taken their time to show love and support @jenniferw88 @RebelReader but sadly from the many who always shared comments with me but have been deeply SILENT since last Saturday. I am who I‘ve always been & I offer no apologies.👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen I will 💯 stay in touch and I‘m open to returning to Litsty when the time feels right. 💕💕💕💕 1y

TrishB I hope the time is soon, but I‘ll be keeping in touch elsewhere ♥️ 1y

Oryx I hope you stay (or come back when it feels right). Sending my love ❤️ 1y

Cortg Take care of yourself. Take the breaks that are needed. You have a community of book people who love you and we‘ll be here when your ready. In the meantime, I‘ll be thinking and praying for you, your family, your friends and Israel. 💕 1y

eanderson 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 1y

Bookwomble I can't really understand how it must feel to be so close to such atrocious events, Cindy. It's such a terrible, traumatic time. Focusing yourself on you, your family and your community is such a priority. Wishing for your safety, hoping for peace, sending you love 💖 1y

BarbaraJean You have been in my thoughts and prayers so often in the past week. I will miss your voice here on Litsy as you step away—I see you as a beloved member of this community!! But I absolutely support you doing what you need to take care of yourself at this time. You and your family, and your country as a whole, will continue to be in my prayers—for safety and comfort, and for peace, as far off as that may seem. 💙💙 1y

TheAromaofBooks Thank you for all that you share and all the effort you've put into this community, Cindy!! I haven't been on Litsy much lately because of life, but I always like to check in on you and look forward to your posts. I've been heartbroken by the news coming from Israel and horrified to see the responses of many people. Praying for you - let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. ❤ 1y

Chelsea.Poole Thank you for sharing your stories here. I have been thinking of you and all those impacted by these horrible crimes during this difficult time, especially the hostages and families. Such a hard time, and I can only imagine how you‘re feeling. I would hate to see you go from us here but understand the need for a break. 🩵🤍 1y

TheBookgeekFrau I'm sorry to see you go; and that words of love and support weren't louder than the silence. May you and your family stay safe 🙏🏼🕯️💙🤍💙 1y

Caroline2 Thank you for sharing, I have found it shocking and disgusting the journalism here. We‘re not being told the whole story, just shown videos of poor Palestinians. I‘m staying away from FB. It makes my blood boil! No one spoke like this after 9/11 and America invaded Afghanistan. 1y

Centique Oh goodness Cindy it has been so rough. I think what you have shared here has really been eye opening - although i have read enough about Hamas separately to know that they are not freedom fighters or representatives of all Palestine. I have been shocked to hear about content on social media that is very one sided and anti Israel and ignoring the fact that there are hostages lives to be saved here. I understand needing a break - we‘ll talk on IG💕 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙🤍💙 sending you lots of love… 1y

Cinfhen Hi friends, I wanted to jump on here and share something that occurred a little while ago. These are stories that aren‘t being shared but are probably occurring throughout the country and it‘s uplifting!
For the first time in 11 days, I drove to the main market where I usually shop. 95% of the workers are Israeli Arabs who live in the nearby surrounding villages.👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen As I was pushing my cart I saw an Arab employee named Yara, who is always smiling & exchanging pleasantries with me. Today in Hebrew she asked how I was. I shrugged & replied in my broken Hebrew “not great.” Again in Hebrew she said, “ You are strong but together we are stronger. Arabs & Jews as one we are victorious” and then I burst into tears and she patted my back and handed me a tissue. All in the cleaning product aisle 👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen with other customers looking on. This is another side of the Israel. Many many Arabs live peacefully with their Jewish neighbors. We are both Israeli citizens. We are both in this together. Rockets are launched in their direction too. This is the Israel that Hamas hates.
Staying strong 💙🤍🇮🇱 1y

Cinfhen @TrishB @Cortg @eanderson @Bookwomble @BarbaraJean @TheAromaofBooks @Chelsea.Poole @TheBookgeekFrau @Caroline2 @Centique @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽A HAPPY NOTE👆🏽👆🏽 1y

Cinfhen 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽
@Simona @BarbaraTheBibliophage @CoffeeAndABook @MaureenMc @BarbaraBB @christine @kspenmoll @dabbe @sblbooks @Megabooks @TheBookHippie @Kristy_K @dariazeoli @Chrissyreadit @BookwormAHN @julesG @jenniferw88 @RebelReader @Oryx 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. 💙🤍💙🤍 1y

julesG 💙 1y

TheBookgeekFrau What a heartwarming shopping trip!! 🥰💙🤍💙 1y

BarbaraJean Oh, what an absolutely lovely encounter. Thank you for sharing that with us! What a picture of hope and unity in the midst of all this. 💙💙 1y

Kristy_K That made me tear up. Thank you for sharing that. 💙 1y

TheBookHippie 💙🇮🇱💙 beautiful 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

CoffeeAndABook ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 thank you so much for sharing. It‘s endlessly good to hear this. It infuses hope into an agonizing and bleak situation. Thank you Cindy. Zelda and I both send our love 💙🤍🇮🇱 1y

BookwormAHN That is so sweet and so true 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

sarahbarnes Cindy, I care and have been thinking about you so much and hope you will stay here and keep sharing your truth about the atrocities that are being done to your community and innocent people. You are right to remind me as I sit in America that I couldn‘t walk into Gaza with my partner and not be killed. 1y

RebelReader Thank you for sharing this story. It gives me hope that Hammas will not win. 1y

dabbe Your story gave me goosebumps, and it reminds me of the adage “United we stand, divided we fall.“ To live in this crazy 3rd rock from the sun, we all need to get along somehow. Stay strong. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

TrishB Humanity and decency will prevail ♥️ we have to believe that. That‘s so lovely and I hope has helped your heart today. 1y

Chrissyreadit Love will and must win. 1y

BarbaraBB I am so happy you met some humanity today. May it be stronger than hate. Thank you for this beautiful story ❤️‍🩹 1y

Caroline2 That is so touching. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️ 1y

kspenmoll Such a hopeful & loving encounter! (edited) 1y

Librarybelle Thank you for sharing this! What a wonderful story. In dark times, it is often hard to see the good in humanity, and I am so glad you had an opportunity to experience something good. Stay strong. ❤️ 1y

rockpools Just stopping by to see how you‘re doing. Thank you for sharing your stories ❤️ 1y

Megabooks I‘m so glad you had that positive interaction! You‘re right; those stories are being silenced. May love be stronger than hate!!! 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

Christine So beautiful - thank you for sharing. I hope you have more and more of those moments each day! ❤️ 1y

TheAromaofBooks Thank you so much for sharing this!! ❤ 1y

sblbooks I'm happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing.💙 1y

Cortg Beautiful. As life should be ❤️ 1y

CBee Amazing story ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Anna40 Also stopping by to see how you are holding up. ❤️ 1y

squirrelbrain A lovely story Cindy. Shows that there is so much humanity out there. I read this the other day, which I wanted to share with you. https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/all/last-night-for-the-first-time-i-cried-4N0YSy... 1y

Bluebird Thanks for sharing. ❤️ we need more love and understanding in the world! I hope you continue to have positive interactions that shine a light on the goodness that exists. 🙏🏻 1y

CarolynM I will be thinking of you with love whether or not you are posting here💕 (edited) 1y

Jas16 Missing you already on here but I hope you know you are in my thoughts. Sending ❤️ always. 1y

Shemac77 I can‘t imagine how you must be feeling. Sending so much love and hope to you. It never ceases to amaze me how human beings can be so narrow minded and hurtful. It‘s people like you that show everyone the light. Sending much love and support from Nova Scotia. 💚💚 1y

merelybookish Hi Cindy. Along with so many others, thinking of you at this time and hope you're doing whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. You are loved and missed.💕 1y

britt_brooke Thinking of you, friend. 1y

Larkken Social media is hard, particularly when you have the courage to share what you believe, and I have no idea if you‘re checking this one. Thank you for sharing your truths and your love with all of us. I hope you are well, and that all you love are safe. 1y

AllDebooks It's so hard to process what's happening rn. I'm wishing for peace, my thoughts are with you and yours. Stay safe. Sending love ❤️ xx 1y

CSeydel Thank you for sharing that story. Praying for you and all the victims of this needless violence. 1y

LeeRHarry Continuing to think of you and yours Cindy 💕 xx 1y

DivineDiana My dear Cindy, I have been in Bryn Mawr Hospital for 3 weeks and am still there receiving dialysis treatments. I was aware but did not know much about what was happening In Israel. This is my first opportunity to visit Litsy from my hospital bed. You and your family have been on my mind, and from your posts, I can see how horrible it is. Please know that I support you, pray for you and keep you in my heart. ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @DivineDiana I sent you an email. I hope it reaches you. I‘m so sorry to hear what you are going through. Stay strong 💕💕💕 I so appreciate your reaching out. 1y

DivineDiana Thank you. I will check for your email. I love you. ❤️🥰🫶 1y

73 likes91 comments

Cinfhen

Book Report: Publishing Strategies, Writing Tips, and 101 Literary Ideas for Aspiring Authors and Poets | Mark Shaw

Since the news from Israel began pouring in last Saturday, October 7 - the only book I‘ve opened is the Tehillim, Book of Psalms. Sometimes words written more than 2500 years ago hold the most power. In these dark days, when hope is almost lost, I‘m finding tremendous comfort and solace through these ancient songs and laments. Im also feeling tremendous gratitude for my Litsy family who have reached out & sent me virtual hugs and love.

LeahBergen 💙💙💙 1y

JenReadsAlot 💕 1y

AmyG This is why we never forget. 1y

See All 56 Comments

SamAnne I am so sorry. Such heartbreak. ♥️💙💜 1y

Bookwormjillk 💙 1y

Jari-chan Sending you strength and hope 🕯️💙 1y

Cinfhen Scary times and for anyone who didn‘t believe that antisemitism was real, welcome to the world we‘ve been inhabiting @LeahBergen @JenReadsAlot @AmyG @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @Jari-chan 1y

sarahbarnes ♥️♥️♥️ 1y

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Megabooks Sending love across the miles always! Thankful for each check in from you, but praying for this to be over soon!! Hard to see such hate in the world. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

Chelsea.Poole I‘m so glad you‘re keeping us informed and finding the time to give updates. Thinking of you! 1y

Cinfhen The scenes im seeing from central London are appalling!! I‘m literally sick to my stomach @Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole @Librarybelle @sarahbarnes it IS 💯 Nazi Germany 1y

shawnmooney ♥️💔🤗 ♥️💔🤗 ♥️💔🤗 1y

dabbe 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

Cinfhen My heart can‘t take it anymore @dabbe @shawnmooney what is wrong with humanity??! 1y

Mimi28 Sending love and positive vibes. I‘m so sorry you are going through this 1y

Ruthiella I‘m glad you are able at least to find some comfort in the psalms. ❤️ 1y

TheBookgeekFrau 💙🤍💙 🕯️ 1y

youneverarrived ♥️♥️♥️ 1y

MaureenMc 💗💗🙏🙏 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💔🙏🏻 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage 💙🤍💙🤍💞 1y

eanderson Psalms gives us beautiful examples on how to cry out to God. They help us with lamenting. Psalm 86 is one that I adore. My heart goes out to you, Cindy! You and Israel are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I pray for healing, protection, and justice for the evil acts. 🇮🇱🇮🇱💕💕💕✡️ 1y

dabbe @Cinfhen My husband and I have been talking about this all week (I've been sharing your posts with him), and we both have asked that numerous times. Are these monsters social/psychopaths? Or did their past contribute to their heinousness? I don't think we'll ever have answers, so how to get through? I wish I knew the answer to that, too. I also wish I could give you a physical hug, so please know I'm holding you and your family in my thoughts. 💙 1y

MallenNC Continuing to think of you. I am glad you can find comfort. ❤️ 1y

kspenmoll Cindy my families hearts‘ remains with you & yours. I pray for protection for you all. Psalms make me feel unity with a bigger world In suffering & joy. (edited) 1y

sblbooks I love the Psalms too. I'm glad you're finding comfort in the word of God. Still praying for all of Israel.💙 1y

Bklover I will never understand antisemitism. It just makes no sense to me whatsoever. You haven‘t been out of my heart for a week. The people you are seeing do not represent us all. I do not understand such evil and never will. Still praying for your peace and safety. 🇮🇱💙 1y

Bookzombie ❤️❤️ 1y

TheBookHippie I agree. We had an issue last year with a teacher who was not willing to tell the Holocaust story because she didn‘t find it necessary and said it‘s not like that could happen. 😵‍💫 trying to explain to others that this is a reality and it will and can and does happen is like screaming into the abyss. This is just one example. @AmyG is correct this is why we never forget! 💙🇮🇱 and also say not so very long ago not so very far away. 1y

TheBookHippie As long as humanity sees anyone different from self as “other” we will have these atrocities. 1y

Daisey I didn‘t tag you in my book report this week as it just seemed irrelevant with everything else, but know that you are frequently in my thoughts and I so appreciate that you continue to share updates and information. 💕 1y

Cinfhen At this point, I feel like I‘m preaching to the choir @Daisey @TheBookHippie @Bookzombie @Bklover @sblbooks @kspenmoll @MallenNC @dabbe @eanderson @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @MaureenMc @youneverarrived @TheBookgeekFrau @Ruthiella @Mimi28 PLEASE know, for as long as my days will be - I will remember that there are still just and loving people in this world but I feel like my time on Litsy might be coming to an end 💔 1y

CarolynM These are dark times and Litsy is, really, a trivial thing. But I believe that peace will come again and there will be better times ahead. As always, much love to you ❤️ 1y

BarbaraBB My thought are with you all the time. That you have to go through this, have to witness this, it‘s inhuman. Please stay strong and stay in touch 🤍 1y

Librarybelle I continue to think of you and cannot even begin to fathom the feelings and experiences from this terror. I so appreciate our friendship through Litsy. Know I am here for you. ❤️ 1y

CuriousG I am not sure how to process all the truly horrific acts going on in the world right now, and that is with the benefit of being physically removed from them. Sending you love and hoping you can find strength. 1y

Cinfhen You are all angels amongst us - thank you so much @CarolynM @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle @CuriousG it‘s people like you who DO give me hope xx💙🤍🕊️ 1y

squirrelbrain I hope you feel that you can stay on Litsy Cindy, but know that we‘re all sending you love always anyway. ❤️ 1y

MallenNC I hope you will stay on Litsy though I of course understand if it isn‘t helpful to you at the moment. I wish that things could “go back to normal” but u know that is not really possible. I‘ve really loved swapping book lists with you and have learned so much from you. 1y

Cinfhen @MallenNC I‘d love to keep in touch - I believe you‘re on GoodReads? I‘m on IG cindyhenz and CindyH on GR. I‘ve enjoyed our swap lists as well 🩷 1y

MallenNC @Cinfhen I am on Goodreads and will make sure we‘re connected. I will look for you on IG too. I‘m not very active on IG but account name is the same as here. 1y

Cinfhen Great @MallenNC ♥️ 1y

CBee @Cinfhen oh Cindy, I hope you don‘t leave Litsy. I understand and support you no matter what, though ❤️ I have your email and can always reach out that way to stay in touch. Holding you in my heart every day ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @CBee hold that email ! I‘m still hoping to one day host you here, in Israel. Peace will come 🤍💙🕊️ 1y

CBee @Cinfhen I would love that! And yes, peace will come ❤️❤️ 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I‘m on Instagram the book hippie I think you still have my email! (edited) 1y

Cinfhen I will definitely stay in touch @TheBookHippie !!! Keep on spreading light & love & I still need to hear the Tova story 💙🤍🇮🇱 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen 💙🇮🇱 yes for sure! 1y

Megabooks The first Bible reading at church today was from Psalms. I immediately thought of you!! During the ministerial prayer, we prayed for you all in Israel. I remembered you and your family personally, too. 💙🇮🇱💙 I hope E and A left safely. 1y

Bklover Oh, Cindy I will miss you on Litsy but I will still keep in touch email and IG You were one of my first friends on Litsy and I treasure our friendship. You will remain in my prayers-please keep in touch. You already know my feelings. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

hes7 psalms are so good for all the emotions 💙🇮🇱 praying for you and Israel! 1y

Cinfhen @Bklover we‘ve shared so much on & off Litsy❤️ you‘ve had dark days too. But we pick up the pieces, move on and become stronger. I‘m not there yet but with your support and friendship I know I‘ll get there too xx Thank You! 1y

Cinfhen @hes7 prayers and faith are all we have sometimes. History has taught us. But the kindness and compassion of others can be a salve for the soul. Thank you for being there for me. 1y

TheAromaofBooks The Psalms mean so much to me!!! I hope they comfort you. Psalm 42 is what came to my mind as soon as I saw your post. ❤ ❤ ❤ 1y

MonicaLoves2Read Psalms is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Continued prayers for you and Israel 🇮🇱 1y

87 likes56 comments

Cinfhen

Keeping You Up to Date | Stephen Harris

Today felt like a day of action as opposed to reaction. All week my kids both here and from the states have been raising $ to purchase MUCH needed supplies for their friends who are about to go into battle. At great danger to themselves my son and another boy drove to deliver the items. They literally encountered 150:missiles overhead. Honestly, once again GD was watching over us. Stay safe everyone.

Anna40 Stay safe 1y

Chrissyreadit I hope and pray you and your children will be safe. 1y

squirrelbrain Stay safe, all of you. 1y

See All 51 Comments

TheBookgeekFrau Bless them and may you all stay safe 🙏🏼💙 1y

sarahbarnes So glad to hear they made it back safely. You must have been very proud and terrified at the same time. Keeping you all in my thoughts. 1y

Bklover Oh, Mama. How terrifying for you. And how proud you must be of your children. I am so glad you are safe right now, and praying you stay that way. I‘m also praying your internet holds up- definitely don‘t want to lose contact with you! Still holding you all in my heart. ❤️💔❤️ 1y

Bklover The sky photo is terrifying. 1y

julesG Stay safe. I keep thinking of you. 1y

TheBookHippie 💙 not a moment goes by I‘m not thinking of you all.. 1y

Librarybelle That sky photo…oh my. Stay safe. Thinking of you. ❤️ 1y

CSeydel 💙🤍💙🙏 1y

Bookwormjillk How scary. I‘m glad they‘re back safe. I‘m sure they feel better after doing something to help, but I‘m sure that was terrifying for you. Thinking of you all. 1y

JessClark78 Stay safe. ❤️🙏🏻 1y

dabbe Your kids are why good will prevail. Sheer awesomeness. 🖤🧡🖤 1y

Jari-chan Stay safe you all ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen I admit I was terrified @dabbe @JessClark78 @Bookwormjillk @CSeydel @Librarybelle @TheBookHippie @julesG @Bklover @sarahbarnes @TheBookgeekFrau @squirrelbrain @Chrissyreadit @Anna40 where I live, central Israel we really don‘t get missile barrages like that. I was naive enough when he said he wasn‘t going anywhere too dangerous 😳im just really grateful he was able to bring comfort to our friend, whose child will be on the front line 😔 1y

Cinfhen PLEASE keep these parents and young men in your prayers 🙏🏼💙🤍🇮🇱 1y

Cupcake12 Stay safe 🙏 1y

BarbaraBB I think this is something Z needed to do and I am so proud of him and of you for letting him go 🩷 1y

MallenNC I‘m glad your son was able to do this and return safely. Thank you for continuing to share with us. 1y

sblbooks Thank the Lord he was able to get there and back safely. Prayers for all the Israelis on the front lines. 1y

MaureenMc 🙏🙏🙏 1y

Megabooks I‘m so glad Z was able to do that and help his friends physically and himself mentally. You‘ve raised great kids! 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I am 💙🇮🇱 1y

CoffeeAndABook 🙏🏼💙🤍💙✡️ 1y

dabbe 🇮🇱💙🇮🇱 1y

Chelsea.Poole 💛💛💛 1y

Gissy Stay safe 💙 💙💙 1y

LeeRHarry Continuing to think of you, your family and friends Cindy 💕 1y

marleed I wish I could wrap a protection cloak around you, your family, and friends. I‘m 12 continuous days into watching tiny grandkids so I‘ve avoided news I‘d otherwise search out. Tonight I‘m embarrassed and humbled by how easily I protected my babies when your son did what he did today. May God protect you all. 1y

Bklover I won‘t stop. Praying for you all. So proud of your son. Z? 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱💙 1y

DebinHawaii What an amazing young man you raised!💙Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. 💙🇮🇱 💙 1y

Cinfhen Again & again…Thank you all! On Wednesday, I drove with my son about an hour each way to attend a funeral for his friend, a boy of 21, who was murdered on Saturday protecting Kibbutz Be‘eri. We had a lot of time to talk quietly in the car. And I asked Zach to forgive me, for uprooting him from the comforts of our home in America and to now alter his life forever in such a traumatic way. His response “ I thank you & daddy. 👇🏼 (edited) 1y

Cinfhen “You brought me home. I understand now, what it means to have a homeland. I understand now what it means to fight for our survival. I love you both for giving me this gift.” He also said he‘s super worried for his friends, for what they have witnessed and experienced first hand. For the evils they have experienced and are still yet to face. He is terrified for their mental wellbeing- he‘s grappling with his own “luck” - he was only released 👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen from his combat unit because of a problem with his eye, that disqualified him from continuing in his unit. He feels guilty that he‘s at home & most of his friends are about to defend our citizens with their lives. These are unimaginable times @DebinHawaii @Bklover @marleed @LeeRHarry @Gissy @Chelsea.Poole @dabbe @CoffeeAndABook @TheBookHippie @Megabooks @MaureenMc @sblbooks @MallenNC @BarbaraBB @Cupcake12 @Jari-chan 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen 💙🇮🇱💙Our Light will outshine their darkness. 1y

CarolynM I wish that words could do more for you, but know that I‘m continuing to think of you and to send love and hope through these terrible times. 1y

Librarybelle Such a moving response from your son. He‘s contributing in his own way. ❤️ 1y

Gissy @Cinfhen Your son has a great heart and he is already supporting his friends. Someone have to be there, waiting for them to support and hug them and his is doing that 💙 Beautiful words🙌💙💙💙 1y

KarenUK So moving, hearing how your kids are helping, whilst going through unimaginable times. Thinking of you all, hoping with all my heart you all stay safe. Again, not sure even what say, but sending love. 1y

Cinfhen Don‘t under estimate the power of words - both for the good and the bad. You my friends are using your words for the good xx @TheBookHippie @Librarybelle @Gissy @CarolynM @karenuk 1y

Mollyanna You and your family are amazing! I hope that you continue to remain safe. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your son‘s friends remain safe in the difficult times ahead for them. 💙 1y

Cinfhen Thank you so much @Mollyanna 🫶🏼I am definitely proud of my kids - they give me some sense of hope for the future generations. 1y

Bluebird I‘ve been away for a few days and am glad to see you are continuing to give updates! I continue to pray for the safety of you, your family and all in Israel. I hope this can soon end. 🙏🏻 1y

dabbe @Cinfhen 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Zach‘s response to you is making me 😥. So very meaningful and mature. 💞 1y

kspenmoll What generosity & courage your son has- supporting his friends with his heart. Love to you & your family. 💙💙 1y

squirrelbrain Your son sounds so mature - you must be so proud of him and all of his friends. Thinking of you all. 1y

Cinfhen @Bluebird @dabbe @BarbaraTheBibliophage @kspenmoll @squirrelbrain I assure you Zach is not the only one stepping up - every citizen is doing whatever they can to support our young heroes from packing boxes of equipment and food, donating clothes, baking treats, gathering diapers and hygiene products for all those who have been displaced - my older son who‘s flight back to US was cancelled has been walking dogs for reservists- no one isn‘t acting 1y

Kristy_K 💙💙 1y

Magpiegem I‘m just catching up and wanted to let you know that you and your family have been on my mind everyday @Cinfhen Sending love, strength and support from my family to yours. Xxx 1y

85 likes51 comments

Cinfhen

Remembering: Voices of the Holocaust: A New History in the Words of the Men and Women Who Survived | Lyn Smith

I posted this singing intuitive several years ago but I think now, more than ever it needs repeating. Take two minutes watch the video and see the resilience of a people who will not be broken. The lyrics are so incredibly powerful and more relevant than ever. https://youtu.be/Vuh1-jDi7Qw?si=gOKocULMz6gLdxF2

Librarybelle Thank you for posting! ❤️ 1y

Larkken Powerful. Thank you for sharing. 1y

Caroline2 So powerful. Thank you for sharing. 1y

See All 10 Comments

TheBookHippie 💙 1y

dabbe Wow. 🖤🧡🖤 1y

Cinfhen I find the words so relevant- from my thorns I bore flowers and now they grow from the ashes we rise- the people of Israel live 😭😭 I‘m so emotionally drained @Librarybelle @Larkken @Caroline2 @dabbe 1y

Cinfhen I can‘t wait to hear your Tova story @TheBookHippie 🥰she sounds AMAZING 1y

sblbooks This brought tears to my eyes😢 just beautiful! 1y

Cinfhen I know @sblbooks seeing Holocaust survivors singing alongside their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren - it‘s really powerful 🫶🏼🕊️💙🤍 1y

kspenmoll 💙💙😢 1y

63 likes10 comments

Cinfhen

A Matter of Facts: The Value of Evidence in an Information Age | Laura A. Millar

There‘s more I want to share but firstly EVERY person that has reached out to me, to see how I am, to offer support for the pain that was inflicted, to say I pray for your safety and for ALL that are affected- THANK YOU wholeheartedly. Your compassion doesn‘t mean you stand for one side or another side- you are showing up for humanity. And sadly, to those who I thought were my friends, your silence is deafening.

Magpiegem Sending love and strength at this absolutely heartbreaking time ❤️ 1y

jenniferw88 Sending my 💓 too! 1y

julesG Sending you virtual hugs! You are in my thoughts. 1y

See All 98 Comments

Cupcake12 Thinking of you and all those affected ❤️ 1y

youneverarrived Thank you for posting this. There are no words. Thinking of you and everyone affected. 1y

CarolynM Thinking of you and sending love❤️ 1y

Anna40 Sending love. How are your friends and family in Israel? How are you holding up? 1y

Cinfhen Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and offer your words of comfort @Anna40 @CarolynM @youneverarrived @Cupcake12 @julesG @jenniferw88 @Magpiegem As the days pass, and we begin to hear directly from the survivors and their families it‘s really hard to process the world we live in. In 2 days I‘ve attended 2 funerals - for young men, 26 &21. Seeing their friends & families completely gutted, listening to their wails - it‘s a lot. 1y

Anna40 I‘m so very sorry. My heartfelt condolences. 💕 1y

Anna40 Please know even if this means nothing now that Israel and the Jewish people are not alone. In the German Bundestag yesterday every politician, even the right wing AFD, condemned the attack for what it is and demanded to freeze any payments to Palestinians which unfortunately go not as they say to schools and hospitals but weapons. Someone left flowers at our local synagogue and the solidarity with Israel event yesterday was packed. 1y

rockpools Sending so much love to you and yours, Cindy. Thank you for keeping checking in, even with everything. Hugs. 1y

Cinfhen @Anna40 yes, it does help knowing how much the world is supporting and waking up to the realities- and we are feeling less isolated. It‘s sad that it took an event of such horrific proportions but moving forward we need to remember and do better for our future generations. As always, thank you for reaching out♥️ 1y

Cinfhen Rachel, I‘m trying so hard to not come across as preaching or being judgmental - I‘m honestly just wanting to share my experiences, as a Jewish wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend currently living in Israel. @rockpools 1y

Jess Cindy, your post is spot on. The politics are difficult, sure. But I stand for and have compassion for anyone going through this unspeakable tragedy. My heart breaks with every new account that is reported. I‘m so sorry that you have attended two funerals this week. Many hugs. 1y

Librarybelle Thank you so much for sharing this. I fully admit my knowledge is very thin when it comes to the history of Israel, Palestine, and Gaza. Do you have any books that you recommend to learn a bit more? For me, knowledge is power, and I would really like to learn more. I continue to think of you, your family, and your friends. ❤️ 1y

Bookwormjillk Cindy thanks for the update. I listened to a good podcast yesterday that basically said it‘s not a political stance to be against terror/weaponized rape/war crimes. It‘s astounding that these things are still happening in this world. My thoughts are with you. I appreciate your updates, and I am so sorry for everything that has happened. 1y

rockpools @Cinfhen I get that, and that is what‘s coming across. It‘s heartbreaking, horrific and so much more. 1y

JessClark78 I‘m so sorry for your losses. 💔💔❤️ 1y

Anna40 I didn‘t know you‘re in Israel. Stay safe 1y

Megabooks Cindy, I think about and pray for you (and all Israelis) each day!! It is incredibly hard watching so many suffer over there! How are your children? I hate that you have to worry about them as well. God be with you every hour of every day. Any more news from Z‘s old unit? The Psalm you posted on Insta was also the one my mom used for strength when she was battling polio as a kid. May it provide that much strength for you, too. All my love!! 💙🇮🇱 1y

JenReadsAlot I cannot even imagine the reality of it... the news I have watched is just devastating. Continuing to keep you in my thoughts. 1y

PathfinderNicole Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers 💙 1y

MallenNC The first thing I do when I log on here is check your feed. This is all so awful but I hope you keep sharing what you feel comfortable in telling us, if that continues to be something that helps you process. Sending love to you. I am glad you feel supported here on Litsy 1y

CoffeeAndABook I continue to pray, read as much as I can stomach and talk to people about what‘s happening. I sometimes have to make myself stop agonizing over the fates of the abducted, it‘s just too horrific, it makes me physically ill. I stand with you every bit of the way!! My mom is also sending me palms to help find words of anguished prayer 😔💔✡️ 1y

IndoorDame I‘m glad to see that you‘re safe. You‘re in my thoughts in all this 💙 1y

JamieArc 💙🤍💙 1y

jlhammar You've been in my thoughts, Cindy, and I so appreciate all you've been sharing. 1y

Simona I‘m so sorry for everything you have been through this week … and yes, silence is painful, and a kind word is not a political stance. 1y

sarahbarnes 💔💔💔 1y

Cinfhen @Simona I honestly thought about you today - I thought about Bosnia and Herzegovina and how ignorant I was to the long-held siege. I pray the situation here does not escalate like the terrible Bosnian War. Wars and conflicts never help the innocent people. Thank you friend for keeping me in your thoughts 🩷 (edited) 1y

CoffeeAndABook Cindy, still thinking and praying for you, for everyone who‘s lost a loved one, is fearing for a loved one, is in captivity. I‘m still devastated. Thinking of the hostages and what they‘re going through at this very moment is making me physically ill. I wish I could do more than send you my thoughts. My mom has also been sending me psalms to put words to anguished prayers 😔💔✡️ 1y

Ruthiella The situation is heartbreaking. 💔 I am so sorry for you and everyone affected by this awful event. The world feels like it is on fire sometimes with all the hate and violence. 1y

Cinfhen I‘m truly touched by this outpouring of concern 💜 it‘s really difficult to describe what it feels like to be so near to the violence but far enough away to have a (false) sense of security. We can hear fighter jets, we can feel vibrations from the incoming missiles either being intercepted by the Iron Dome or unfortunately the boom when it lands. Supermarkets are empty, we are being told to prepare bottled water and canned food. 👇🏼 1y

Cinfhen My parents grew up in America, so they don‘t know what it‘s like to live through a war being fought on home-ground. My youngest son, is nearly 22 - he shouldn‘t have to be attending funerals of his friends, worrying about what his world will look in 3 months/ 6 months. Since Saturday his already lost 7 friends, one friend is missing ( either assumed dead or taken hostage) and several friends are wounded, including one who lost an arm. 👇🏼 1y

Bklover Cindy, watching the news this morning I was thinking about your son. Still having access to everything happening with his old unit must be excruciating for him. Still here thinking and praying for you all 💔 1y

Bklover Oh, I didn‘t see your post about him above! I‘m so so sorry. 💔 1y

Cinfhen He‘s only 21. The youth of our country pay a heavy price. Military service is mandatory for boys and girls post high school. So when people say well it was a solider not a civilian who was killed or taken hostage , yes, technically it‘s true but the soldiers are our sons and daughters - they run to danger as an obligation to defend their country and its people. Heroic boys & girls @Jess @Librarybelle @Bookwormjillk @JessClark78 @JenReadsAlot 👆🏽 1y

Cinfhen @PathfinderNicole @MallenNC @CoffeeAndABook @IndoorDame @JamieArc @sarahbarnes @Ruthiella @Bklover 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 see all my comments above xx I think I‘m emotionally drained and Litsy truly has become a safe space for me🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 (edited) 1y

mrp27 Keep posting, keep spreading the word. Keep sharing your stories and your friends stories. Stay strong. Blessings to your son who has to witness such tragedy. 1y

MaureenMc I‘m grateful Litsy can be a safe space for you. ❤️ Continuing prayers 1y

TheBookgeekFrau Thinking of you and thankful to be part of this community that gives you a safe place to turn to ❤️🙏🏼 1y

DGRachel You are right. The silence is deafening and I would like to apologize for my delayed response. I‘m glad you are currently safe and I hope that you continue to be so. 1y

Cinfhen PLEASE @DGRachel don‘t apologize at all! I wasn‘t trying to make anyone uncomfortable- I think people feel like im not going to bother them, or what good will my heart emoji do ? but the truth is EVERY act of kindness feels SO HUGE right now - and knowing that an entire community stands with you , gives you strength like no other @TheBookgeekFrau @MaureenMc @mrp27 1y

Cinfhen @Librarybelle I have a book that really helped educate me, but it‘s definitely told from the Israel perspective so I can‘t promise it‘s not a little more sympathetic to the Israeli “side” - but in terms of breaking down history and giving the facts it‘s very clear and accessible. The author is also on IG sharing AMAZING content Noa Tishby

Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth

(edited) 1y

Librarybelle Thank you, Cindy! ❤️ 1y

Deblovestoread Thank you taking the time to post. I‘m still holding you, your loved ones and Israel close. It‘s such a small thing when what you are experiencing is so horrific. 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Continued love and prayers to you, your family, and your friends. 🫂💔 and all Israeli people 🇮🇱 please continue to update us. I look for your posts every morning. 1y

TheBookHippie I logged on to check in on you. Holding you all in my heart. 💙 1y

Simona That is my hope and pray too … It‘s so easy to be ignorant when the war is in the country for which majority of the people can‘t find it on the map, it‘s sad to see, when after few months, war becomes old news in the news cycle, when the gas price is more important than grieving mothers, raped girls and killed boys/men, it‘s so, so easy to forget that behind every brutal act - a human life remains damaged forever … 1y

Simona … and that's why it's important to stay vocal. ♥️🙏 1y

dabbe Thinking and praying about you and all who are affected. 🧡💜🧡 1y

Gissy Maybe it is hard for others to accept or believe what a person is capable to do, to harm others. But the reality, what we are seeing, is so hard, so terrible, so real😢, I can‘t imagine how you and others who have family there are feeling, there are no words😔💔We are here suffering with those images. This is a difficult time, stay with those who really are supporting you. Receive a big hug and strength in this difficult time💓 1y

LeahBergen Please keep posting and take good care of yourself, my friend. I‘m thinking of you all day and sending love. ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen If only more people in this world could be as compassionate as my beautiful tribe of Littens @Gissy @dabbe @TheBookHippie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Deblovestoread I‘ve been on here for 7 years and never have I‘ve felt more proud to be a #booknerd 🤓and yessssss to everything you wrote @Simona people quickly move on and that‘s why Jews always say #NeverForget #NeverAgain when it comes to the Holocaust 😭 1y

Cinfhen I‘m feeling ya @LeahBergen xxx 1y

quietlycuriouskate Your son is younger than my daughter. I'd be going out of my mind with anxiety if she were in his shoes. I feel for you both. ❤️ 1y

dabbe @Cinfhen You spreading the word, voicing the truth as only you can tell it and being a primary source (term used in history classes) for all of us is so profoundly moving and why good must prevail over evil: “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can‘t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death ... ⬇️ 1y

dabbe “I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again“ (A. Frank, as you well know). ❤️💔💔❤️‍🩹 1y

Oryx Sending love to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @dabbe it‘s hard to believe but it was only two weeks ago that I read a memoir written by Anne Frank‘s childhood friend. I was literally sobbing throughout this book, thinking about the depravity and lack of compassion these families had to endure & the ultimate & unimaginable suffering they endured. And now HERE WE ARE. Even with a modern State of Israel, Jews are being dragged out of their homes, tortured in the most horrific ways and 1y

Cinfhen Sadly neighbors are looking away. Another primary source 😉

My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds

(edited) 1y

Cinfhen Honestly @BookwormM I never notice likes but always enjoy and appreciate the more personal interactions. But im touched to know you‘ve been following my situation and holding me in your thoughts. 💙 it‘s true I also feel weird liking such sad or difficult posts - it seems callous in a way even though it‘s clearly not!!! (edited) 1y

Cinfhen @quietlycuriouskate I‘ve mentioned in other posts but you might have missed - luckily I‘ve been blessed as my son was medically discharged last July 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼At the time he was so distraught about having to leave his unit and end his service time. Now in hindsight it was a blessing in disguise 😇 but the bond of brotherhood amongst these boys is timeless and therefore he‘s remained on their group chats. So on Saturday, some boys 1y

Cinfhen from his unit were actually on guard duty for Kibbutz Be‘eri. Unfortunately they were completely ambushed and my son was literally learning in real time what was occurring. He kept reading us frantic messages he was seeing but we didn‘t really grasp that this was occurring in dozens of towns around the border. It was very traumatizing 💔 1y

Cinfhen @Oryx and it‘s felt and appreciated- thank you!!!!! 1y

marleed Every hour. Every day. I think of you. 1y

dabbe @Cinfhen 🧡🖤🧡 1y

RebelReader My sister and I talk almost every day and we talk about what‘s going on over there everyday. We feel saddened that these atrocities keep happening in the world. Why??? I look for your posts everyday so I can see you are still safe. I‘m glad your son is safe too, but it has to be hard also not to be with his unit as well. You continue to be in my prayers. 1y

TheLudicReader It‘s a travesty what is happening. 💔 1y

Christine Thank you for continuing to post and share. Sending love and light your way. ❤️ 1y

sblbooks Thank you for keeping us all updated. My condolences for the loss of your friends. ❤🙏 1y

BarbaraBB You‘re in my thoughts throughout the day. I can‘t imagine what you are going through. My heart breaks for Z too. And for the parents of these young soldiers. And for all the deceased and their loved ones. It‘s so much. And inhuman. Please keep us posted and stay safe 🩷 1y

LaraReads I have not checked in on Litsy in a week or as much as I have wanted to recently due to a very hard family situation, but I am sending you love & light and hoping a new dawn brings a small amount of peace your way. Thank you for speaking your heart and letting all of us on here know what is happening with you. 1y

kspenmoll Thank you so much for staying in touch on Litsy, so that we know you are safe. I think of you so much, your family. and friends as I see images on the heartbreaking daily news. @dabbe quote from Anne Frank is so beautiful and so full of hope in the midst of incredible harrowing tragedy. Cindy, sending you love prayers Light anything I can. I have also shared your story and some of your posts with my husband and friends that are not on Litsy. (edited) 1y

Chelsea.Poole I, too, have shared your personal stories with my friends and family. Thank you for sharing with us. Thinking of you with the ongoing atrocities. 1y

britt_brooke Please keep sharing, my friend. Sending love and hugs. 1y

dabbe @kspenmoll So have I! I think spreading the word and truth is one way to fulfill the hope expressed by Anne all those years ago. ❤️ Keep spreading the word, @Cinfen. 💜💜💜 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I read that book too and in my town before we left I once again visited Tova one of the youngest Holocaust survivors she cannot sleep …

The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope

Megabooks I‘m up in the night (as you know I am want to do) and I wait each day for an update praying feverishly for your situation. I know it is hard for us to understand what you‘re going through, but I am so happy you are finding empathy and support here. Like @BarbaraBB expressed, you (and M, E, Z, and A too) are never far from my mind! 1y

Cinfhen @LaraReads I‘m so sorry you are facing your own personal difficulties. I pray you will find peace and comfort too. I appreciate your taking time to check in 🩵 I realize we all are facing hardships - how special that we can all come together and say - I have you in my thoughts - this is what the world should be @Megabooks @dabbe @britt_brooke @Chelsea.Poole @kspenmoll @BarbaraBB @sblbooks @christine 1y

Cinfhen Please see above and know how much your thoughts mean to me and my family - I‘m letting them know how much this community cares @marleed @RebelReader @TheLudicReader 💜🕊️ 1y

Cinfhen @TheBookHippie WOW! I can‘t believe you know Tova. How I ache for her heartbreak to see what is happening. I will 💯 listen to her book, once my headspace allows for it. Hope you‘re finding peace and an escape from all the maddening, Christine 1y

Centique Thank you for taking the time to teach us here as well as reach out with the news from the front line. I am gutted for your son to have lost friends and for all those families 😢 Know that you are in my prayers and always will be 💕 1y

Caroline2 My heart is with you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to explain things like this, I find it really helpful to understand. My heart is broken for everyone in Israel right now, it is horrific what you are all going through. 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage My heart is with you and your family, Cindy. Always. 💙🤍💙🤍 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen Tova is a fun story I‘ll share it sometime. She is travelling around talking to colleges sharing her truth which she will not stop doing unless she truly cannot. She‘s 85 now. 1y

Suet624 Much love to you and yours... 1y

Cortg I‘m so sorry this is happening. I check on your posts regularly and I‘m praying for your safety, your family‘s safety and your friends safety and strength. ❤️ 1y

CSeydel I am glad you are safe. I‘m so frustrated trying to explain the long history of this situation to my college-age daughter who is picking up a lot of garbage from social media. I hope you don‘t mind I sent her a screenshot of your statement because it‘s so clear and well written. 1y

Cinfhen PLEASE share @CSeydel I am SO sick and saddened over the hatred and garbage that is being fed to our college age kids. SO MUCH MISINFORMATION!!!! And LIES!!!!! It‘s truly terrifying what they believe 😭😭😭😭 1y

Cinfhen Thanks my dear friends, my heart is full of appreciation @Centique @Caroline2 @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Suet624 @Cortg and every message you post gives me strength and hope 🙏🏼 1y

CSeydel Me too 😢 1y

dariazeoli Still thinking of you, Cindy, & hoping you stay safe. Social media is really difficult to disseminate this week and it‘s hard to get up to speed on something you‘re so uneducated on when there‘s so much noise out there. I‘ll strive to educate myself better while I hold compassion for everyone Hamas is victimizing for their hateful ideology and mission statement. Misinformation and lies are what keep this evil alive. It‘s up to is to keep it at bay 1y

CBee Cindy, I decided I needed to educate myself and am currently listening to this on audio:

Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth

CBee It‘s really good so far, plenty of history but also interspersed with her family‘s history and a bit about her own life. I know she‘s been constantly updating on IG as well and I followed her there. Still sending you all so much love ❤️ @Cinfhen 1y

Cinfhen You are SO RIGHT @dariazeoli lies and misinformation are another enemy the world needs to fight. I get it. It‘s so hard to dismantle it all and it‘s hard not to think about the innocent people who live under Hamas rule, who have been indoctrinated with so much hate and lies. (edited) 1y

Cinfhen @CBee I found Noa‘s book REALLY helpful & insightful. And she‘s been outstanding on IG & other social media platforms providing context & content. THANK YOU for WANTING to know more and learn more. Education is a powerful weapon! 1y

CBee @Cinfhen ❤️❤️ 1y

76 likes98 comments

Cinfhen

Spreading Truth | Joe Dennis

In the last few hours, it‘s hard to imagine MORE barbaric acts caused by Hamas have been released and verified. I will put them under a spoiler warning because it‘s BEYOND comprehension and extremely triggering. I debated sharing but it‘s time to stop sanitizing the issues Israeli citizens are facing.

Cinfhen I actually decided NOT to share. It‘s too much 1y

julesG @Cinfhen I understand 1y

Cinfhen I decided it wasn‘t necessary - you all get it @julesG 🙌🏻❣️ 1y

See All 29 Comments

AmyG I cannot comprehend the things I read. The horror. The evil. (edited) 1y

TheBookgeekFrau 💔😢 1y

Librarybelle 💔 1y

RebelReader Absolutely heartbreaking. 💔💔💔 1y

kspenmoll @AmyG said the words I don‘t have. How do you describe more than evil? Thoughts & prayers for you & yours daily- 1y

BookNAround Beyond evil. 💔 1y

Graciouswarriorprincess So heartbreaking! 1y

Larkken 💔 1y

LeahBergen Oh my God. 💔💔💔 1y

eanderson 😢 1y

Jas16 I will never understand how people can commit such atrocities. Sending so much love. ❤️ 1y

Bklover I can‘t seem to stop watching Instagram. (The ones you mentioned). It makes me sick. Cindy I‘m so horrified this is happening. Sending my love again❤️ 1y

CarolynM 💔💔💔 1y

marleed Oh Cindy, my heart is breaking for Israel over the atrocities actioned against them. It‘s just so horrible. 1y

Cinfhen Friends, just know by being informed and taking time to read and comment you are actually spreading love & light. Thank you , truly 💕💕💕💕💕 @marleed @CarolynM @Bklover @Jas16 @eanderson @LeahBergen @Larkken @Graciouswarriorprincess @kspenmoll @RebelReader @Librarybelle @TheBookgeekFrau @AmyG 1y

Cinfhen @BookNAround I hope your friends and family are safe - please know I am keeping everyone in my prayers and thoughts 💙🤍🙏🏼 1y

mrp27 I can‘t even find words… I‘m so unsettled. I can‘t begin to imagine living through what you are going through right now. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and solace. 1y

Jari-chan There are no words for this 💔🕯️ 1y

Librarybelle I received a CNN alert on my phone this morning about some of the horrors coming out. It is so discouraging to see so much hate in the world today. I‘ll keep thinking of you and your family and friends. And thank you for providing us information on everything, Cindy. Please keep safe. 1y

Cinfhen It‘s too difficult to put into words @mrp27 @Jari-chan but please know, I feel safe and I‘m not really afraid. I‘m angry, I‘m horrified, I‘m repulsed but I‘m proud and standing strong. 1y

LeahBergen Just checking in with you again and I‘m so glad to hear that you feel safe, at least. I looked up where your city is on a map in relation to the reports I‘ve been reading. Sending love again. ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @LeahBergen xxxx today was a long day - another funeral for a 21 year old boy. He was in my son‘s unit. They were on guard duty for one of the kibbutzim. Two boys killed, one still missing and several wounded. By the grace of GD my son was medically discharged, July 2022 and has been spared from physically being present for all of this horror. 1y

Centique @Cinfhen oh my lord Cindy. Just know my heart is breaking for you. I am so glad your son was medically discharged. Im praying that you will be safe 💕 1y

Billypar Thanks for these updates, Cindy. Thinking about you and the Israeli people during this nightmare and will continue to pray for an end to these atrocities 💙 1y

DebinHawaii Sending you all of the strength and love I have. Thank you for updating us. Again, absolutely no words seem appropriate for this level of evil.💔💔💔 1y

sarahbarnes This is horrific. I‘m continuing to keep you and your family in my thoughts - it‘s unimaginable what you are going through and what is happening. I‘m glad you‘re safe and I‘m also heartbroken for the trauma and violence you‘re continuing to have to experience. 1y

58 likes29 comments

Cinfhen

Spreading Truth | Joe Dennis

Just when you thought it couldn‘t get any more horrific…
The world NEEDS to WAKE UP, these are the savages who are meant to be Israel‘s partners in peace.
Link to full article-

https://apple.news/AZI0_ShIoQumdYVYLgdZ3Gg

Cinfhen My son‘s best friend was there and witnessed the carnage. He is 22 years old. He will NEVER be the same again. My son served in the unit that was guarding this kibbutz on Saturday and were the first casualties of the day. They were completely caught off guard and many from his unit were critically wounded- 2 died. My son was medically discharged last July (2022) and while I am so grateful to have him home safe, there‘s been an element of 1y

TheBookHippie I‘ve been following this. https://instagram.com/henmazzig?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1y

Cinfhen Survivors guilt. In Israel, army service is compulsory. He could have easily been one of the wounded or killed. He also could have experienced a traumatic event that he would never recover from. The funeral I attended today was for a young man, only 26. He was part of the dog search & rescue team. His parents eulogies are still lodged in my heart. (edited) 1y

See All 32 Comments

TheBookHippie I‘m sending every ounce of love and peace …stunned and horrified and bearing witness. 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen no words. Holding space… 1y

Cinfhen My son is still part of his unit‘s WhatsApp code red group. He was receiving real time updates all day Saturday. We didn‘t want to believe what he was telling us. We couldn‘t believe what he was telling us. Still now, we can‘t process what we know. @TheBookHippie (edited) 1y

TheBookHippie I still am processing … JDC zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcu2upj0rHtyKDLG2G5CUy9D8isXbqqul?_h... 1y

Meshell1313 💔 1y

TheBookHippie I‘m in a car still glued… shutting it all down soon- I promised to only check in the morning and late afternoon 😅. I‘ve been missing my Bubbe so much this summer but now I‘m so glad she‘s not here to witness this (- not that she could live to 116.. she made it to 98 died in 2009) I keep remembering her saying don‘t put Jewish on anything put Germanic..she was so afraid.. (edited) 1y

Megabooks It is just unimaginable. I was watching on CNN yesterday then also some accounts on Instagram about horrors from the rave and those kidnapped that the US networks haven‘t shown (as far as when I‘ve been watching). These babies, these young people. There are no words, just prayers. 💙 1y

Bookwormjillk @Cinfhen I don‘t have the words to tell you how heartbroken I feel for all of the innocent lives lost in this war. 💔 1y

JessClark78 💔💔 1y

MallenNC I continue thinking of you and your family especially. That seems so inadequate but I want you to know that. 1y

Cinfhen It‘s SICK! There are no words to express the atrocities that were committed - this is LITERALLY Nazi level depravity. Your bubbi @TheBookHippie would have been horrified to see that once again, Jews are being slaughtered in their homes for being Jews. FULL STOP. A small percentage has been trying to tell the world but nobody wanted to listen @JessClark78 @Bookwormjillk @Megabooks @Meshell1313 Im so grateful to all of you for spreading light 1y

Gissy So hard to express how sorry and heartbroken we are about all this terrible situation. I can‘t imagine how a person is capable to do this type of atrocities, with children, vulnerable persons, civilians. It will be also hard, as you mentioned, for those who have survived, for families who don‘t know where are their beloved ones😢💔These terrorists are using children to fight. In a video I saw a little girl with a gun in her hand, celebrating😔 1y

julesG It is unbelievable. 💔💔 I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts 1y

dabbe I have tried many times to write something to you both and to every person who is affected by these inhumane monstrosities. And I just sit here with tears not knowing how to put into words how much I am thinking of you. My students once asked me what I thought was the greatest conflict one could have in literature. I told them to look around, read the news, and come back and answer. All agreed it was human vs. human. None could answer why. 💔 1y

Cinfhen The indoctrination that HAMAS has spread to the people of Gaza is so cruel. They are taught that EVERY Israeli citizen is their mortal enemy. They are literally raised on cartoons and with nursery rhymes about killing Jews @Gissy @julesG @MallenNC @dabbe this is their way of life. Suicide bombers are named heroes and have parks and playgrounds named for them. What we saw was the tip of the iceberg but this is decades of HATE & lies. It‘s tragic!! 1y

Cinfhen @dabbe smart students!!! It‘s also sadly true - 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💔💔💔 1y

sblbooks Continue prayers! There are just no words to express how horrible this is. 1y

Cinfhen I just don‘t want any of us to start becoming numb to the brutality and atrocities that are being reported @sblbooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @britt_brooke just like at some point Holocaust literature becomes rote 💔 1y

mjdowens Being Jewish and following enough to be informed, please consider things first when posting. I use this app as a sort of escape and now I am scared to even use Litsy to relax. I am sick to death as it is about family 1y

mjdowens I am sorry. That was kind of snarky. I love Litsy and this community. I just don‘t have the words right now to describe what my family is going through right now. Information is power and everyone has a right to share it. 1y

Bklover This makes me sick that these people are indoctrinated to hate Jews. I will never under this horror. 1y

Chelsea.Poole Thinking of you with each development and update I read. 💔 1y

Cinfhen My deepest apologies @mjdowens I myself live in Israel. Many of my friends here on Litsy have asked me to post and share what I am experiencing. But I understand how this can be a trigger to you. Know my heart is heavy and I feel your pain. For too long I‘ve been complacent when people posted about “Free Palestine” or other things in support of BDS. I felt it was time to break the silence. 1y

mjdowens Cinfhen- You are absolutely correct and I am sorry for my reaction. Please please stay safe, my heart worries for you right now. Never keep important information back, the world truly does need to know my friend 😢 1y

Cinfhen Thank you for your heartfelt prayers and supportive message @mjdowens however, I think you raised an important issue and I will try to be more sensitive to my content. I pray for the safety of your loved ones. We are all United in these dark times. 1y

Cinfhen @Bklover @Chelsea.Poole @Librarybelle your daily check-Ins are super appreciated ♥️😘 1y

KarenUK No words suffice. Stay safe dear friend 💔 1y

kspenmoll No words in the English language, which I speak, can convey the horror happening in Israel. Love to you be safe. 1y

43 likes32 comments

Cinfhen

Spreading Truth | Joe Dennis

I am completely overwhelmed by this community‘s heartfelt messages and requests to learn more. To be able to share the truth about what occurred on Saturday. Hamas literally SLAUGHTERED families, the elderly, they shot 260 innocent young men and women at a desert rave. They raped and murdered hundreds of women and girls. The stories keep coming. They decapitated civilians and killed every pet that the families had. These savages DOCUMENTED it all.

Cinfhen Everything I‘m sharing has been verified. This is not a hoax. The Hamas supporters want you to believe Israel was /is the aggressor. LIES! You want to criticize the government and it‘s policies- I can respect that. But do not rally in Times Square, London, San Diego, Boston , Toronto and chant their bravery. It‘s DEMONIC and anyone who supports this type of behavior against INNOCENT CIVILIANS needs help. They are morally corrupt 1y

Dragon Horrific! 💔 1y

Cinfhen The images of the babies has audio and you can literally hear them laughing and taunting the babies. It‘s a level of depravity I didn‘t know existed. This is Nazi behavior. I am SICKENED 1y

See All 49 Comments

Cinfhen @Dragon I know! It‘s 2023 not 1933. What is wrong with this world??? 1y

Dragon It‘s very scary! I just can‘t believe how terrible things have gotten. 1y

DebinHawaii I really have no words. I am so horrified and so sorry. Thinking of you, your family and friends and all of those who lost their lives in this completely barbaric atrocity. Sending you strength and much love.💔 1y

quietlycuriouskate Jesus fucking Christ! There is something deeply deeply broken in some of us humans. Evidently there is no end to the cruelty and horror we'll inflict on each other. I can only pray there is likewise no limit to our love and goodness. (I realise that is easy for me to say, thousands of miles away, as I am.) 1y

SamAnne Heartbreaking and shocking. 1y

JenReadsAlot Just disgusting. Thinking of you and your family and friends ❤️ 1y

LeahBergen It‘s absolutely beyond horrifying. Please keep sharing, Cindy, and know I‘m sending you so much love and strength. ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @quietlycuriouskate yessssss! You should see and I should post how the citizens of Israel have quickly rallied. Giving blood, donating every item possible, preparing food, blankets, books, toys. Opening their homes to displaced families, providing shelter. You are right - there are still plenty of people who value goodness and love. What I‘ve seen here on Litsy is proof @DebinHawaii @SamAnne @JenReadsAlot @LeahBergen (edited) 1y

Simona I know this is no consolation, but I would like to tell you that in our country national and commercial television are reporting on these stories... Thinking of you ♥️🙏 1y

Cinfhen Thank you for sharing that with me. It is a consolation xxx @Simona 1y

Cinfhen 💟💟💟There is a verified account on Instagram- she‘s an English speaking newscaster in Israel and she has been sharing amazing content - follow natasharaquel 💟💟💟 1y

TrishB These are all in our press too (well the press I read). I made myself read them. As we know, human depravity knows no bounds. 💔💔 1y

squirrelbrain Yes, as @TrishB said, everything is being reported in our press here, and I‘m also reading it all. Sending love and hope to you. 1y

julesG Same here. It's in the press and sights are lit with the 🇮🇱 flag in solidarity. I am reading the news and have shared with friends and family. 1y

BarbaraBB It‘s beyond me. So awful what‘s happening. I keep hoping and wishing with all my heart for a de-escalation 💔💔 1y

JessClark78 This is horrible. The cruelty some people are capable of makes me sick. 💔💔🙏🏻 1y

Librarybelle 💔 1y

TheBookHippie 💔💔💔💔💔 1y

dariazeoli I‘m so sorry that we live in a world where this is possible in 2023 or in any year. Keeping you on my thoughts, Cindy. 1y

Chelsea.Poole Thank you for sharing these stories. I have been reading some of the events in the news, but haven't seen these posts from social media, as I am rarely on those sites. Truly horrible!! 1y

Bookwormjillk 💔💔💔 1y

Cinfhen I‘m mentally exhausted, I can‘t eat or sleep but every time I come on Litsy I am filled with such hope for a brighter world- thank you @Bookwormjillk @Chelsea.Poole @dariazeoli @TheBookHippie @Librarybelle @JessClark78 @BarbaraBB @julesG @squirrelbrain @TrishB BTW many of the accounts I follow on IG have been suspended due to provocative content 🙄another attempt to stop the spreading & sharing of REAL CONTENT that is occurring - SHAMEFUL 1y

CarolynM Front page news here too and bipartisan support for Israel from our political leaders. The protesters are a tiny minority and their behaviour will not win them any new sympathisers. Flinders Street Station here in Melbourne and the Opera House in Sydney were lit up in blue and white last night. Much love to you Cindy 1y

Cinfhen @CarolynM xxx I know in the coming days as the ground invasion begins it‘s going to get very ugly and I‘m terrified for my friends and family who have their children; young men & women literally entering the lion‘s den. I‘m sick with worry (edited) 1y

TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I noticed my people on IG things are suspended too.. 1y

eanderson 😢 These monsters will pay… monsters is what they are. It‘s inhumane and disgusting. 1y

Megabooks Cindy, I am shocked and appalled that this is happening and I‘m further sickened by the pro-Hamas support and antisemitism happening in the US and around the world. I stand with you, Israel, and THE TRUTH that these are terrorists committing unspeakable acts. May God be with those suffering and those kids in the Israeli army preparing to fight. 💙🇮🇱💙 1y

CBee Still sending you and yours all of my love 💚 1y

Gissy 💔😔 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Belatedly reading all of your posts. Please know I‘m here in solidarity with you, your loved ones, Israel, and its people. 💙🤍💙🤍 1y

Larkken I have no words, but my heart is broken. 1y

Read4life Cindy I‘m keeping you, your family, friends & Israel in my prayers. I shared posts from natasharaquel with family & friends before things were being blocked. I urged them to share it so more people can see the truth. I know it‘s not much but I will continue to share this information. 💙 1y

Anna40 I‘m going to a stand with Israel event tonight. There are various sites where you can donate money. I donated to Magen David Adom - Israeli first responders and a site that supports victims of terror in Israel. We can‘t do more from here. You are in my thoughts. I cannot express how devastating this is to all of us. My heart goes out to victims on all sides. Hamas has never had their people but only power in mind. Sending you love and hugs 1y

Cinfhen Once again, there are no words to express the comfort I am feeling from all of you - I wish I had better news to share but unfortunately I don‘t. We are preparing for a battle, one that will hold a heavy price for all and sadly it‘s the innocent who pay. In Israel EVERY citizen boys & girls are required to serve in the military upon completion of high school. We are sending our young men and women to fight for our very survival. 1y

Cinfhen The BDS movement and other pro Palestinian groups likes to portray the IDF soldiers as murderous, immoral, cold, callous fighting machines. In truth they are kids, who know from infancy that they have an obligation to protect & defend their homeland from multiple external threats. They are just, humble, scared, but proud and determined. They have the entire country‘s love & support. We pray for their safe return and I ask you will too. 1y

Cinfhen Thanks for all that you‘re doing to share and spread the truth @Anna40 @Read4life @Larkken @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Gissy @CBee @Megabooks @eanderson @TheBookHippie 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 1y

KarenUK No words. Sending you love dear friend xxx 1y

Librarybelle My first thought this morning was to check on you, Cindy. Thank you for sharing. Thinking of you. So heartbreaking. 💔 1y

AmyG This is good vs evil. Hamas wants and has always wanted the destruction of Israel and death to all Jews. Praying for Israel and for your family. Thank you for keeping us updated…from someone in Israel. 🙏🏻 1y

Chrissyreadit can i share your posts? sending love and hope. 1y

Cinfhen PLEASE DO @Chrissyreadit the world NEEDS to see the TRUTH - if you are open I can start sharing stories to you guys on IG - lmk @KarenUK @Librarybelle @AmyG @barbarabb (edited) 1y

AmyG @Cinfhen yes, please do. 1y

Chrissyreadit yes!!! share with me on IG i am happy to share to my stories! 1y

KarenUK Please do 💕 1y

BarbaraBB Please do. 1y

Suet624 Please know that I am reading everything you're posting. I just have no words. I am so sorry. 1y

66 likes49 comments

Cinfhen

The Night Country: A Novel | Stewart O'Nan

It‘s surreal. As a war is being waged just 30 miles south of here, my Amazon order was just delivered. Yes, it was placed last Monday but still…life goes on here despite the abject horror that just occurred 48 hours ago. It already feels like a lifetime. I know the coming days are going to be brutal. Israel is a tiny tiny country and EVERYONE knows someone that has been directly affected by Saturdays slaughter. Today is our friend‘s son funeral.

Cinfhen I haven‘t picked up a book or put on an audio since news first started trickling in on Saturday. I‘m not sure when I‘ll be able to again. 1y

Deblovestoread I imagine nothing feels normal and won‘t for a long time. Hope you can find moments of quiet in the chaos. And I‘m so sorry for the loss of your friend‘s son. 1y

julesG I am so sorry for the loss of your friend's son. It is unbelievable what's going on. 💔 1y

See All 40 Comments

Cinfhen Truly,thank you @Deblovestoread you know life is left of normal when the air raid siren goes off and you think, really again? Wasn‘t the last one 6 minutes ago? You become numb to it all. Unfazed. That‘s NOT normal. 1y

Cinfhen @julesG there are really no words to describe the atmosphere and sense of trauma surrounding you. 1y

CoffeeAndABook That‘s entire unimaginable for me. My gut is twisting thinking about the horrendous suffering. The unspeakably brutal acts. And going to a young man‘s funeral, that‘s sad and maddening beyond words. I‘m sure an Amazon delivery seems like an alien concept devoid of meaning at this point. I‘m continuing to keep you in my heart Cindy ❤️‍🩹and sharing your public posts (not your own personal comments) with people here to make them understand. 1y

Cinfhen Thank you SO MUCH, Chrissy! The reason I keep posting is because the world needs to understand what HAMAS is. They are not about resistance. They are about death, destruction, rape, murder and abduction. They aren‘t trying to achieve anything other than killing innocent civilians in the name of Allah. People like you are heroic to speak up @CoffeeAndABook you don‘t need to take a “side” to be able to understand EVIL and condemn it. 😘😘 1y

TheEllieMo I don‘t know enough about the long-term ongoing situation in the area to feel able to comment in general, but I do know that what Hamas have been doing in the last couple of days is atrocious. These are war crimes, and it is angering me to see some people say that Israel needs to “de-escalate” in this current situation. Offering “thoughts and prayers” feels empty, but I hope you stay safe, and offer my condolences for the loss of your friend‘s son 1y

Cinfhen I SO appreciate your honest and thoughtful comment @TheEllieMo Right now it‘s only about recognizing and acknowledging that an unspeakable human rights violation has occurred and Israel has the support of the world to take action and “rescue” the innocent civilians who have been abducted. 1y

Cinfhen I honestly don‘t think they will find any one alive and it‘s almost too much to even consider what has already been done to them. My heart is broken. Im completely gutted 1y

JacqMac I can‘t imagine what it must be like to live with such horror. I hope you stay safe, though I‘m sure it‘s very difficult to feel safe. Much love to you. And I‘m so sorry. 1y

Amiable I don‘t know what to say that hasn‘t already been eloquently stated by other Littens. Just wanted to add my prayers and support and wishes for peace and safety for you and your loved ones. 💕 1y

TrishB Sending love and virtual hugs ❤️ 1y

Librarybelle I cannot even begin to imagine. Stay strong…we‘re here for you. ❤️ 1y

Cupcake12 Thinking of you x 1y

TheAromaofBooks I am glad that you are okay!!! I thought of you this weekend while this horrific situation was unfolding. Praying for you - let us know if there is something else we can do. ❤ ❤ ❤ 1y

jlhammar Yeah, I can't imagine you are in the right headspace for reading right now. So scary and heartbreaking. Wishing safety for you and yours. 1y

Cinfhen Just when im feeling soooo despondent you beautiful people lift my spirits with your kind words and heartfelt messages - please know HOW MUCH they help!!! Thank you @jlhammar @TheAromaofBooks @Cupcake12 @Librarybelle @TrishB @Amiable @JacqMac sadly the funeral has again been pushed off as the family is still waiting for the return of his body. Its an effed up situation. You can only imagine with 800 casualties it‘s taking time to process 💔 1y

TheBookHippie I just cannot grasp it. I‘ve no words other than you were the first one I thought of and I am devastated. 1y

AmyG My heart breaks for everyone in Israel as everyone has been touched by this horror. Please know you are in my heart, as is Israel. Saying prayers…all day long. 1y

Cortg Thanks for the update. I‘m glad you and your family are ok. Sending strength to you in the days ahead. I can‘t imagine how difficult they‘ll be. ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @Cortg @AmyG as more and more stories are emerging the full extent of the horrors are being felt. And now Hezbollah has infiltrated from the North. I don‘t think I‘ve ever felt more threatened. Please keep your prayers and emotional support coming!!! Thank you 1y

Jas16 Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping you all stay safe 1y

ShelleyBooksie ♡♡♡♡♡♡ 1y

Bklover I certainly don‘t like the thought of Hezbollah infiltrating from the north, Cindy! This must be absolutely terrifying! I know I have made so many comments already but you have been in my heart and mind constantly and I feel compelled to come here and let you know how loved you are and how devastated we are at what is happening there. The atrocities are simply incomprehensible. Would you mind if I share your posts (not your personal ones)? (edited) 1y

BarbaraBB Like @CoffeeAndABook I have been sharing your public posts (without your comment) to people here. Please keep informing us, the world needs to know and there is little else I can do. 🤍 1y

MallenNC I continúe to think of you and I don‘t even know what to hope for other than your safety. It‘s hard from this safe distance in the U.S. to fathom what you‘re going through. I‘m sending my love. 1y

Chelsea.Poole I don‘t have the words. 💔 I‘m so sorry Cindy. 1y

Cinfhen PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE if you feel compelled @Bklover @BarbaraBB the world needs to know the REAL TRUTH about what is going on here. It‘s beyond comprehension. If you want to visit verified instagram accounts I‘m sharing a few …be prepared some of the images are BEYOND DEPLORABLE. Natasharaquel standwithus natebuzz lizzysavetsky blackandjewishunity (edited) 1y

Cinfhen At a time when we are feeling very isolated your comments mean EVERYTHING- I can‘t thank you enough for stopping by and giving me your support @Chelsea.Poole @MallenNC @ShelleyBooksie @Jas16 💕💕💕 1y

Christine Thank you for sharing with us here, even as what you‘re going through is beyond words. Continually praying for your safety. ❤️ 1y

kspenmoll Checking in everyday. Praying for you, sending love. Sharing your story with family, friends here. Will check insta. It‘s beyond words & so sickening when seeing news clips. So worried for you, family, Israel. (edited) 1y

quietlycuriouskate Thinking of you and yours. ❤️ 1y

CoffeeAndABook Cindy I want you to know: just about everyone I know here, even people who probably lean towards sympathizing with the Palestinian people in general, and my entire US family who usually don‘t think about the conflict (or anything political in general) at all - everyone is appalled and horrified by HAMAS. I know it‘s just a small sample of people but I hope I can convey that you‘re not alone!!! My entire German family is praying continually 💔💔💔 1y

Cinfhen I will not stop saying how much it means to feel seen @christine @kspenmoll @quietlycuriouskate to be able to know others feel your pain. Thank you for asking, commenting and offering your prayers. 1y

LeahBergen My God. How surreal. 💔 1y

Cinfhen @CoffeeAndABook thank you! I know how quickly public opinion can shift so I‘m happy to hear people all over the world are responding with horror and disbelief. I do NEED to hear that. 1y

Cinfhen @LeahBergen right? Like the delivery guy shows up this morning with my package and I‘m like….seriously? I thought I‘d NEVER get those scrub mommy sponges 😆 (edited) 1y

LeahBergen Oh, dear. 😆😆 Sometimes you just have to laugh at life‘s absurdities, don‘t you? 😆 1y

Centique Thinking of you all day today my lovely friend. Every bit of new information is shocking and im so terrified for those hostages. Praying for your and your loved ones safety and for a miracle for the hostages to be saved. 1y

82 likes40 comments

Cinfhen

Please Explain | Isaac Asimov

This entire family was murdered by Hamas barbarians on Saturday. 240 innocent festival attendees were slaughtered on Saturday. Another 60 are believed to have been taken hostage into Gaza. Most are young woman. TODDLERS abducted from their homes are currently being kept captive in cages 💔💔💔 And people across the globe are celebrating the bravery of the “resistance fighters”. Please explain to me how anyone can celebrate such atrocities?!?

MicheleinPhilly Jesus. 💔 1y

CoffeeAndABook Oh Cindy 💔💔💔 there are no words 😔 1y

Sungirl79 Just heartbreaking!!💔💔😭 1y

See All 34 Comments

Megabooks Appalling 💔💔 1y

eanderson 😭 That‘s terrible… honestly there was absolutely no reason whatsoever for this to happen to anyone. Prayers for 🇮🇱 Israel! Prayers for you and everyone ‘s safety. I cannot even imagine what you all are going through. ✡️ (edited) 1y

Librarybelle 💔 1y

Ruthiella I‘m so sorry Cindy. 💔 1y

JenReadsAlot No words for how appalling this is... 1y

Cinfhen I know!!!! These images and stories are appalling/ completely incomprehensible @Librarybelle @eanderson @Megabooks @Sungirl79 @CoffeeAndABook @MicheleinPhilly and the mainstream media won‘t share these images and stories even though Hamas is splashing them all over social media on every platform. They took videos and selfies and uploaded them. It‘s sheer depravity 😭😭😭 1y

Cinfhen I can‘t even believe this is our current reality @Ruthiella @JenReadsAlot if this doesn‘t scream Germany 1939 nothing does!!! 1y

eanderson Cindy, this is pure evil. I hope and pray that judgment comes their way and they pay for their crimes. 1y

Cinfhen I am completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support here on Litsy!! Thank you friends 😘In the darkest of times you see who the real heroes are!! 1y

Cinfhen @eanderson Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️ 1y

Soubhiville It‘s an unbelievable atrocity. Overwhelming heartbreak. 💔😢 1y

Deblovestoread I have no words…how can this happen…haven‘t we learned anything? I‘m so sorry this is happening. 💔 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks This is so devastating 💔 Are you safe where you live?? 🙏🏻🙏🏻 1y

marleed Omg. I‘m in tears reading this and looking at this beautiful family. Thank you for sharing this. I am sickened. 1y

LeeRHarry 💔 Beyond comprehension. Just horrific. Keeping you and yours in my thoughts Cindy. 1y

BarbaraJean You have been in my thoughts & prayers, and I just came to your feed to see how you're doing. All of this is so unthinkable and so heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you and to all of the victims and their families. I will continue to be praying for you (and everyone affected). 💔 🙏 💔 1y

BarbaraBB So sad this is happening to you, your family, your country, the world. So appalled by this 💔💔 1y

Dragon It‘s heartbreaking 💔 1y

julesG 💔💔💔 1y

Cinfhen Friends, every comment you share with me is like 1000 watts of light and love. I am in a very dark place but you all give me hope. THANK YOU, truly @julesG @Dragon @BarbaraBB @BarbaraJean @LeeRHarry @marleed @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Deblovestoread @Soubhiville 1y

Anna40 Try not to read about people cheering terrorists on. Focus on whatever makes you feel close to the victims. Grieve or pray but shut those news and images out. Maybe your local synagogue organises a stand with Israel event? My heart is broken - no words. Sending you love and hugs ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen @Anna40 I can‘t find the words to express my gratitude for your heartfelt message. It‘s true. The reciting of prayers is actually helping me very much. It‘s giving me solace and comfort in my beliefs. Thank you for taking the time to comment and offer advice and support. Light always prevails 1y

Anna40 ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

sblbooks It's completely unfathomable that people could celebrate this. I stand with Israel, you have all my support and prayers. Please stay safe! ❤🙏 1y

Chelsea.Poole 💔 1y

Cinfhen @sblbooks THANK YOU!!!! Every single person who has commented on my post brings me a feeling of hope that there are still decent people left in this world 💕 I have seen some pretty horrific comments on other social media sites but the compassion shown here is beautiful @Chelsea.Poole 1y

MaureenMc 💔💔 1y

britt_brooke Been thinking of you, Cindy. 🫶🏼 There are no words. 1y

Cinfhen Thank you @MaureenMc @britt_brooke Today we attended a funeral for our friend‘s son. He died as part of the dog search & rescue team. He was 26 years old. Totally Senseless. I don‘t think anyone in this country will EVER be the same. 1y

britt_brooke @Cinfhen 😔 1y

Suet624 Just horrid. 1y

63 likes34 comments

Cinfhen

Thoughts and Prayers | Bryan Bliss

If my opinions differ from yours please feel free to unfollow me. Because I will not stay quiet and I will not apologize. I love, admire and respect this community of activists, advocates, truth seekers and social justice warriors. And I understand we all view the Israel/ Palestinian conflict differently. But the massacre, slaughter and sheer brutality that occurred yesterday has NO JUSTIFICATION. NONE. Your heartfelt messages to me mean SO MUCH.

Simona, MaureenMc, Bookzombie, Megabooks, Dragon, Hooked_on_books, MallenNC, AmyG, CarolynM, LeahBergen, youneverarrived, CoffeeAndABook, Bklover, Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick, mrp27, julesG, Librarybelle, robinb, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, MonicaLoves2Read, squirrelbrain, Cathythoughts, RebelReader, CBee, SamAnne

Cinfhen @BookNAround I pray your friends are safe. Unfortunately the tragedy has already affected me personally as I just learnt our friend has lost their 23 year old son. Killed. For being a Jew, living in his ancestral homeland. Slaughtered in the year 2023. My heart is shattered. 1y

Megabooks Oh God Cindy! That boy and his family. 💔💔 You know I will always support you as a dear friend and Jewish person. Praying for and end to this conflict. 💜🫶🏻 1y

CarolynM 💔💔💔 1y

See All 52 Comments

Cinfhen Thanks, your love and unwavering support means so much to me @Megabooks we were meant to have a wedding today ( which has been canceled) and now I‘ll be attending a funeral. It‘s senseless 1y

squirrelbrain So sorry Cindy. 💔 1y

TrishB 💔 💔 1y

rockpools Sending love, Cindy. Just devastating 💔 1y

julesG 💔💔 1y

Simona … as you said ‘brutally has no justification‘. Never. 💔 1y

CoffeeAndABook Oh Cindy. My heart is with you. That news is beyond shattering. This seems simply impossible to me, as you said, in 2023. I‘m incredibly sad 💔 I‘m sending endless support from my heart ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen Thank you ALL! I can‘t describe the gratitude I feel from your support. The coming days will be difficult as more casualties and reports surface but ultimately civility will be restored @CoffeeAndABook @Simona @julesG @rockpools @TrishB @squirrelbrain @CarolynM please continue your prayers for all the people who are suffering on both sides of the conflict. The world needs to do better. Hug your loved ones. 1y

AmyG I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your friend‘s son…for the loss of all innocent Israelis. We are glued to the news. Praying always for Israel. It is horrifying, the hate in this world. It never ends. 😢 1y

Bookwormjillk I‘m thinking of you and your family and praying for peace. 1y

Cinfhen @AmyG truly it seems it never ends. How do we not learn from the past?! May God watch and protect each of us. 1y

Cinfhen Yes, praying for peace too although in these dark hours it seems nearly impossible @Bookwormjillk 💔💔💔 1y

Librarybelle Thinking of you and your family and friends. There are no words I have other than sadness. 💔 1y

cariashley Sending you so much love, this is truly awful and appalling. I‘m so sorry for your loss ❤️ 1y

JenReadsAlot You remain in my thoughts ❤️ 1y

JessClark78 💔💔 1y

Lmstraubie Are you ok? Is your family near where the attacks are happening? 1y

TheLudicReader 💔 1y

Bklover Oh Cindy. My heart is breaking for you and all of Israel. I am so sorry for all the losses you all face. That they would kidnap people is unthinkable. That this is happening at all is unthinkable. This is just devastating and I am holding you and all of Israel in my heart ♥️ 1y

Billypar I'm so sorry, Cindy, for what's happened and the loss of your friend's son. Thinking about you right now and praying a peaceful resolution will come quickly 💙 1y

Cinfhen Lisa!!!! @Lmstraubie thank you for thinking of me. My family is safe. We are about 30 miles from where the heinous attacks took place. We had a few rockets but otherwise it is eerily quiet. 1y

Lmstraubie I am keeping you and your family close to my heart. I am so incredibly sorry this is happening. Wishing safety for all xo 1y

Cinfhen I don‘t have the adequate words to describe how touched I am by everyone‘s concern - I just feel so lucky to be part of this supportive community- thank you @Balibee146 @Librarybelle @cariashley @JenReadsAlot @JessClark78 @TheLudicReader @Bklover May we only know from joy and happiness and celebrate in each others good fortune 1y

Bklover Love and prayers for your children as well. I can‘t imagine their fear for you and their grief for Israel. 1y

Susanita I‘m thinking of you and your family. There really are no words for what‘s happening. 🫂 1y

CBee Oh Cindy - such awful news about your friend‘s son. My heart breaks for all of you. 1y

Captivatedbybooks Im so glad you posted! As soon as I heard the news i thought of you. Praying for you guys 1y

Mollyanna You, your family, your friends and all of Israel are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe! Litsy is here for you ❤️ 1y

eri.reads I'm so sorry for all of Israel and most especially for those who have already paid the ultimate price for trying to live in their homeland. Nothing excuses this type of depravity against another human being. Your family, friends and all of Israel are in my prayers. I, too, am hoping and praying for peace but just know that I understand Israel's reaction to this and for me, the blame sits where it should be, against the Hamas. 🙏🏼✝️💔 1y

Jas16 I have been thinking of you and your family. Sending much ❤️ 1y

Dragon 🙏🩷 1y

Cinfhen @eri.reads THANK YOU!!! And much love and appreciation to everyone who has come on here and reached out to me - the evil that was displayed yesterday is unprecedented. Even ISIS and the Taliban have not reached this level of depravity. I am numb with grief but I believe from darkness light will prevail. 💙🙏🏼🩵 @Dragon @Jas16 @Mollyanna @Captivatedbybooks @CBee @Susanita @Bklover @Billypar 1y

RebelReader I‘m also glad you keep posting as you are definitely on my mind and heart. I stand with you my friend. ❤️ 1y

MallenNC I don‘t have the right words to say about something so horrific. I just keep thinking about you! Sending all the love that I can. Thank you for sharing this with us. 1y

Bluebird 💔💔 I had prayed for peace. Was devastated to learn of this attack and pray that this can come to an end before too many more are lost. I pray that you, your family and loved ones stay safe! My thoughts are with you and all Israel. 🙏🏻 (edited) 1y

kspenmoll There are no words do how horrific it is for Israel. Please keep posting so we know what you are, and let us know what the news is in terms of this war. Keep hoping and praying for light to prevail over evil. We love you here on Litsy. 1y

Cinfhen The images that are being circulated are worse than you can imagine. For every supportive comment I receive my heart is uplifted. THANK YOU @RebelReader @MallenNC @Bluebird @kspenmoll 1y

Deblovestoread Cindy, you, your family and Israel have been in my heart and prayers since hearing the news yesterday. I pray for your safety and stand with you and Israel. 1y

Jess I‘m so saddened to see what is happening in Israel right now. My heart is with you, your family, your friend‘s family and your community. Stay safe. 1y

Cinfhen It‘s beyond shattering @Deblovestoread @Jess my two nephews and niece have just been called up from their army reserve units. Knowing you stand with me & my people in our darkest days is heartwarming. Thank you!!! 1y

quietlycuriouskate Cindy, I am so very sorry. My heart goes out to all who are suffering in this horror. Praying for your safety, and ease of heart. 1y

MaureenMc Keeping all of you in my prayers 🙏 1y

Cinfhen @MaureenMc @quietlycuriouskate thank you! I don‘t know what you are seeing or hearing from where you are but the facts and videos that are emerging from here are indescribable. TODDLERS who were abducted from their homes are being kept in cages and are being used as human shields to protect Hamas barbarians who are holed up in Gaza. And people across the world are celebrating their victories. I‘m sickened. I have no more words. 1y

BookNAround As I said before, I‘m holding you and my other friends in Israel, three of whom have children already called up for service 😢, in my heart and praying for all of your safety, the safety of your niece and nephew, for the return of the hostages ripped from their loved ones, and for all of Israel facing the unthinkable, the unimaginable, and the sheer evil of such actions taken by Hamas. (edited) 1y

Reggie Cindy, I‘m sorry I‘ve been busy with family stuff. Hoping and praying your family stays safe. I can‘t even imagine what your son must be going through. Keeping him in my thoughts. 1y

Cinfhen Thanks so much @Reggie I appreciate your coming to my page and letting me know that me and my family are in your thoughts. I hope whatever you‘re going through will be resolved too. Standing together is always better than feeling alone. 💙🤍💙🤍 1y

Cinfhen @BookNAround checking in on your family and friends?! 🫶🏼 1y

BookNAround @Cinfhen They continue to be safe for now. Even the ones who have been called up are currently in safe places. Thanks for checking. (edited) 1y

Cinfhen I pray every day, every moment for all the brave young heroes @BookNAround 1y

77 likes52 comments

Cinfhen

Thoughts and Prayers | Bryan Bliss

What happened this morning in Israel is beyond staggering. I am at a loss for words. I try to stay neutral on Litsy and on all my social media platforms but today I MUST speak out. If you still think of Israel as the aggressor you need to check your morals. Hamas are NOT freedom fighters. They are TERRORISTS who have targeted, kidnapped, murdered, raped and wounded more than 1000 INNOCENT Israeli civilians today! UNPROVOKED! My heart is BROKEN.

Megabooks I just dropped you and email an hour ago. Praying for you and every Israeli right now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying for safety and an end to violence. Please stay safe my dear friend. 💕🫶🏻 I‘m worried about you. 1y

AmyG I have been thinking of you and your family….and Israel. Hope you are all safe and praying this horror ends quickly. 1y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Praying 🙏🏻 I hope that you are safe 🫶🏻💔 1y

See All 38 Comments

SamAnne So sorry for all the violence your community is experiencing.💔❤️😢 1y

julesG I have no words. It's heartbreaking. I hope 1y

julesG for an end to the violence. Stay safe! 1y

Christine Wishing you safety and praying for peace. ❤️ 1y

mrp27 Praying for peace. Stay safe. 1y

youneverarrived This is just heartbreaking. Thinking of you all. (edited) 1y

RebelReader Praying for peace and your safety. 1y

LeahBergen I‘ve been watching the news with horror today, Cindy, and thinking about you. Sending so much love. ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Librarybelle So heartbreaking. Thinking of you. ❤️ 1y

robinb Cindy, you‘ve been on my mind and in my heart today. Sending up prayers for you and Israel. Please stay safe and let us hear from you. 🙏 1y

BookNAround Thinking of you and my other friends in Israel today and praying for your safety and peace. 1y

CarolynM Thinking of you and sincerely hoping the violence will end. Much love to you❤️❤️❤️ 1y

Bookzombie I have been thinking of you today. I hope you and your family are safe. ❤️ 1y

MaureenMc 🙏🙏🙏 1y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick The news is heartbreaking. With every article and headline, I'm thinking of you, your family, and your fellow Israeli citizens. Wishing you all safety. ❤️ 1y

Dragon Saw the terrifying videos on CNN. So relieved that your family is safe- take care 🩷 1y

CBee Still sending you and Israel all of my love 💚💚💚 1y

MonicaLoves2Read Saw this on the news this morning and immediately said a prayer for Israel and the citizens. I will continue praying for y'all 🙏🙏 1y

MallenNC I hadn‘t been on Litsy today until now. I‘m so relieved to know you are safe. 1y

Hooked_on_books I hope you‘re in a safe place. It must be incredibly scary there right now. 1y

squirrelbrain Just came on here to see how you were as I‘ve been thinking of you. Thinking of you, your family and friends. 1y

Cathythoughts I also just came on here to see you are ok. Take care Cindy. X 1y

Simona My thoughts are with you and your family 🙏 1y

AnneCecilie Think of you. Stay safe ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen Thank you @AnneCecilie it‘s been a horrible 36 hours and I‘m just trying to process the magnitude of this barbaric attack. 1y

eanderson So heartbreaking. 🙏 and 💕 (edited) 1y

Cinfhen Thank you Elisabeth!! Your reaching out and commenting gives me so much comfort @eanderson 1y

Chrissyreadit Cindy i am so sad and heartbroken. As always it is Humans who suffer no matter the reason- and often those with no reason to be a target. You have been on my mind but finding words that match my grief was an impossible task. So i just wanted to send you love, hope for peace and share some tears and grief. 1y

Cinfhen Bless you @Chrissyreadit 🩷🩷🩷 1y

Centique Oh my god Cindy i have just seen this. Was driving long distance this weekend and missed the news. This may be the most horrifying event ive seen on the news since Rwanda and Darfur and 9/11. It is beyond belief. There is never any justification for the murder of civillians - and this was an act of terrorising families in their own homes and communities. Im horror stricken 😮 (edited) 1y

BarbaraBB Dear dear Cindy, it is horrible, I can‘t believe what I read. You are right to speak up and I am with you and have been thinking of you all day. 1y

BarbaraBB And of your family of course. Of Z who could have been in the army and all the other young people who are. I hope the violence will end soon somehow. I do hope you and your family are alright and are holding each other tight. Are E and his gf with you? Will email, I am not at home now. All my love and strength for you and the family. 🤍 1y

Cinfhen I‘m gutted @BarbaraBB @Centique I‘m at a loss for words. It‘s 1939 Germany. Jews being slaughtered. Rounded up and abducted. We chant Never Again and now it‘s happening again. The difference this time we mobilize, prioritize and FIGHT BACK. Senseless bloodshed on two sides. Heartbreaking 1y

BookBabe Cindy, just wanted to let you know you, your loved ones, and the Israeli community are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻 What is happening is truly heartbreaking. 😢 1y

tpixie @Cinfhen I just caught up with your posts. Don‘t know how I missed all of them! Hugs, prayers, and strong voices for Peace & Safety. 1y

65 likes38 comments

Cinfhen

Small Mercies | Dennis Lehane

#BeachDay I actually forgot my physical book at home 🤦🏼‍♀️but luckily I I have this awesome audiobook on hand💜 I forgot how much I LOVE narration by Robin Miles. 🙌🏻 Shoutout to @Amiable who put this book on her #Top10Summer2023Reads #DoubleSpin

Simona Looks very calming ♥️ 1y

Cinfhen Hi!!! How are you?!? Hope all is well 🩷 Beach is GORGEOUS today @Simona 1y

Amiable It‘s so good, right? Have a great day at the beach! 1y

See All 27 Comments

Cinfhen @Amiable Mary Pat is my hero🙌🏻I NEED to read more by Lehane (edited) 1y

Amiable @Cinfhen He‘s fabulous! Definitely read this one

Mystic River

Cinfhen @Amiable 👍🏽I read and liked

Since We Fell

Cinfhen And

Shutter Island

CoffeeAndABook Hi Cindy, just wanted to make sure you and your family are ok after the shocking attacks on Israel tonight 😔 sending a hug!! 1y

Simona I‘m well, thank you 😊 Slowly getting back to the reading … I hope that you and your family are well 🙏 1y

Bklover Hi Cindy! Is your family ok? Just checking on you all. I‘m so sorry this happens. Sending you lots of love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 1y

CBee Chiming in here to check on you 💚 1y

Suet624 Cindy, my first thought was of you. 1y

Graywacke Thinking of you and your family and community. 1y

sarahbarnes Thinking of you Cindy and hoping you‘re safe. 1y

Cinfhen Thank God my family and our area is safe (for now) but we are devastated by what is occurring in the southern cities. It‘s worse than what is being reported. And unfortunately because military service is mandatory for all citizens from the ages of 18-35 everyone we know has a child right now being called in. I‘m beyond gutted. My son was discharged last summer for medical reasons but his unit is really in the thick of things right now and my 👇🏽 1y

Cinfhen heart is breaking for all the parents who are probably sick with worry. I appreciate your thoughts and ask that you continue to keep the people of Israel in your prayers @sarahbarnes @Graywacke @Suet624 @CBee @Bklover @CoffeeAndABook 1y

CBee @Cinfhen thank goodness you and yours are safe 💚 1y

Cinfhen And to think yesterday I was at the beach feeling so carefree @CBee but I‘m beyond grateful that my family is safe and hopefully out of harm‘s way. 1y

kspenmoll I am praying for you & your family & country. I hope you stay safe.The news clips are devastating, shocking & heartbreaking. 1y

Ruthiella Just woke up and heard the news. ❤️❤️❤️ 1y

sarahbarnes I‘m so sorry and so glad to hear you‘re safe. Keeping you in my thoughts. ♥️ 1y

JenReadsAlot Thinking of you and your family 1y

Cinfhen It‘s a nightmare situation @kspenmoll @Ruthiella @JenReadsAlot the news we‘re receiving is devastating and heartbreaking. In the past few hours we‘ve experienced several rocket attacks. I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers 🩷🩷🩷 (edited) 1y

Leftcoastzen Worried for you and your family ,holding you all in my heart ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen It‘s been a terrible terrible day @Leftcoastzen I appreciate your kind thoughts. My heart is heavy 1y

CoffeeAndABook I‘m so shocked by what I‘m hearing. This is terrifying. Reading about the young soldiers and hostages breaks my heart. Yes my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your country ❤️‍🩹 1y

Bklover Thank you for the update, my friend. I have thought about you and your family and everyone in Israel today and I am just sorry. Sorry for the way the world is right now, sorry that all of the young people there that are risking their lives when this shouldn‘t be happening. I‘m sorry for the devastation you all are having to deal with (again and again). I‘m sorry I can‘t do more than pray for you. Please let me know if there anything I could do💔 1y

67 likes27 comments

Cinfhen

Bluest Eye | Toni Morrison

pick

WHOA! I was not prepared for the BRUTALITY of this book nor the extremely graphic sexual abuse depicted. Just heartbreaking. Absolutely gutted by this book. I can‘t say I “enjoyed” reading this one, but it‘s definitely a powerful piece of writing. Does this belong in a classroom? I‘m not sure it‘s right for every student but it certainly is the RIGHT place to explore the themes of poverty, inequality, cruelty and damaging beliefs.

Cinfhen #LetFreedomRead #BannedBooksWeek #TitlesAndTunes 1y

CarolynM Great review💔 Hope you are well, Cindy😘 1y

Cinfhen All good @CarolynM how are you??? How are your parents doing??? 1y

See All 13 Comments

Reggie There is a passage about a sofa in here and what it means to that family that I always think about. It‘s a rough book but my god, her writing! 1y

CarolynM We‘ve had a hard few weeks, but today was a good day. It‘s an emotional roller coaster💙❤️ 1y

Cinfhen 💯 @Reggie and I know the passage you are referring to. Can‘t believe this was her first novel!!! 1y

Cinfhen @CarolynM thank God for the good days ❤️ 1y

TrishB I‘ve yet to get to this one! 1y

TrishB @CarolynM sending virtual hugs ❤️ 1y

CarolynM Thank you Trish. I need them today💙. @TrishB 1y

Cinfhen It‘s really a difficult read @TrishB but im glad I finally picked it up. 1y

TrishB @CarolynM ♥️ it‘s so hard. Thinking of you and the family. 1y

Centique This is the most brutal book ive ever read but i do think an experience like that needs to be captured by an amazing author - and Morrison is exactly the right author to make it horrifying but also human. 🙌 1y

78 likes2 stack adds13 comments

Cinfhen

Winner! | Paul Kropp

Excited to announce the third quarter winner 🏅 Congrats @Singout 🥳🥳🥳
You‘re our lucky #Booked2023 summer winner ☀️😎
One quarter left so keep on reading & posting friends

BarbaraTheBibliophage, LitsyEvents

Cinfhen Hi @Singout please contact me so I can arrange to send you your gift card 😁❣️ cindyh666 at iCloud dot com 1y

Ruthiella Congratulations @Singout ! 🥳🥳🥳 1y

BarbaraBB Congratulations @Singout 🙌🏽 1y

See All 10 Comments

Deblovestoread Congrats! 🎉 @Singout 1y

squirrelbrain Congratulations @singout 🎉🎉🎉 1y

TrishB Congrats 🎉🎉 1y

Singout Wow!!! I never expected to actually win one of these! Thanks so much. 1y

Cinfhen @Singout don‘t forget to email me so I can send you your gift card! Will Amazon to your email work??? 1y

Singout Done! And I think so! 1y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Singout Congratulations!! Great job! 1y

45 likes10 comments

Cinfhen

The Bluest Eye | Toni Morrison

Another book that seems fitting to read for #BannedBooks #TitlesAndTunes #Blues
#LetFreedomRead #BannedBookWeek

@BarbaraBB please add Beautiful Scars by Merry Clayton to our playlist

BarbaraBB I will! And I‘ll share it later today! 1y

Cinfhen XX @BarbaraBB 1y

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 1y

55 likes1 stack add3 comments

Cinfhen

My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds | Hannah Pick-Goslar

pick

Another memoir that NEEDS to be added to EVERY school curriculum. Heartbreaking and immersive. Gorgeous narration. I‘m always amazed how people can endure and ultimately thrive after suffering & experiencing such horror. As I sat in my living room with tears running down my face,my son wanted to know “why I torture myself” and I responded “until my last breath I will bear witness and share these stories so that the next generation #NeverForgets

Cinfhen This is my October #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks 1y

Cinfhen And DEFINITELY a top 10 read for 2023 1y

CBee This is exactly why I read the stories and watch the movies and shows…. To bear witness and never ever forget. If you haven‘t watched it already, A Small Light (Nat Geo) is incredible! 1y

See All 18 Comments

Cinfhen Someone else literally told me just yesterday that I HAVE to watch A Small Light @CBee which I NEED to do 🩷Thanks for sharing the recommendation xx 1y

CBee @Cinfhen you must 💚 it‘s so well done. And I learned so much more about Miep Gies. Be prepared to cry with this one too 😢 1y

Cinfhen Of course I also just downloaded this book @CBee

The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation

CBee @Cinfhen that one looks interesting! Stacked! 1y

CBee Also, I read this when I was in high school, it‘s one I highly recommend:

Alicia

Cinfhen Oh wow!! I no nothing about your book @CBee Thanks for sharing!! I was /am very hesitant to read the Betrayal about Anne Frank because apparently the author can not authenticate her claim and she names a Jewish person as the culprit which many say is a way of demonizing the Jews and turning the victims into the perpetrators. I‘m conflicted but curious to read nonetheless 1y

CBee @Cinfhen I believe they talk about that in A Small Light and I remember reading that there is a bit of controversy there. 1y

Librarybelle I so need to read this! 1y

LeahBergen Great review! I‘ll be saving this for just the right moment. 😢 1y

Cinfhen I just downloaded A Small Light on Prime Video @CBee - watched the first episode. I always assumed Miep was an older woman, I never realized how young she was. WOW her bravery! 1y

Cinfhen It was only like 6 hours on audio, maybe less @Librarybelle @LeahBergen but it‘s beyond impactful. Highly recommend audio - narration was excellent. 1y

CBee @Cinfhen I did too! She was so young and never even hesitated to help. Just heroic and so brave. 1y

TheAromaofBooks Great review!!! 1y

Megabooks Powerful!! 1y

Centique I totally agree - we need to bear witness through books to these experiences. Just have a break to recover afterwards! 1y

71 likes7 stack adds18 comments

Cinfhen

Joan | Katherine J. Chen

#BookMail #CoverCrush

Megabooks I‘m in love with this cover! 1y

54 likes1 comment

Cinfhen

James: A Novel | Percival Everett

My wonderful friend and fabulous co-host @BarbaraBB is celebrating 6 years of Litsy fun with a giveaway🙌🏻visit her post for all the details 🤓 #BBgiveaway
I‘ve tagged a book I‘m looking forward to in 2024🤗

Megabooks, MicheleinPhilly, TrishB, squirrelbrain

BarbaraBB A new Everett? I didn‘t know! Thanks for sharing and being my friend and co-host ❤️❤️ 1y

Cinfhen It‘s apparently a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from the POV of the enslaved black man, Jim @BarbaraBB 🤷🏼‍♀️ 1y

batsy Oooh, new Percival Everett! 🙌🏾 1y

See All 9 Comments

squirrelbrain Oooh a new Everett! 1y

Cinfhen The premise sounds really promising @squirrelbrain @batsy especially given the author 🫶🏼 1y

TrishB Thank you 😘 1y

Hooked_on_books I almost picked this one! 1y

Cinfhen Sounds good, right @Hooked_on_books ?!?? 1y

Cinfhen Always @TrishB xxxx 1y

53 likes9 comments

Cinfhen

My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds | Hannah Pick-Goslar

THIS BOOK 😭😭😭😭😭

55 likes1 stack add

Cinfhen

Cold Millions | Jess Walter

Gorgeous sunset tonight while reading in the sukkah 💜🧡really enjoying this book - makes me appreciate how “easy” we have it compared to 100 years ago

CatGusMax Happy reading and Chag Sameach! 1y

Cinfhen Thanks so much @CatGusMax 🌾🍋 1y

CarolynM I liked this one a lot🙂 1y

Cinfhen I‘m really liking it @CarolynM 1y

71 likes4 comments

Cinfhen

Spinning | Lou Aronica

Yay! I REALLY do LOVE the second of every month😁Here‘s my #BookSpin #DoubleSpin for October @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Enjoy!!!! 1y

Cinfhen Thanks so much, Sarah @TheAromaofBooks just two more until 2024!!!!!! 1y

TheAromaofBooks Oh my WORD don't say things like that! 😂 1y

See All 8 Comments

LeahBergen I recently bought My Friend Anne Frank, too! 1y

Cinfhen I‘m “enjoying” it @LeahBergen 🤓 I mean it‘s obviously heartbreaking because you know what‘s going to happen 💔

My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds

(edited) 1y

squirrelbrain I just got My Friend Anne Frank on BorrowBox. 1y

BarbaraBB I have the LeHane too on my shelves. And I‘ve heard a lot about My friend Anne Frank 😭 1y

Cinfhen It was definitely one of my top reads of the year @squirrelbrain @BarbaraBB really powerful but incredibly sad 😔 1y

47 likes8 comments

Cinfhen

Blue Hour | Tiffany Clarke Harrison

pick

How serendipitous that my library hold should come in today, October 1 as we begin #TitlesAndTunes newest prompt #Blues 💙This novella was on the recommended summer reading list by Barack Obama. It‘s a fragmented story of a woman dealing with grief& loss and trying to make sense of what it means to bring a black baby into a world full of racism and violence, specifically towards the brown and black communities. TW: infertility & miscarriage 👇🏼

BarbaraBB

Cinfhen Definitely go audio - I think it suits the second person narrative best. 🎧 1y

Cinfhen Chose the song Blue by Beyoncé for many reasons https://spotify.link/bdiNoWZZxDb 1y

BarbaraBB Awesome choices. I just added your song to the playlist and notice on Spotify that a “new” Prince song has been dropped this week, called Get Blue! A coincidence?! https://spotify.link/DNQ1cxsiyDb 1y

See All 6 Comments

Cinfhen You have to add it!!! That‘s too freaky @BarbaraBB !!!!! 1y

BarbaraBB Already did 😉. In Dutch there‘s a saying: “two souls, one thought” which suits us perfectly 💖 1y

Cinfhen I love that saying @BarbaraBB 👯‍♀️💕💕 1y

60 likes6 comments

Cinfhen

Last Night at the Lobster | Stewart O'Nan

pick

O‘Nan is quickly becoming a favorite author - I love how authentic his characters are and his attention to detail is not overly written but so precise in the setting, mood and time.This is a short novella about a small crew of characters working the final shift ,just days before Xmas, in a mall located Red Lobster Diner. It‘s so pitch perfect in its simplicity, I just wish it would have been a longer story.

Cinfhen What should I read next @BarbaraBB ?? Thanks for posting & tagging me @Megabooks !!! 1y

Cinfhen I see now you recommend a book @BarbaraBB !!! Going to look for

The Night Country: A Novel

Megabooks You‘re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it too! 1y

61 likes2 stack adds3 comments

Cinfhen

For Blood and Money: Billionaires, Biotech, and the Quest for a Blockbuster Drug | Nathan Vardi

pick

I admit I only really grasped 40% of the scientific and financial aspects of this book….however, I still found the premise fascinating and a real page turner. It‘s shocking to read all the antics, (lack of) ethics, principles and decisions that go into funding, producing and acquiring drugs/ medicines to bring to market. Super disheartening to see who gets rich from these drugs.

Cinfhen I think you‘d like this one @Megabooks 1y

Megabooks Just got it with a credit! Thanks! 1y

63 likes2 comments

Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

Let‘s see how the week goes, my son and gf are arriving today and we have lots of friends from the States visiting this week too. Can‘t wait for #BookSpin #DoubleSpin

squirrelbrain A busy week - enjoy! 😘 1y

Cinfhen Thanks @squirrelbrain xxx 1y

TrishB Have a great week 😘 1y

Cinfhen It should be a great week @TrishB although it ‘s actually raining today!!! First time since March 🤪 1y

50 likes4 comments

Cinfhen

When September Ends (September #2) | Andrea Smith

Here‘s my #SeptemberWrapUp
My favorites: Very Nice, North Woods, The Gown, Whalebone Theatre and The Laughter
Not in any specific order ♥️

Bluebird What a great month! 1y

Cinfhen Thanks @Bluebird !! What was your favorite book this month??? 1y

Cathythoughts Yes a great month Cindy ! I must look up those favorites of yours 👍🏻❤️ 1y

See All 8 Comments

Cinfhen Xxx @Cathythoughts 1y

Bluebird I had a great reading month! My fav was Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, but only by a small margin. Runner ups were Tom Lake, Chain-Gang All Stars, Witness for the Prosecution. 😀. I‘m looking forward to reading North Woods and Whalebone Theater soon (edited) 1y

Cinfhen @Bluebird since I‘ve read and loved Tom Lake & All Stars I probably need to read Witness for the Prosecution 🤓 and I agree Potato Peel Pie was lovely 1y

Bluebird It‘s a short read, but packs a punch 😀 1y

Cinfhen Good to know @Bluebird and I‘m SUCH a fan of short reads with 🥊 1y

66 likes8 comments

Cinfhen

Share Your Book Report | Lisa Owings

I read more than I thought I would this week - surprisingly my re-read of American Baby for upcoming bookclub, ended up being my favorite book of the week. The rest were just ok.

Bookzombie I love the badge in the upper right corner. How was Babysitter? 1y

Cinfhen Thanks @Bookzombie PicCollage FINALLY has a whole bunch of reader‘s stickers! 1y

Cinfhen I wasn‘t impressed with Babysitter - it was violent and disturbing at times but it felt gratuitous and the serial killer was an unnecessary distraction. I would say #BorrowNotBuy @Bookzombie (edited) 1y

65 likes3 comments

Cinfhen

For Blood and Money: Billionaires, Biotech, and the Quest for a Blockbuster Drug | Nathan Vardi

I was really in the mood for some #NF today / I admit I only understand 1/3 of what‘s going on but I‘m still captivated 🤩 Tonight the Jewish holiday of Sukkot begins - im busy decorating our sukkah and of course MORE COOKING!!! Chag Sameach to anyone who‘s celebrating tonight 🍋🌾

IndoorDame Chag sameach! 1y

keithmalek Oh, that sounds fascinating! 1y

AmyG Chag Sameach…have a wonderful holoday. 1y

See All 11 Comments

Singout Chag Sameach! 1y

Cinfhen Thanks, I‘m so excited 😊 I love sukkot 💚💛💚 @AmyG @IndoorDame @Singout 1y

Cinfhen It‘s REALLY good @keithmalek 🤯🤯 1y

Read-y_Picker Gorgeous sukkah OMG!! 1y

LeahBergen It‘s looking gorgeous! 1y

Megabooks Yay! I didn‘t know much about this holiday before we became friends. 💜💜 have a blessed time! 1y

Centique I love finding out about Jewish holidays & traditions from you! Like @Megabooks says i hadnt heard of this before i met you. Have a wonderful celebration - it looks amazing! 1y

Cinfhen Thanks friends!!! I hosted 16 for lunch today in the sukkah and we had plenty of room!!! Also no bees 🐝!!! So a total win @Read-y_Picker @LeahBergen @Megabooks @Centique 1y

72 likes11 comments

Cinfhen

Unsettled | Ayana Mathis

so-so

I had high expectations for this book but it just didn‘t gel for me. Ava Carson & her young son are looking to start over but the world isn‘t kind to black women and the system set up to help is often cruel and crooked. Not an easy read 💔 #ARC #NetGalley

Cinfhen #PhillyLit 1y

Megabooks I‘m hoping I like this more since it‘s my last BOTM choice. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 1y

Cinfhen I hope you like it @Megabooks 🙏🏼 1y

74 likes1 stack add3 comments

Cinfhen

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store | James McBride

pick

Third times a charm 🥰 I will admit the old time Philadelphia Jewish angle REALLY kept me hooked. McBride humorously and heartily writes about a Jewish owned grocery store that caters to the black community in Pottstown, Pa. Definitely had Deacon King Kong vibes, with a cast of quirky and zany characters full of wisdom & mirth. The plot is pretty convoluted and McBride tends to overwrite but there‘s a satisfying story if you stick with it.

Megabooks

Cinfhen #BorrowNotBuy 1y

Cinfhen #PhillyLit #JewishLit 1y

Bluebird Lol! Took two times for me! Didn‘t get far in my first attempt—I thought it was a mystery and got bored. 2nd try was much better with a different expectation. Also a ‘pick‘ for me, but agree with #borrownotbuy. 1y

See All 8 Comments

Cinfhen I wavered between a pick and so-so @Bluebird because even though I love McBride he really tends to overplay his plot - know what I mean??? 1y

Bluebird @Cinfhen I sure do! This is my first book by McBride. I recently picked up Deacon King Kong, but I‘m kinda afraid to start it. 😂 1y

Cinfhen DKK is VERY SIMILAR @Bluebird so if you are in the mood for MORE of the SAME go for it otherwise I‘d wait a bit 😎 1y

Bluebird @Cinfhen thanks! I just shoved DKK down the stack. Maybe I‘ll tackle it in 2024. 1y

Cinfhen @Bluebird 👍🏽 1y

79 likes8 comments

Cinfhen

My Weekend Is All Booked: Funny Lined Notebook and Journal Composition Book Diary | Booked Love Journals

Friendly Reminder ♥️Our third quarter #Booked2023 drawing is coming up soon! You have until October 3 to enter and record all prompts read during July, August and September! Here‘s the link:
https://forms.gle/CswMJfRM9tWGRXBE6
Good Luck everyone and don‘t forget to keep posting your books📚
Love your hosts: XX @BarbaraTheBibliophage and @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Please repost and share @LitsyEvents 🤓 1y

TrishB Thanks for reminder- done ✅ 1y

JamieArc Did mine today! I was a little sad to only enter 3 prompts but then I realized it was because I‘m ahead and don‘t have too many left to complete! 1y

See All 6 Comments

LeeRHarry Oops I just realised that I have just entered twice 🤦🏼‍♀️ sorry Cindy - please ignore my latest entry - I need to pick up my record keeping game! 1y

Cinfhen No worries @LeeRHarry xx yay @JamieArc @TrishB 💜 1y

Bookzombie I only have three prompts left and I completed none of them in the quarter. 😏 Wait maybe I have a couple to enter. 🤪 (edited) 1y

41 likes6 comments

Cinfhen

Babysitter | Joyce Carol Oates

so-so

I read two books set in the 70‘s, each about a serial killer within days of each other. A young wife and mother finds herself restless in her marriage and disheartened with motherhood. She embarks on an affair with a mysterious and dangerous man who may be connected to a serial killer prowling her city. I thought the writing was ok and the pacing was a bit slow but the ending was disappointing 😬 between a pick and so-so

BarbaraBB I am always so-so about Oates. 1y

Cinfhen Yeah, this is my second book by her and I‘m not overly enthusiastic @BarbaraBB 🤷🏼‍♀️ 1y

marleed My only book by this author was the tagged which I liked - until and unfortunately I heard her interview about the book. I was so unimpressed, nearly horrified, by her justification of the actions of the farther. It completely destroyed my thoughts about the book and can‘t revisit the author.

We Were the Mulvaneys

See All 7 Comments

Cinfhen I think she intentionally tries to be edgy or provocative @marleed im not sure if I‘d read more from her 🤷🏼‍♀️ 1y

SamAnne I‘ve only read one of her books, Book of American Martyrs. Was not impressed. She can‘t write Middle America, that‘s for sure. 1y

Megabooks I‘ve never read her. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1y

Cinfhen I don‘t think you‘re missing anything @Megabooks 1y

75 likes1 stack add7 comments

Cinfhen

Spinning | Lou Aronica

Here‘s my October #BookSpin #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

BarbaraBB That photo 💖 1y

Cinfhen It was outside a flower shop in Capri 🥰 @BarbaraBB 1y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y

See All 7 Comments

TheAromaofBooks Also that zebra reminds me of the one that used to be on the packs of gum - which I just had to go look up 😂 - Fruit Stripes!! I LOVED that gum when I was a kid. The flavor only lasted about .25 seconds, but it was an AMAZING .25 seconds!!! 1y

Cinfhen OMG @TheAromaofBooks I TOTALLY remember THAT gum!!! Yessssss! Loved it too 😂😂😂😂😂 1y

TheAromaofBooks It had those brilliant temporary tattoos that my siblings and I thought were SO edgy 😂 😂 😂 1y

Megabooks Great picture!! Totally agree re: gum @TheAromaofBooks !! 1y

48 likes7 comments

Cinfhen

American Baby: A Mother, a Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption | Gabrielle Glaser

pick

This was a re-read for upcoming IRL book club and it was just as impactful and infuriating as the first time I read it. What young unwed birth mothers went through emotionally and physically is beyond heartbreaking. And the social workers, doctors and other professionals behaviors and practices were criminal. For some adoption was the best choice, but for the young women who were forced & coerced into relinquishing both their rights & babies 💔

74 likes1 stack add

Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

Tonight begins the holiest day of the Jewish year - Yom Kippur and Friday is another Jewish holiday- Sukkot. So I‘m keeping my forecast light. For all who celebrate YK may you be inscribed in the Book of Life and find all your prayers and hopes answered. Peace and love to all✌🏽☮️🕊️🩷

TrishB Have a lovely week ♥️ 1y

Cinfhen Thanks so much @TrishB xxx 1y

Eggbeater Gmar hatimah tova 1y

See All 14 Comments

IndoorDame גמר חתימה טובה ❤️ 1y

Cinfhen Thank you so much @Eggbeater @IndoorDame may you both have a healthy peaceful and fulfilling year - 1y

squirrelbrain Gmar hatimah tovah Cindy. 1y

Cinfhen @squirrelbrain super impressive 🙌🏻look at you writing in Hebrew 🩷 xxx 1y

squirrelbrain I looked it up! 😃 #googleisyourfriend 1y

Deblovestoread Wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur! 💜 1y

Bluebird G‘mar chatimah tovah. Have an easy fast. 1y

Cinfhen Thanks so much @Bluebird @Deblovestoread luckily I had a very easy fast and some solid time for reflection 💜 1y

Megabooks I just got on the library list for Unsettled. Sounds interesting! 1y

Cinfhen I didn‘t love it @Megabooks 🤷🏼‍♀️I had high hopes because I really liked

The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 Digital Edition)

Megabooks Hmmm…def glad it‘s a #borrownotbuy situation then. 👍🏻 1y

72 likes14 comments

Cinfhen

Bright Young Women | Jessica (Author) Knoll

pick

Struggling to write this review - I liked it but something was off… It‘s an interesting premise for a novel - taking one of the most notorious serial killers in history, refusing to name him yet spin a story from the perspective of one of the sorority women who was in the house the night he murdered raped and strangled two young women and violently assaulted two other sorority sisters. There‘s a secondary story about another victim 👇🏼

Cinfhen Who goes missing in 1974 and her family refuses to believe she may have been a victim of the serial killer but her girlfriend refuses to give up searching for answers. This part of the story I didn‘t “enjoy” as much. I liked the dual narration. #GoodNotGreat 1y

BarbaraBB Besides the cover I love your review. Feel tempted to read it even though you‘re not that enthusiastic 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1y

CSeydel Great review. I read Luckiest Girl Alive and found it disappointing. 1y

Cinfhen @CSeydel I think this one is better than Luckiest Girl although the tone of her writing is similar in style / im happy I was able to #BorrowNotBuy but I do think you might enjoy this one @BarbaraBB 1y

76 likes1 stack add4 comments

Cinfhen

All the Broken Places: A Novel | John Boyne

pick

The sequel to Boy in the Striped Pajamas but could be read as a standalone. This book follows Gretel, the daughter of the Nazi commander of Auschwitz as she tries to put her past behind her and make a new life for herself. I was fully invested in this book but I felt like the writing wasn‘t Boyne‘s finest. This book deals with complacency, grief, guilt, culpability and forgiveness.

TrishB I may read now after your review. Was a bit on the fence as saw so many mixed reviews. 1y

Cinfhen I can send you this book @TrishB if you‘re interested 1y

BarbaraBB I am in no hurry to read it. Was it as YA as

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

See All 8 Comments

Cinfhen It was not written as YA/ middle grade @BarbaraBB but this book lacked the finesse and expertise of

HEARTS INVISIBLE FURIES SIGNED COPIES

BarbaraBB It is hard for him to beat that one! 1y

TrishB That would be great! Thank you 😘 1y

Cinfhen My pleasure/ I have another book I think you might like that im going to include as well @TrishB hopefully you won‘t end up buying it before it gets to you! 1y

TrishB Thank you 😘 I‘m intrigued! 1y

70 likes2 stack adds8 comments

Cinfhen

Share Your Book Report | Lisa Owings

Another week another book report! Finished 4 books this week although one, The Whalebone Theatre was over 18 hours of audio ( totally worth it!!) I liked North Woods a lot and the Boyne was engaging but definitely not on the same level as past Boyne books. Sandy Hook was a bit of a disappointment because the book was really about the conspiracy theorists who flat out denied the SH murders & basically terrorized the families for years.

TrishB Good week 👍🏻 1y

Cinfhen Thanks @TrishB 💕 1y

BarbaraBB Love the Knoll cover 1y

Cinfhen Me too @BarbaraBB it‘s a real attention grabber 🩷💛🩷 1y

57 likes4 comments

Cinfhen

The Cold Millions: A Novel | Jess Walter

Stopped into the charity bookshop and found this book which I wasn‘t looking for but it was obviously looking for me @Megabooks @Anna40 😁 #serendipitous

Anna40 What a find! Enjoy! :) 1y

Megabooks Fantastic! 1y

Cinfhen I mean how crazzzy that we were discussing this book /author just a few hours ago @Megabooks @Anna40 1y

Anna40 Yes! What a coincidence. 🤩 1y

65 likes1 stack add4 comments

Cinfhen

The Whalebone Theatre: A novel | Joanna Quinn

I had no idea when I requested this audiobook from the library it was nearly 19 hours long. I probably would‘ve skipped it, but I‘m really loving it 🥰 Narration is SUPERB🎧🙌🏻 Chose for #IspyBingo curtain and #52Books September mini challenge #BookBeginsWithProperNoun

Clwojick, TheAromaofBooks

Cinfhen @bookbelle84 @librarybelle @maclean4 @read4life @ravenlee @larareads @triplem80 @smarkies @bluebird @debbigrillo not sure if you guys are doing the mini challenge??? 1y

Cinfhen @Deblovestoread @ashleyhoss820 @barbarabb @jenniferw88 @squirrelbrain @karenuk @leerharry @carolynm @azulaco @lizpixie 1y

BarbaraBB I am not doing the mini challenges but now that you mention them I‘ll probabilities do so next year 😂 (edited) 1y

See All 20 Comments

TrishB Had this on my kindle for a while! 1y

Cinfhen I really think you‘d like it @TrishB 😄 1y

Cinfhen I wasn‘t going to do the mini challenges but then I saw I kind of did without really trying @BarbaraBB I think I‘m only doing #52books and hopefully #Booked2024 next year plus the other challenges on Litsy like #AAM and #BookSpin and of course #TitlesAndTunes 😁 (edited) 1y

jenniferw88 😍 book is set in my home county, and the author lives in Dorset too! 😍 1y

Caroline2 This is 99p on kindle at the mo in the uk. 👍 😁 1y

LeeRHarry Mini challenges? Guess I‘m not doing them. 😏 1y

BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Hopefully #Booked2024! I‘ll do them all again I‘m afraid (52books, ATY, Pop) and of course #TitlesAndTunes and #Roll100 but not #Bookspin. Might try #AAM. And of course the #TOB! 1y

Cinfhen Have you read it @jenniferw88 ??? It‘s really good!!! Definitely worth #99p @Caroline2 1y

Cinfhen There‘s only been a few @LeeRHarry they are usually set around an event/holiday( like Easter in March or back to school in September ) 1y

jenniferw88 @Cinfhen not yet! 1y

Cinfhen @BarbaraBB hard to believe we are almost at January !! A whole new year of challenges 😀 1y

Librarybelle I‘m not doing the mini challenges this year. Maybe next year??? Who knows! I didn‘t realize this book was that long - 19 hours is a nice size book! 1y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y

Bluebird Lol, like @LeeRHarry I did not know there are mini-challenges (edited) 1y

Megabooks Oh awesome! I‘d been avoiding it due to length, but I‘ve been burning up the audiobook hours this month! 1y

Cinfhen I really enjoyed the audio @Megabooks and I thought it was a remarkably written debut!! 1y

Cinfhen I hadn‘t planned on doing the mini challenges @Librarybelle @Bluebird but it sort of evolved organically 😉 1y

75 likes2 stack adds20 comments

Cinfhen

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek | Kim Michele Richardson

Excited to share my October‘s #TitlesAndTunes #Blues @barbarabb 🩵💙 This book has been on my TBR for ages- a story about the “blue people” of Eastern Kentucky - a place known for their bluegrass music 🎻
While researching songs I actually came across a song with the exact book title by the Ruby Friedman Orchestra plus I had to add a nice bluesy remake of Blue Kentucky Moon from LeAnn Rimes 🌚

Megabooks

BarbaraBB What good choices and how pleased @Megabooks will be 💙🎼 1y

Cinfhen I was trying to stay away from books about depression & mental health @BarbaraBB and of course K made me think of M❣️❣️❣️ (edited) 1y

Megabooks Yay! Kentucky stuff! My high school principal was related to the blue Combs family, but he was not blue. 1y

Cinfhen That‘s soooo cool @Megabooks !!! 1y

56 likes4 comments

Cinfhen

Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth | Elizabeth Williamson

so-so

While the author did a ton of research and really dug deep her primary focus was on the deplorable people who call themselves TRUTHERS ( conspiracy theorists) but they are nothing more than troubled, sick individuals who are allowed to spew nonsense - The events at SH were so heinous and then for people to claim SH was a sham is just beyond cruel. My heart broke for the victims families but this book was not the tribute I was expecting. 👇🏽

Cinfhen It was wayyyy too long and the author went on too many side tangents about other hoaxers, conspiracies and debunkers. 1y

Centique Great review Cindy 😘 1y

Cinfhen Thanks @Centique 😘 1y

Megabooks Great review!! 1y

77 likes4 comments

Cinfhen

North Woods | Daniel Mason

pick

#NetGalley #ARC #PublishesToday I have a feeling this one will find it‘s way onto many book prize lists! Told through interconnected stories, over the span of hundreds of years we visit the North Woods where a cabin and its inhabitants live connecting the past, present and future. Imaginative and creative with gorgeous writing and storytelling. Really good!!

jlhammar I'm really excited for this one - sounds great! 1y

Cinfhen I really think you‘ll like this one @jlhammar 1y

squirrelbrain I just requested this on NG. 1y

See All 9 Comments

BookwormM I loved this one it is a great story one of my favs of the year so far 1y

Cinfhen Hope it comes through @squirrelbrain - I agree @BookwormM it‘s a great story 🍎 1y

Megabooks I‘m excited! I have this from the library now. 1y

Cinfhen Are you going print @Megabooks ? Im curious if this one is available on audio?? 1y

Megabooks @Cinfhen audio with like 10 narrators!! 1y

Cinfhen Oh, that should be phenomenal @Megabooks lmk! 1y

71 likes7 stack adds9 comments

Cinfhen

The Family | Naomi Krupitsky

so-so

#BorrowNotBuy #MoreMehThanYeah
Two girls are raised liked sisters as their fathers are both part of the tightly knit “family” ( Italian mafia)
Super predictable and very lackluster- not a pan but totally a book that can be skipped 👎🏼

Megabooks I read and have totally forgotten this. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ 1y

Cinfhen Yeah/ it‘s totally bland and forgettable @Megabooks 😖 1y

70 likes1 stack add2 comments

Cinfhen

Passengers | John Marrs

#BlameItOnBarbaraBB #BookMail

Cinfhen @BarbaraBB Z wants to read it too, so a #DoubleWin 😁♥️ 1y

BarbaraBB That is cool, T read the blurb and didn‘t 🤷🏻‍♀️. But it is freaking good, I hope you both will think so too 🤞🏽💕 1y

Megabooks I have another of his that I‘m excited for.

The Minders

Cinfhen This will be my first time reading this author @Megabooks but @BarbaraBB was soooo enthusiastic I was having FoMo 1y

BarbaraBB @Megabooks I haven‘t heard of that one. I hope it‘s as good. Have you read The Passengers? I have one other book by him waiting for me:

The One

64 likes5 comments

Cinfhen

Book Reports: A Music Critic on His First Love, Which Was Reading | Robert Christgau

Im surprised I was able to read/ listen to so many books this week because I was SUPER BUSY preparing and then celebrating Rosh Hashana 😍

Megabooks You did get a lot read! I hope your celebration was great! 🍎🍯 1y

marleed Oh I hope you had a wonderful celebration! 1y

Cinfhen I did @Megabooks @marleed - can‘t believe a whole year has flown by 1y

See All 7 Comments

TrishB Hope you had a fab few days ♥️ 1y

BarbaraBB I hope you had a wonderful time 💚 1y

Bklover Hope it was a great celebration!🩵 1y

Cinfhen It was wonderful despite not having all my children with me @TrishB @BarbaraBB @Bklover 1y

75 likes7 comments

Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

Just a random group of books that have been lurking on my TBR!

HotMessJess Oh! have you read Columbine by Dave Cullen? 1y

Megabooks I‘m thinking about getting to the donoghue this week too. 1y

Cinfhen Yessss @HotMessJess and I can tell you that Sandy Hook, which I just started is already soul crushing. 1y

See All 8 Comments

Cinfhen I‘ll be curious to see if our opinions line up @Megabooks 😘 (edited) 1y

TrishB Have a good week 😘 1y

Bklover Sandy Hook is going to be tough I imagine. I‘d like to read that one too. Somehow it seems like honoring them. 1y

Cinfhen It‘s beyond heartbreaking @Bklover the author set out to honor the precious innocent lives that were taken and to call out and shame the “truth seekers” who claimed SH was a government hoax. Alex Jones is deplorable 🤬 1y

Cinfhen You too @TrishB xxxxx 1y

66 likes8 comments

Welcome to Litsy!

Trending Hashtags

Trending Books

Cinfhen

Joined April 2016