I will be away from WordPress from Monday, January 06, 2025, until Sunday, January 12, 2025. There are three scheduled posts for readers and visitors to enjoy in my absence. The comments have been turned off as I will not be logged in to respond to them and congregate with you. I hope and pray that this week will be more than kind to everyone who has ever visited this site.
I wish you love, peace, joy, and strength as the week morphs from beginning to end.
Peace and blessings.
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-Book and Paperback) yet?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
When I was a child, before I became an adult before my time, it didn’t take much to put a smile on my face. I was active; I played sports, read many books, did a ton of writing, and watched movies/famous television shows.
And of course, I tore up and down the city streets with my friends, but I ensured I was inside before the street lights came on.
So, it’s no wonder, I would find myself nesting inside my happy place while reading Roald Dahl’sCharlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is a beautiful place to be, and while I’m in my forties now, I feel a stronger connection to all things pure & serene.
Below is the review I did for this incredible work of fiction by such an amazing writer who was well before his time:
“Reading This Brought Back So Many Memories
And I was in my happy place for the entire reading of this book. Roald Dahl was such a master of words and personification. He truly painted so many vivid and distinctive images in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
This book is a stress-reliever. I laughed and slapped my knee at some of the verses shared by the Oompa-Loompas of the mischievously selfish and rude children. Everything about the book transported me to my grade school years.
I imagined myself in the children’s shoes; taste-testing many of Mr. Wonka’s unique creations and drinking from a chocolate river. My sweet tooth was ignited with every turn of the page.
It brought back so many memories of enjoying Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. I found myself linking some of the scenes in the movie to a lot of the scenes described in the book.
I knew I would enjoy every moment of reading this book, and I am glad I did so.
If you feel like being nostalgic and traveling down old roads of yore, I recommend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You’ll definitely be happy you went along for the ride!”
During these current times, while fires blaze and wars continue to rage on, we could all use more happy places.
humidity sits on the sidelines, jealous of the calming sun.
the dog and I walk to loosen up my shady knee. her little hips wobble and creak, but she presses on.
we’re both breaking down in different places, but Autumn lets us relax in ways we never dreamed we would.
I, eyes glued to the TV, watching men violently crash into one another for the grip of tightened leather. she, asleep for most of the day, no worries on the horizon.
we found ourselves comforted by Sunday’s kiss and Autumn’s embrace–we sunk into an ocean of quietude, blended with satisfaction, and stayed there until evening made its appearance.
neither one of us is ready for Monday. but it’s coming anyway.
And, the book does NOT disappoint! In fact, I actually love it just a bit more. It’s a children’s tale with staying power, and I am happy to have it as part of my collection.
Here is the review I shared via Amazon about it:
“I Was In My ‘Happy Place’ For Two Days
And I loved every moment of it! A children’s tale such as this one will never get old.
As an avid fan of the movie, this was my first time reading the book, and I have to say, I love it just a bit more than the film. I found delight as I turned each page, I smiled incredibly wide and laughed out loud at some of the descriptive scenes.
I wanted so badly to have Kristofferson (Mrs. Fox’s nephew) as a part of this book, but he’s a movie-only character. That’s the thing with movies adapted from books, you gain some extras and you lose some bits that are rather intriguing.
This is very well-written, has a sensational plot, and every scene is vivid and captivating. I felt as though I was ten years old again. And that is a very good place in time to be.
I am glad I decided to purchase the book. I was not disappointed; not in the least!”
If you have seen the movie, and you enjoy it as much as I do/did, you’ll want to do yourself a favor and read the book. That is, if you have not done so already. I highly recommend it! It prompted me to cart “Matilda” and “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory”, too!
A Cornered Gurl 
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