tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post5466140466951957118..comments2023-04-12T09:34:43.840-06:00Comments on Moos Crossing: Book Review: Bloom by Kelle HamptonMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-78884701750618230152012-11-13T11:50:00.504-07:002012-11-13T11:50:00.504-07:00She's just too unbelievably fake to be taken s...She's just too unbelievably fake to be taken seriously. Wouldn't recommend her book or blog to anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-31619186851864382552012-11-03T11:57:32.426-06:002012-11-03T11:57:32.426-06:00Loved this book, but I do understand what your poi...Loved this book, but I do understand what your points are. Her life definitely is "pretty" 100% of the time and they never seem to have issues or problems! BTW your girls are just gorgeous. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445845152884940273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-8903593172081005012012-10-24T13:57:44.908-06:002012-10-24T13:57:44.908-06:00Kelle's not my cup of tea, but I'm glad sh...Kelle's not my cup of tea, but I'm glad she's out there, with her pretty pictures of life with Down syndrome, for others sakes. But her life isn't something I really relate to..<br /><br />Me? I can relate to the barely have time to shower crowd! :)Michelle Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665476122527250862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-79991552022277571532012-10-23T17:13:19.008-06:002012-10-23T17:13:19.008-06:00This is why I am thankful that we are a community,...This is why I am thankful that we are a community, not just one story. It would be ridicioulous to think we could completely connect and relate to anyone's story because all of our circumstances have their own unique aspects. I enjoyed kelles book for what it was, understanding it was her story told her way with her personality. I connect with her on some things and other things not at all. But each of us do something for our kids future with our story. kelles love of pretty things helps deflated the stereo type that down syndrome is unattractive. I love that. great review, beautiful new header and even more so thanks for sharing your story through your blog.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977955743458558339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-82311205201517922172012-10-23T14:40:46.207-06:002012-10-23T14:40:46.207-06:00Love, love your header! And appreciate your review...Love, love your header! And appreciate your review :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-22033890676726082862012-10-23T05:34:30.467-06:002012-10-23T05:34:30.467-06:00I had mixed opinions, too. Good review. I love you...I had mixed opinions, too. Good review. I love your new blog header!April Vernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165895845816043237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-42716304373452767372012-10-22T20:40:31.801-06:002012-10-22T20:40:31.801-06:00Spot on Sister. I read it but did not take away m...Spot on Sister. I read it but did not take away much. I do not think that Kelle has fully grown into the role she has taken on. One will never know the TRUE Kelle as she is a persona. Like you said she had her blog and following long before Nella. She has and continues to do good for awareness but I think she paints an unrealistic picture of life with kids in general. It is her business. Nella's birth story was the first I ever read and first blog post I ever read for that matter and I was shocked by the raw emotion and the me, me, me of it. I was heartbroken for Nella. My Bridgie was born either a day before or day after Nella (can't remember which) and I read this story when she was about 6 months old. I followed the blog and became more and more reassured that Nella was loved and reached out to Kelle and never had a response. I continued to follow for a time, then only looked at the pictures, and now they sit unopened in my reader. I hope that Kelle will continue to grow in her own personal journey and think she offers the 'cool kids' something to aspire to to. I, however, prefer to read fromm the adult section these days.ckbryllianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903634427934180138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-73795320122198391552012-10-22T15:59:53.218-06:002012-10-22T15:59:53.218-06:00This book was my first introduction to Hampton and...This book was my first introduction to Hampton and I did enjoy it. I get what you're saying though - there were times I felt she was still a sorority girl worried about impressing other people. The photos in this book are gorgeous.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-5209729188785670002012-10-22T14:49:18.913-06:002012-10-22T14:49:18.913-06:00I haven't read it, am not sure if I'm goin...I haven't read it, am not sure if I'm going to read it. I might, one day. I don't read her blog anymore, either. Got sick of how far-removed I am from her, and just don't relate at all. I don't know that her story is all that relevant to many people, and am not so sure if she's not painting an unrealistic picture for people both on the outside and within "the fold." Btw, can I just tell you how GORGEOUS your blog header is?????Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-27147125094050680932012-10-22T14:19:16.537-06:002012-10-22T14:19:16.537-06:00Great review, Melissa! I have not read the book a...Great review, Melissa! I have not read the book and as such, I appreciate your honest opinion :-)Anna Theurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937391910402532608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-58144877268432928052012-10-22T14:09:50.722-06:002012-10-22T14:09:50.722-06:00You rock! I mean really...I love this review...I a...You rock! I mean really...I love this review...I am not reading it...left that following a long time ago...I cannot keep up with it! I think my day isgoodwhen I have showered and all is not chaos in the house! SmilesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551567304485458524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-13039390863865328752012-10-22T14:03:34.394-06:002012-10-22T14:03:34.394-06:00I am just not a fan. But if people within this com...I am just not a fan. But if people within this community derive guidance and empowerment from her beautiful child and her blog, then that can't be a bad thing. And if people outside this community, derive more acceptance and understanding, of our children and the beauty they give to this world, then that is incredible.<br /><br />I,and this is just my opinion, strictly my opinion, I really do not think the life she portrays is a realistic picture. And sometimes, and this again is a total judgment call, I am not certain Kelle knows just how absolutely lucky she is to have the superstar she has. Might be that chip on my shoulder talking but, it is how I feel.<br /><br />So there is my 2 cents. Which is worth nothing.<br /><br />Love to you and your beautiful crew.<br /><br />Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-22400928236574864942012-10-22T11:33:39.812-06:002012-10-22T11:33:39.812-06:00Thanks for your review. I can't even bring my...Thanks for your review. I can't even bring myself to read it because of the world that she lives in that is so different and unrealistic from mine...Kim C.in COnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-30416901781236605292012-10-22T10:08:50.804-06:002012-10-22T10:08:50.804-06:00When I read the reviews of this book, I always tho...When I read the reviews of this book, I always thought of you, even though I knew that you knew Claire had Down's Syndrome before she was born. I guess even though this book didn't necessarily resonate with you and your experiences, I think it is great that she wrote the book (and the blog). The more awareness out there the better!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-79490920239411382562012-10-22T10:01:35.280-06:002012-10-22T10:01:35.280-06:00Good review! I have mixed feelings about the book ...Good review! I have mixed feelings about the book as well. There were many parts I could relate to, many thoughts and feelings she spoke about I remember having also. But overall the tone of the book was not one I liked. It lacked maturity. It was not well written, or edited for that matter. <br />And sometimes the things she wrote about actually took away from the beauty of the message she was trying to get out there. Things like noticing how hot her Doctor was, or crying while shaving her legs in the shower the next morning...I could relate to her grief, but the last thing on my mind the morning after I found out my son had Ds was shaving my legs and applying my makeup...So I found when she mentioned trivial things like that it took away from beauty that could have been in the story and just made her look shallow.<br />That said, her book was filled with beautiful pictures, and if you could get past the skinny dipping and beer drinking stories, it did have a powerful message of embracing life and finding beauty in the unexpected, like she said...And really, it was a book that many found inspiring and beautiful...And I just think ANY positive attention for Down syndrome is awesome, so I think it's a book worth being out there.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040699928110444013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-59332422458398328172012-10-22T09:52:41.096-06:002012-10-22T09:52:41.096-06:00Yeah, I still might not read it. I think you'v...Yeah, I still might not read it. I think you've said here exactly the way I feel about her blog, and I don't know if I'm willing to put the time into a book that will do nothing for me, either. <br /><br />I think Kelle is doing a lot of good things for the community as far as getting a message out there that life can be beautifully NORMAL for people with Down syndrome, and for that, I'm grateful. <br /><br />But her life and mine are VERY different. Down syndrome isn't the same for her as it is for me, either. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398700660374680124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390107437127298472.post-23713924740827272802012-10-22T09:13:33.151-06:002012-10-22T09:13:33.151-06:00Thank you for your honest opinion. I have not rea...Thank you for your honest opinion. I have not read the book yet, but may. I have put off reading it for the same reasons you list. Thanks!Angie Willeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172557357486342573noreply@blogger.com