tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post2891181324689785960..comments2024-02-14T01:50:56.112-06:00Comments on The OF Blog: Astrid Lindgren, The Brothers LionheartLarry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-85016986379810420592012-08-10T02:48:38.240-05:002012-08-10T02:48:38.240-05:00Heh, I remember asking my mother about the parents...Heh, I remember asking my mother about the parents after she first read this book to me, twenty odd years ago. That was not a translation mind, but I doubt there's much difference.<br /><br />I can't remember exactly what she said, but it was something like this: Not all little children have parents, and so those that do learn to appreciate them even more and those that don't learn to be strong without.<br /><br />I haven't read the book since (and I'm honestly not quite sure if it was this Lindgren book or another one), but I bought it at the time.MatsVShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291870425506943810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-64533979271620596892012-08-10T01:00:29.853-05:002012-08-10T01:00:29.853-05:00Great review of a fantastic book! Definitely my fa...Great review of a fantastic book! Definitely my favourite book from Lindgren. There is talk here in Sweden now about filming this book (again).<br />You should read her first published fantasy book Mio, My Son. I think it is her second best book and it was published in the 50s.<br /><br />Thanks Larry!Rolandnoreply@blogger.com