Comments on: The Power of Literacy http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/ Book reviews, author interviews, industry news and more from the online bookstore with a soul. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:22:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Olga Red-Sky Flournoy http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2857 Olga Red-Sky Flournoy Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:01:59 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2857 I began reading around the age of 19. I am from the Mescalero Apache and Raramuri tribes of First American Nations. I did not know you existed until recently. I made a sacred vow, when I learned to read as an adult, that I would read "something" every day of my life. I am in a baccalaureate program now. How can I be part of this project? Red-Sky I began reading around the age of 19. I am from the Mescalero Apache and Raramuri tribes of First American Nations. I did not know you existed until recently. I made a sacred vow, when I learned to read as an adult, that I would read “something” every day of my life. I am in a
baccalaureate program now. How can I be part of this project? Red-Sky

]]> By: J J Brandon Tim http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2784 J J Brandon Tim Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:06:44 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2784 Why can't i apply the coupon for the used books in marketplace? Why can’t i apply the coupon for the used books in marketplace?

]]> By: Jillian http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2783 Jillian Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:04:09 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2783 What a great company! I featured your site on my blog today: http://extraordinarygifts.wordpress.com/ Keep up the great work! What a great company! I featured your site on my blog today: http://extraordinarygifts.wordpress.com/

Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Marco Severo http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2781 Marco Severo Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2781 People at BetterWorld - Unfortunately, I can't afford buying many books myself (even though I'd love to, because reading is my biggest pleasure. But making a living here in Brazil is not something easy), but I've bought books with you everytime I can. I have to say that I haven't found one project (I just can't call you "company" because that's so not how it feels to me) like this in my whole life that has added me so much as a person. The emails full of sense of humor, witty, and at the same time, serious and, like the message now, thought-provoking. You are the best, people. Please keep this wonderful Project going strong. I'm sure you guys and girls out there will be rewarded in more ways you can ever imagine. Love all the way from Brazil! People at BetterWorld –

Unfortunately, I can’t afford buying many books myself (even though I’d love to, because reading is my biggest pleasure. But making a living here in Brazil is not something easy), but I’ve bought books with you everytime I can.

I have to say that I haven’t found one project (I just can’t call you “company” because that’s so not how it feels to me) like this in my whole life that has added me so much as a person. The emails full of sense of humor, witty, and at the same time, serious and, like the message now, thought-provoking.

You are the best, people. Please keep this wonderful Project going strong. I’m sure you guys and girls out there will be rewarded in more ways you can ever imagine.

Love all the way from Brazil!

]]> By: RobinHelene Carlton http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2780 RobinHelene Carlton Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:47:51 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2780 I found your company while shopping on amazon.com; I was looking for used books for the planet's sake. Your service and products were so positive, that I specifically looked you up for my next order. I could not resist either the free shipping AND THEN I read about your programs to promote literacy! Now, I go to you first for my reading needs. Thank you so much for everything you do and provide not just to us, but also to the world. It's great to think I'm helping, too. I found your company while shopping on amazon.com; I was looking for used books for the planet’s sake. Your service and products were so positive, that I specifically looked you up for my next order. I could not resist either the free shipping AND THEN I read about your programs to promote literacy! Now, I go to you first for my reading needs. Thank you so much for everything you do and provide not just to us, but also to the world. It’s great to think I’m helping, too.

]]> By: Linda Harmon http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2778 Linda Harmon Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:35:08 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2778 I have been trying to buy a book but you keep declining my credit card and I don't know why. And when I try to email thru the help email it keeps telling me the email is declined and I can not find a phone number to call. I too wanted to take advantage of the 4LITERACY discount, but.... I have been trying to buy a book but you keep declining my credit card and I don’t know why. And when I try to email thru the help email it keeps telling me the email is declined and I can not find a phone number to call. I too wanted to take advantage of the 4LITERACY discount, but….

]]> By: Don Schur http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/2009/09/08/the-power-of-literacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2777 Don Schur Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:02:24 +0000 http://blog.betterworldbooks.com/?p=4365#comment-2777 I wanted to take advantage of your 15% discount on this day only, but forgot to enter 4LITERACY when I checked out:>( I suppose it's too late now?? I wanted to take advantage of your 15% discount on this day only, but forgot to enter 4LITERACY when I checked out:>( I suppose it’s too late now??

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