As I was checking out the one book I was extremely excited about getting I noticed by the bar code there was a sticker stating it was missing pages 81 to 86.
I was a bit disappointed but figured oh well I will take it anyway. All the way home the curiosity was killing me to find out what was missing in the darn book.
I walked in the door and without even taking my shoes off, walked into the living room and dropped my pile of books on the coffee table. I dove into my pile of books to find the book in question Get Hooked Again by Kim Werker opened it up only to find that main reason I picked up this book the "Ruby Slippers" by Vashti Braha belonged on those missing pages!! I was so disappointed!
After going through a few of the other books I noticed that in another book "Crochet Bags! 15 Hip Projects for Carrying Your Stuff." By Candi Jensen was also missing pages 83 and 84 which had the instructions for her "Flower Power" pattern.
If this was in the age prior to photocopiers, digital cameras or scanners I could certainly understand why someone would be inclined to rip pages out of a book. But come on people do not ruin the book for others!!! It's a crochet pattern write it down it's not that difficult!!
I recently took out another book from the library and was disappointed to find that someone had written all over the pages of the book. I loaned the book to a friend who returned it to the library. Upon returning it to the library my friend mentioned all the markings in the book to the librian as to not have either of us accused of vandalizing the book. The librarian acted so casual about the whole thing and this book has a list price of $77. I guess they are so used to people ruining books it comes as no surprise to them anymore.
It is one thing you expect that children's books may be vandalized but adults should really know better!!
Have a great Monday!!
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