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Being of Two Minds

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I read this book for the first time when I was 13. I was hooked on the suspense and the novelty of the situation. I read it again in my twenties, and enjoyed it again then too--I wished that it was longer and went more in-depth. I admit that I like YA novels even now (in my 30's) and I am looking forward to reading this one to my 7 year old son.

One of the many books that pushed me into enjoying the science fiction genre. The concept for this book is incredibly original and really appealed to me when I was younger and still appeals to me many years later.

This story alternates between the point of view of the two main characters - Connie, a typical American teen and Rudy, the crown prince of a small (fictional) European country. They share a secret bond that no one else is aware of - they suffer headaches and fainting spells, but when one passes out they enter the other's mind and share what they see and hear. The 'visitor' cannot communicate with them, but the 'awake' teen is aware of the other's presence in their mind. Both guard their secret relationship fiercly until one night Rudy is kidnapped while Connie is 'with' him and she has to convince her family, and his, so that she can help to rescue him.

Connie and Rudy are both extremely well developed characters. The plot is well developed and keeps the reader involved to the very end.

Something about the idea of occasionally co-existing with someone from so far away and sharing a relationship that is so close and so private is really appealing, despite the problems it caused the main characters. Every kid wants a friend who truly understands them and this is a great manifestation of that desire.

I have read this book three of four times and have loved it every time. Usually, I don't like anything slightly science fiction (to tell you the truth, I was attracted by the cover). This is an exception. You may think, after reading what it's about, it's incredibly wierd and could never happen, and true, it is. But the characters are believable and it's so easy to be drawn in by it. I'm not the only person to think so. Everyone I've recommended has loved it. Read it!

This book is a great sci-fi adventure story! It is about two teenagers from different parts of the world who have telepathy and have only met each other in their dreams. It is a book for sci-fi lovers and non sci-fi lovers alike. Some people might not even consider it a sci-fi. Pamela F. Service is a great writer and I think that this is one of her greatest books.

The thing I loved the most about this book was the idea of two people literally sharing one mind. I first read this book when I was 12 years old and I was blown away by the concept of Connie and Rudy entering each others mind is so original and refreshing compared to the other overused ideas. Now that I am 23 I still enjoy this book and the only thing that I wish was different was that it was longer or that there was a sequel. There are so many things to love about this book like the confidence that both Rudy and Connie have. I also applaud the author for having them be accepting of themselves by having them want to keep "visiting" each other and will not sacrifice that ability in order to be normal like we see in so many other characters.

I have been looking for this book EVERYWHERE! My problem was that I didn't remember the title correctly. I first read this book 13 years ago when I was 12. I remember Just falling in love with it. the next 3 years I would go back andre check it out several times. I know it is probably a simple read for me now, but its one of those books that I loved so much, I memorized the whole story.
I love the characters and their special bond with each other. In the beginning, you get to see how normal they are. they're just teens with the normal stresses of other teens(except for the prince who has to deal with all the pressure that brings)
and its interesting how their"episodes" just become a normal part of life. I could go on and on and basically retell the story, so all I will say, is that it is an easy read that you won't be able to put down.

Connie ("I hate Constance") Hendrix and Rudolph (Rudy) - the crown prince of the ficticious Thulgaria - were born at the same moment, with brain waves that are nearly identical, though this is theoretically impossible. These similarities, besides making them the best of friends, even across vast distances, also give them the special gift of sharing their minds by telepathy. It was during one of these involuntary sharings that Connie is witness to Rudy's kidnapping and is the only one who can help him.

Although the plot is fantasy / sci-fi in nature, just about anyone will enjoy this wonderful story. In fact, I think this is probably the first fantasy book that I read. Hmm, and ten years later I'm still reading it! Definitely a must read!

I read this book as the mother of an advanced reading 8 yr. old and was very pleased to see a book with action and adventure WITHOUT the sex, swearing and other things so many today think is necessary to tell a story. I'd like to write the author personally to thank her!

it was pretty short, but completely aweseom! i enjoyed every words of it. Connie and Rudy are so neat. i loved the idea of sharing minds! DEFINATELY RECOMENDED!!!!!!!!!

I would reccommend this to everyone. It is a great book about the mysteries of how our minds really act.