Hi Lorna and all,
I also received M T Autobiography as xmas present.Have "toast" also from a special friend.Another book i received is by Kate Morton titled "The Distant Hours",ive read her 1st 2 and received this also as xmas gift.Am looking forward to all.Need a crane to lift the M T book,the challenge is set.
All the best
Titan
MT autobiography
The Wrecking Light Robin Robeertson (poems)
The Hare With Amber Eyes Edmund de Waal
The Finkler Question Howard Jacobson
Wolf Hall Hilary Mantel
The Chronicles of Narnia CS Lewis ((my 3rd set!)
The Wrecking Light Robin Robeertson (poems)
The Hare With Amber Eyes Edmund de Waal
The Finkler Question Howard Jacobson
Wolf Hall Hilary Mantel
The Chronicles of Narnia CS Lewis ((my 3rd set!)
Thanks Titan and Abd.
Keep the titles coming ! Interesting , the fascination we've found with Mark Twain. I know the U.S. copies ran out quickly, and more were reprinted to cope with demand.
Happy reading !
Keep the titles coming ! Interesting , the fascination we've found with Mark Twain. I know the U.S. copies ran out quickly, and more were reprinted to cope with demand.
Happy reading !
Anyone got Oliver Sacks' "the mind's eye"?
I read 'Awakenings" thirty years ago. Little did i know!
Its a bit close to home but still interesting and very humane.
Have ordered mark twain from w h smith, very cheap but the book doesnt actually exist.
they still take the money though.
I read 'Awakenings" thirty years ago. Little did i know!
Its a bit close to home but still interesting and very humane.
Have ordered mark twain from w h smith, very cheap but the book doesnt actually exist.
they still take the money though.
Hi Turnip !
Thanks for your contribution. Am intrigued tho , how can you order a book which doesn't exist? Oh, of course , everything's maybe virtual in our little 'Parkinson's world ' here on the forum !
Thanks for your contribution. Am intrigued tho , how can you order a book which doesn't exist? Oh, of course , everything's maybe virtual in our little 'Parkinson's world ' here on the forum !
hi lorna
the physical instance of the book doesnt exist, ie there are none in the warehouse, but they still take the money and i have a promise of a book in the future rather than one i can read now. but it was half price!
its a remarkably popular book for one one where the author has been dead 100 years.
the physical instance of the book doesnt exist, ie there are none in the warehouse, but they still take the money and i have a promise of a book in the future rather than one i can read now. but it was half price!
its a remarkably popular book for one one where the author has been dead 100 years.
Does anyone remember 'Stig of the Dump' by clive king (i think) I must have been about 9 when I read it & loved it. I also loved the picture on the jacket cover
Hi Abd.
Yes , I remember that book , one of my children brought it home from school library and read it in a couple of sittings. Also , saw it performed on stage -- really good !
Yes , I remember that book , one of my children brought it home from school library and read it in a couple of sittings. Also , saw it performed on stage -- really good !
Hi everyone
On the last day of the year, some wisdom (may be)
READ every day, something no one else is reading.
THINK every day, something no one else is thinking.
DO every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do.
It's bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.
Christopher Morley.
A very Happy Reading New Year to all !
On the last day of the year, some wisdom (may be)
READ every day, something no one else is reading.
THINK every day, something no one else is thinking.
DO every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do.
It's bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.
Christopher Morley.
A very Happy Reading New Year to all !
Not exactly reading, but I listened to 'The Chimes' by Charles Dickens I had never heard of it I found it extraordinary. The themes are as usual for Dickens the condemnation of the idea prevalent at the time that poor people are naturally wicked, that it is better to strive to improve conditions in the here & now rather than refer to a golden age that never was, and a strong suggestion to not condemn people who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, but to rather offer help.
I was truely in tears
I was truely in tears
Thanks for that Abd.
Hello Readers,
I feel a bit like "Miss," checking up on homework !
This afternoon , feeling a bit lethargic (in other words, idle) I decided to watch ' Toast', which amazingly , I'd remembered to record.
I'm not sure whether or not to tell you my thoughts yet , or wait a while.
Well, as I'm not good at waiting , I'll tell you just a little of what I thought.
I enjoyed it ! It was well made , entertaining and a little pathos thrown in for good measure. I thought the 1960's period touches were excellent. In fact , there's so much to see in the background shots , that you'll probably want to watch it more than once , for the detail.
A film is obviously going to be restricted in what it can show , and as I thought , Slater's almost Wordsworthian descriptions of Lemon meringue pie, Butterscotch Angel Delight and other delicacies , are sadly not able to be included.
So, you must read the book as well ! And, in my opinion , book before film !
I'm looking forward to hearing your comments.
Happy Reading.
Hello Readers,
I feel a bit like "Miss," checking up on homework !
This afternoon , feeling a bit lethargic (in other words, idle) I decided to watch ' Toast', which amazingly , I'd remembered to record.
I'm not sure whether or not to tell you my thoughts yet , or wait a while.
Well, as I'm not good at waiting , I'll tell you just a little of what I thought.
I enjoyed it ! It was well made , entertaining and a little pathos thrown in for good measure. I thought the 1960's period touches were excellent. In fact , there's so much to see in the background shots , that you'll probably want to watch it more than once , for the detail.
A film is obviously going to be restricted in what it can show , and as I thought , Slater's almost Wordsworthian descriptions of Lemon meringue pie, Butterscotch Angel Delight and other delicacies , are sadly not able to be included.
So, you must read the book as well ! And, in my opinion , book before film !
I'm looking forward to hearing your comments.
Happy Reading.
I would definitely agree with read before watch (so I am keeping my fingers away from the play again button) But i think it depends upon your motivation . One of my sons "did" Educating Rita for English at school & was told to NOT watch the film (he didn't). The other son "did" An Inspector Calls & we took him to see the play. One son got better exam marks
hello .....
well, I finally got my Christmas Mark Twain.....on New Year's day.....his hunting came first, so I had to wait. Started reading it....love it so far.... I think I was meant to live during that time...as I'm very old fashioned....perhaps I did in another lifetime!
I am not familiar with any of the other books you've all mentioned on here...so will have to do some research, see what interests me....
does anyone have suggestions for good murder mysteries? Or some nonfiction family stories of old?
Oh, o/h also gave me a mystery set in England, which I think I'll really like....
looks like we're due for more snow the end of the week....good weather for staying in (if they let me), and reading.
Almost supper time here....hope you all have a good kip tonite....
well, I finally got my Christmas Mark Twain.....on New Year's day.....his hunting came first, so I had to wait. Started reading it....love it so far.... I think I was meant to live during that time...as I'm very old fashioned....perhaps I did in another lifetime!
I am not familiar with any of the other books you've all mentioned on here...so will have to do some research, see what interests me....
does anyone have suggestions for good murder mysteries? Or some nonfiction family stories of old?
Oh, o/h also gave me a mystery set in England, which I think I'll really like....
looks like we're due for more snow the end of the week....good weather for staying in (if they let me), and reading.
Almost supper time here....hope you all have a good kip tonite....
Hi Biker John,
Saw your post , and wanted to warmly welcome you to our reading thread , ( Reading , found in Daily Life )
We are all people who used to be very avid readers , but since developing our condition , find we don't read so much.
Here, we talk about books , tell each other about new authors we've discovered, and generally help each other to get the reading habit back again.
Read our pages and you'll see what I mean !
Welcome , and Happy Reading.
Saw your post , and wanted to warmly welcome you to our reading thread , ( Reading , found in Daily Life )
We are all people who used to be very avid readers , but since developing our condition , find we don't read so much.
Here, we talk about books , tell each other about new authors we've discovered, and generally help each other to get the reading habit back again.
Read our pages and you'll see what I mean !
Welcome , and Happy Reading.
Lorna, thank you for your welcome message. I'm very fortunate in that I am in the early stages of my PD and my current medication (Sinemet 62.5) is controlling my symptoms pretty well. I enjoy reading a good book but finding the time seems to be a constant problem. I am retired but always seem to have lots to do! I will have a good look through this thread and, hopefully, contribute again sometime.
I am currently reading "Every man in this village is a liar" by Megan Stack. It is about her experiences as a war correspondent in Afghanistan. I think she has a wonderfully economical writing style, which enables her to convey things in a few, well-chosen words.
For example:
"The aching beauty of rock and sky, and the thick light smearing everything like honey. The jangle of tongues, confusion of smells, every human enterprise a cheap trifle of origami against this massive, unchanging earth."
She also makes perceptive observations, like:
"September 11 stands out now like a depot, the last train station before a vast unknown prairie, where the engine of events groaned and roared and hauled America back into the wilderness."
One of the things that puts me off reading is lengthy description of scenes, and this book is an antidote to that.
For example:
"The aching beauty of rock and sky, and the thick light smearing everything like honey. The jangle of tongues, confusion of smells, every human enterprise a cheap trifle of origami against this massive, unchanging earth."
She also makes perceptive observations, like:
"September 11 stands out now like a depot, the last train station before a vast unknown prairie, where the engine of events groaned and roared and hauled America back into the wilderness."
One of the things that puts me off reading is lengthy description of scenes, and this book is an antidote to that.
Hi,
While mustering the energy to tackle the Mark Twain autobiography.I read a book,also a film,recommended previously by Lorna called "Toast".It is not one i would usually go for,but ended up finding it an interesting read.
I found the book seemed to amble along three parallel themes.
1.Family life in the sixties seen through the eyes of a child whilst growing up.
2.Food,each chapter with its own individual food topic.
3.Sex,specifically the discoveries of a boy who is just finding out in which direction his sexuality lies.
The tendency whilst reading is to relate to my own personal experiences growing up.The descriptions,tastes and smells are so in tune with my memories when young.The family set up is similar,which heightened my interest,which became very thought provoking,making me feel happy yet melancholy.
Towards the very end my interest tailed off as the setting changed.However,i did find the book very enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane,or enjoys food.I will watch the film next as a comparison.
All the best
Titan.
While mustering the energy to tackle the Mark Twain autobiography.I read a book,also a film,recommended previously by Lorna called "Toast".It is not one i would usually go for,but ended up finding it an interesting read.
I found the book seemed to amble along three parallel themes.
1.Family life in the sixties seen through the eyes of a child whilst growing up.
2.Food,each chapter with its own individual food topic.
3.Sex,specifically the discoveries of a boy who is just finding out in which direction his sexuality lies.
The tendency whilst reading is to relate to my own personal experiences growing up.The descriptions,tastes and smells are so in tune with my memories when young.The family set up is similar,which heightened my interest,which became very thought provoking,making me feel happy yet melancholy.
Towards the very end my interest tailed off as the setting changed.However,i did find the book very enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane,or enjoys food.I will watch the film next as a comparison.
All the best
Titan.
Thanks Titan for your review.
I thought that in the film , some of the descriptions of the food got a little lost , which is what I most remembered in the reading of the book.
I did not remember so much inclusion of the young boy's developing sexuality , but it's there. Quite subtle , and not offensive.
Has anyone else seen film or book of ' Toast ' ?
Please post your observations and comments.
It would be good to hear what you think.
Happy reading!
I thought that in the film , some of the descriptions of the food got a little lost , which is what I most remembered in the reading of the book.
I did not remember so much inclusion of the young boy's developing sexuality , but it's there. Quite subtle , and not offensive.
Has anyone else seen film or book of ' Toast ' ?
Please post your observations and comments.
It would be good to hear what you think.
Happy reading!
"Toast"
The only thing I know about in these days is that I burn it
I've been somewhat down in the dumps during the past few weeks and a very close friend found me two copies of " Swan's Way by Marcel Proust.
She knows I adore old books and these where printed in 1929 and found in a charity shop.
It was so refreshing to re-read them in the English translation and not the French or Italian ones..so many years ago read.
I loved the phrase,
"She admits that she heard nearing, and then knock that she knew it was myself that she wanted to see me, swan thought to himself, " But that doesn't correspond with the fact she did not let me"
Perhaps the most profound thought that come to mind is,
"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us."
IE:- Wisdom is knowledge that we so often dont put into practice.
Sorry, if I've invaded you club reading somewhat, but perhaps those two book in some small way helped me get back what sanity I have,
Depression and small obstacles make us say such silly things.
ncn
The only thing I know about in these days is that I burn it
I've been somewhat down in the dumps during the past few weeks and a very close friend found me two copies of " Swan's Way by Marcel Proust.
She knows I adore old books and these where printed in 1929 and found in a charity shop.
It was so refreshing to re-read them in the English translation and not the French or Italian ones..so many years ago read.
I loved the phrase,
"She admits that she heard nearing, and then knock that she knew it was myself that she wanted to see me, swan thought to himself, " But that doesn't correspond with the fact she did not let me"
Perhaps the most profound thought that come to mind is,
"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us."
IE:- Wisdom is knowledge that we so often dont put into practice.
Sorry, if I've invaded you club reading somewhat, but perhaps those two book in some small way helped me get back what sanity I have,
Depression and small obstacles make us say such silly things.
ncn
Dear ncn, that was no invasion, it was a privilage. I was especially moved by the notion that wisdom is not granted but must be acheived. Thank you.