I love history and historical fiction. A couple of good reads recommended from a vietnam vet friend (in my personal attempt to understand and explore a few things), "The Long Gray Line" by Rick Atkinson follows five or so men from west point through the war. "Killer Angels" is about the 4 days at Gettysburg. "Kennedy Nixon" by Chris Matthews is an interesting read. I like Col. David Hackworth and have read his "Steel My Soldiers Heart". I've gone back to some classics, "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac (I work in Lowell and have lunch at his park), "Black Elk Speaks" by Neihardt, "Fools Crow" by Mails. I revisit Solzhenitsyn often (have many original books from the '70's). Robert Conquest is good for russian history. I'm going to read Ulysses next.
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09-24-2006, 06:05 AM #1
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09-24-2006, 06:42 AM #2
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On the Road was enjoying a resurgence of popularity when I was in high school. My friends and I (remember the hippies?) were all quite taken with the Beats in general. I'd like to have time to revisit it one of these years.
Latelatebloomer--That's so exciting that you're writing. Be sure to let us know when your books hit the shelves.
Mudmucker--Enjoy reading Ulysses! It was a defining read of my life and changed me, in grad school, from an Americanist to a scholar of modernist Irish & English fiction.Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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09-24-2006, 08:25 AM #3
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One of LLB books is on the shelves already - The Village of Basketeers.
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It is a beautiful book and my boys love it. If you have children or you are looking for a lovely gift for a child take a look at this book. LLB is one talented lady. I cant wait for the next book.
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09-24-2006, 08:30 AM #4
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Thanks Trekhawk for letting us know. I have nieces and nephews I need to find Christmas gifts for and I am known as the Aunt who always sends books. Originally Posted by Trekhawk
One of LLB books is on the shelves already - The Village of Basketeers.
It is a beautiful book and my boys love it. If you have children or you are looking for a lovely gift for a child take a look at this book. LLB is one talented lady. I cant wait for the next book.
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