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I do it every single time I read a good book.
I did it with the Grisham book too, The Painted House and The Whistler .... and with Erik Larsson books, too. Nearly all books I do the same style of 'reading'..... notes first, then sail through it a second time for enjoyment.
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I'm listening to an audiobook by David Sedaris. Theft by Finding. I absolutely love him but this has been my least favorite. There was one diary entry he read that actually made me throw up a little.
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Reading a few at the moment, but two have really caught my attention and consumed my thoughts (and time):
* The Bitch is Back: Older, Wiser, and (Getting)Happier byCathi Hanauer I first read the first book - The Bitch in the House back in 2004 and it really struck a chord and resonated for me. Most of the stories were raw, emotional, and poignant. Most were about things I'd thought or witnessed but never really discussed with friends (or anyone). I'm finding the same is true for the second book, and the return or updated stories from some of the essay writers feels like I'd never left off or the 15 years hasn't elapsed between readings. * Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner I have not read their first book(s) Freakonomics, but that doesn't seem necessary. Their methods aren't really new or revolutionary, but in today's world where we often seem to put critical thinking on the back burner to be mindlessly entertained by social media (yes, I get the irony that I'm posting about this on a social platform) it's a refreshing reminder that we are or can be better equipped mentally. I'm enjoying the anecdotes even though I'm not seeing how some of the methods apply to my daily life. It makes me think bigger than myself and that is enough. |
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![]() I love it that you're reading Levitt & Dubnar! One of the guidelines to thinking like a freak is ...."Never, ever think that people will do something just because its the right thing...".(Levitt & Dubnar). For anyone who isn't familiar with either author, here's a really good article from The Guardian about both of them, what they do, the ideas behind Freakonomics and other interesting ideas about their life work in helping others to fly their 'freak flag' ! LINK: https://www.theguardian.com/books/20...-dubner-review
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I finished up with Anna Karenina, a few days ago. I liked it for reasons more purely from an academic pov, usefulness for integrating communication and sociology perspectives. Not quite sure I want to see the movie, tho.
![]() ![]() But, I was gifted another book, which I received the other day. The Help (Stockett, K., 2009). I opened up the book to read last night and just finished reading it, moments ago, like I hadn't had any Apple Pie since last winter. I LOVED LOVED LOVED this novel! Very gratifying.and satisfying. I highly recommend reading it, if you haven't yet. It's good.... so very very good. ![]()
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I've just started Becoming Odyssa by Jennifer Pharr Davis.
It's the story of a girl who thru hikes the Appalachian Trail. The author frequently does speaking engagements around Asheville, so she may live nearby.
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