I thoroughly enjoyed my very slow reading of this collection of writings by GK Chesterton on Shakespeare. I especially enjoyed his withering rebukes oI thoroughly enjoyed my very slow reading of this collection of writings by GK Chesterton on Shakespeare. I especially enjoyed his withering rebukes of people who say Shakespeare was not Shakespeare. ...more
This is a niche book that took me almost a year to read appropriately. It is the kind of book that makes you want to pull out Our Island Story and in This is a niche book that took me almost a year to read appropriately. It is the kind of book that makes you want to pull out Our Island Story and in fact, it has been a great companion to Rebecca Fraser’s The Story of Britain. Of course, you could say this book was haunted by some of the writings of Lewis and Tolkien. The etymologies were so deeply meaningful. Fallow and bless and so many more. I too am a word-hoarder.
The pairing of the Anglo-Saxon seasons and poetry is simply gorgeous. I am now ready for a pilgrimage. ...more
Where to begin? These diaries are probably not for everyone. At times Rickman comes across as testy and critical but then you remind yourself of your Where to begin? These diaries are probably not for everyone. At times Rickman comes across as testy and critical but then you remind yourself of your own private thoughts. That said, I doubt he really intended these to be published which makes me a little frustrated with myself for reading them.
What does shine through is what a wonderful friend he was. He genuinely seemed to care for a vast number of people often visiting them in the hospital. He attended a lot of funerals and spoke at many of them.
He was kind and loving to his mother and his aunts and uncles. Truly endearing.
If you watch British shows you will love hearing about all the actors he fellowships with.
Finally as the book gets thinner, the reminder that life is short becomes clearer. To read a diary and know you know something the writer doesn’t know, the date it all ends, is sobering.
I thought halfway through I would like him less for having read his thoughts but I was wrong. I like him even more now. ...more
In some ways this book is dated and that makes it all the more valuable for us. To step out of the stale air we breath and remember how God worked In In some ways this book is dated and that makes it all the more valuable for us. To step out of the stale air we breath and remember how God worked In Elisabeth’s life is refreshing in every way. Her example and honestly truly continue to speak to us today. ...more
Dated—for sure! All the more reason to enjoy this unique book in the Thrush Green series. I say unique because it is a delightful, eventful one May DaDated—for sure! All the more reason to enjoy this unique book in the Thrush Green series. I say unique because it is a delightful, eventful one May Day fair day in Thrush Green and magic abounds. ...more
While he did not tempt me to become a socialist, there was much to agree with here. He did a beautiful job of describing the problems of modernity. AsWhile he did not tempt me to become a socialist, there was much to agree with here. He did a beautiful job of describing the problems of modernity. As with most books of this kind, it is the solutions that are problematic. ...more
I read this for The Literary Life Podcast. Fascinating ideas that spark thought and discussion. I do not think this would in any way be a modern manuaI read this for The Literary Life Podcast. Fascinating ideas that spark thought and discussion. I do not think this would in any way be a modern manual for writing, although I do think there are helpful ideas which spark further thinking. ...more
At times this was a five star book and at times a three star one. It is full of lovely characters and quotable passages. The back drop to all this lovAt times this was a five star book and at times a three star one. It is full of lovely characters and quotable passages. The back drop to all this loveliness is a rather odd story. I loved hearing Goudge’s rather Charlotte Mason ideas on education. Don’t worry about the plot; enjoy the ride. ...more
Took me a while to finish this one because the holidays were so busy but once again I visited old friends (Cranford, The Prisoner of Zenda, The LeavenTook me a while to finish this one because the holidays were so busy but once again I visited old friends (Cranford, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Leavenworth Case), was introduced to unexpected new ones (The Life of a Robin, Other Men’s Flowers), and was briefly fascinated by books I will never read.
One of those best read on audio books. I am probably this books Target audience having seen or heard in my lifetime almost all the shows mentioned. ThOne of those best read on audio books. I am probably this books Target audience having seen or heard in my lifetime almost all the shows mentioned. The best thing about this book is the familial love that shines through. Maybe not a true 5 star book but I am really happy they wrote it....more
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