Wednesday, March 27, 2013
What Others Are Reading
Maisie Dobbs...needs to get her groove back
Jacqueline Winspear: the "Maisie Dobbs" books: the themes are seriously heavy but they have reeled me in with their exploration of the psychological/social fall out from World War I. I only wish that after the 3 intense books I've read...well, I wish something great would happen for Maisie. Not an easy happy ending, but at least a decent night out or some flowers from a stranger. A pet dog. Something!
"Death", endings, and one of my heroes
Currently reading:
"Rumpole and the Angel of Death"--John Mortimer
Always fun to read about grumpy yet endearing old men, even more so when one is a cheap-wine-drinking, sharp-edged skewer of human nature and yet untiring defender of lost causes. And of course, in case Rumpole should become too proud of his achievements as a criminal defender, there is: "She Who Is To Be Obeyed" to bring him back to earth.
"Necessary Endings"-Dr. Henry Cloud
Ouch! It turns out, it's good for things to end: whether at work, in business, or in relationships. I've only gotten a few chapters in, but am already relating this book to a lot of my past experiences. Even wondering about how long I should continue in (one of my) current jobs. After yesterday, I actually need to go back to this book for some encouragement, having ended (BY TEXT!) a relationship that I never should have let progress beyond "Nice to meet you". As the Beatles sang, "Hello, Goodbye"...
"A Monstrous Regiment of Women" --Laurie R. King
It's rare that a month goes by when I don't pick up a LRK "Russell" book, just to see how things are going with Mary and use her as inspiration stock up on my own reserve of gumption. If a character could come into my life and spend a day with me, I'd choose Russell. I'd like to be like her, in several ways (mostly meaningful ways, but also it'd be great to eat quantities of cheese and bread and still stay rail-thin).
"Rumpole and the Angel of Death"--John Mortimer
Always fun to read about grumpy yet endearing old men, even more so when one is a cheap-wine-drinking, sharp-edged skewer of human nature and yet untiring defender of lost causes. And of course, in case Rumpole should become too proud of his achievements as a criminal defender, there is: "She Who Is To Be Obeyed" to bring him back to earth.
"Necessary Endings"-Dr. Henry Cloud
Ouch! It turns out, it's good for things to end: whether at work, in business, or in relationships. I've only gotten a few chapters in, but am already relating this book to a lot of my past experiences. Even wondering about how long I should continue in (one of my) current jobs. After yesterday, I actually need to go back to this book for some encouragement, having ended (BY TEXT!) a relationship that I never should have let progress beyond "Nice to meet you". As the Beatles sang, "Hello, Goodbye"...
"A Monstrous Regiment of Women" --Laurie R. King
It's rare that a month goes by when I don't pick up a LRK "Russell" book, just to see how things are going with Mary and use her as inspiration stock up on my own reserve of gumption. If a character could come into my life and spend a day with me, I'd choose Russell. I'd like to be like her, in several ways (mostly meaningful ways, but also it'd be great to eat quantities of cheese and bread and still stay rail-thin).
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