Comments on: Reading Update http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/ the agony and ecstasy of a reading life Sun, 27 May 2012 02:36:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: catharina http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/#comment-45929 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:32:22 +0000 http://somanybooksblog.com/?p=2768#comment-45929 Strange as it may seem, last year I opened ‘When things fall apart’ and read the first seven lines (in dutch that is) about her taking a sabbatical.
After thinking ‘Okay this is what this book has to tell me’, I closed it and put it back on the shelf. Since then I try to live – within my personal circumstances and possibilities – what to me seemed the essence of those lines. Paradoxically it is – of course – hard work.
I am looking forward to your review now.

]]> By: Dorothy W. http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/#comment-45886 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:41:12 +0000 http://somanybooksblog.com/?p=2768#comment-45886 I’m sorry to hear things have been difficult for your Bookman. I hope his sleeping patterns and energy levels improve. The Chodron book sounds really good. I’m interested in Buddhism as well, and I like the idea of a book about dealing with difficult times that isn’t necessarily comforting and doesn’t rush to offer easy answers. I’m looking forward to hearing more.

]]> By: Stefanie http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/#comment-45880 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:35:30 +0000 http://somanybooksblog.com/?p=2768#comment-45880 Daphne, thanks! I know you can relate. Sword at Sunset just got to a really good part. I think if you like Arthurian anything you will like this. I’ll let you know for sure when I’m done.

Iliana, good memory! I read The Art of Happiness at Work last summer/fall. It was quite good and helped me cope with my job until I found one at a library. And thanks for the good vibes!

]]> By: iliana http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/#comment-45878 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:34:33 +0000 http://somanybooksblog.com/?p=2768#comment-45878 I can’t remember if you’ve mentioned this before but have you read The Art of Happiness? I found it quite inspirational. I’ve been meaning to read something by Pema Chodron but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. I look forward to your thoughts on that one.

Sending Mr. Bookman some healing vibes!

]]> By: Daphne http://somanybooksblog.com/2009/07/19/reading-update-5/#comment-45876 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:51:01 +0000 http://somanybooksblog.com/?p=2768#comment-45876 I’m picking up the book again tomorrow – it’s certainly an interesting perspective. I’m so sorry Bookman is having a rough go — I certainly empathize with both of you!

I also love Arthurian anything, so will be interested in how that books goes…

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