Was intrigued by the style and size of this book, that is what attracted me in the first instance. The fact that I was also standing in a book shop that I had been visiting for nearly 30 years and it was it's last day of opening meant that I had to buy something. I pondered and took a while with my selection, I ended up with two books so the other will be reviewed at another time. I did um and ah for a while about my purchases and I actually ended up with something that I usually avoid - a mystical, whimsical piece, an odd little offering. Many times I thought no this isn't for me but there was something about it that kept me with it and ended up reading it over a weekend. It was a dip into a love story with a very strange contrasting support act. All hail to Frank, what a stellar, understanding and patient character he was! And good on you Violet for your conviction and courage in the face of adversity.
Odd, weird but an enduring relationship made it worth persevering with.
Not sure about you but I can't see Dragons either.
Monday 30 June 2014
Sunday 8 June 2014
The household guide to dying by Debra Adelaide
I can across this one in our library's new BorrowBox eBook list of offerings. The title and blurb intrigued me so I thought why not download it. After finishing the novel I felt pleased that I had read it although the timing of reading it was strange as I lost one of my colleagues during the time I was reading it, sadly her passing was sudden and unexpected.
The main character in this book, however, was planning for the day that she would die, she knew it was going to happen as cancer had taken over her body and treatment was no longer working. The cancer was going to win. She faced this bravely and head on, making lists, connecting with people she needed to and giving her family hints about life when she leaves. Yes, she was angry at times but although the novel dealt with the process of dying she seemed to be able to approach it calmly. I was totally intrigued by her husband's character, would have loved to hear the story from his point of view - he was soooo understanding.
The book certainly beckons you to think about your own mortality, and perhaps more about the celebration of your life - what is it really about?
Interesting, confronting and quite hilarious as the author blends her characters witty responses to a 'dear Delia' column throughout the book.
And I certainly didn't know that Mrs Beeton was only 28 when she died!
The main character in this book, however, was planning for the day that she would die, she knew it was going to happen as cancer had taken over her body and treatment was no longer working. The cancer was going to win. She faced this bravely and head on, making lists, connecting with people she needed to and giving her family hints about life when she leaves. Yes, she was angry at times but although the novel dealt with the process of dying she seemed to be able to approach it calmly. I was totally intrigued by her husband's character, would have loved to hear the story from his point of view - he was soooo understanding.
The book certainly beckons you to think about your own mortality, and perhaps more about the celebration of your life - what is it really about?
Interesting, confronting and quite hilarious as the author blends her characters witty responses to a 'dear Delia' column throughout the book.
And I certainly didn't know that Mrs Beeton was only 28 when she died!
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