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Date Posted: 07:32:27 08/31/09 Mon
Author: fiona j
Subject: That’s it in a nut shell, for me, KathleenM: timeless problems, real people and real life; with all the joy, love and passion those three inspire. I’ve also learned from DG’s sense of humor.
In reply to: KathleenM 's message, "by its definition, literature is an enduring piece of writing but also one that changes or adds to the perceptions of the reader. A good beach read is fun but soon forgotten. There are a few authors whose books are much alike and I confuse which murder/lawsuit/character was in which. Likewise, good romance novels (are there are some) have characteristics that are the same and one is much like the other. The Books are not like that. They are so distinct and unique that we have passages memorized and scenes clearly imbedded in our minds. They touch on timeless problems of human beings and the characters are flawed--like real people. Nothing is easy--like real life. Yet there is joy and love and passion, as we all hope for. Only two other books have touched me like these: To Kill a Mockingbird and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. We are actually addicted to something that's good for us--literature!" on 05:21:01 08/31/09 Mon


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