Definitely one of my favorite books to enjoy once a year or so.
I can highly recommend going back to old favorites and reading them again.....and again. You might be surprised how, as your life unfolds and gains evolving perspective, the books you thought you knew actually have underlying themes and ideas that finally resonate.
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Strangely enough, I am going through a similar realization re-reading "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C. S. Lewis. My preteen niece has become interested in the books; her perspective has also given the characters a new "life".
It made me wonder what your interpretation of the cover of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" might look like.
Posted by Johnny Logan | July 23, 2012 8:53 AM
Posted on July 23, 2012 08:53
Hey JL
Neat suggestion. I'd like to dive back into that one. maybe put my twist on it.
Posted by John Cox | July 23, 2012 11:01 AM
Posted on July 23, 2012 11:01
Used to read to the kids at night. House of the Seven Gables, Silas Marner, Carry on Mr Bowdich, The Scarlet Letter.....
Years later they still remember them....and walk off with MY copies!
Posted by GarandFan | July 24, 2012 12:52 AM
Posted on July 24, 2012 00:52
HEY G
The gift of shared reading. Quite nice.
Posted by John Cox | July 24, 2012 1:30 AM
Posted on July 24, 2012 01:30
Not familiar with this book.
Most of the books available to me were older--19th through mid-20th century.
Love the illustration, though.
Posted by Terwiliger | July 24, 2012 5:33 AM
Posted on July 24, 2012 05:33
Great sentiment, John. Now WHERE is my copy of "Pat the Bunny"?
Posted by Dave Balderstone | July 24, 2012 11:47 AM
Posted on July 24, 2012 11:47
Hooking back in. I've relocated from Evergreen CO to Anchorage AK.
T. You should read Watership Down
Posted by Cowboy | July 24, 2012 8:28 PM
Posted on July 24, 2012 20:28
Hey Cowboy
Good to hear. I read you're getting 21 hours of daylight!
Posted by John Cox | July 24, 2012 9:11 PM
Posted on July 24, 2012 21:11
HEY COWBOY:
You should see my "to read" pile. My "to read" list makes the pile look small, then there are several discs full of pdf books & essays.
I'll add Watership Down to my list--I can bump it to the top & maybe work it in on a library trip. A change of pace might do me some good.
I'm glad you checked in. In your post on a previous thread you said you would be occupied with your move for a while, & I didn't get the chance to wish you "Happy trails" before the thread closed.
Happy trails!
Posted by Terwiliger | July 25, 2012 1:39 AM
Posted on July 25, 2012 01:39
(belated)
Posted by Anonymous | July 25, 2012 1:41 AM
Posted on July 25, 2012 01:41
Be vewwwy vewwy quiet. We're hunting wabbits!
Posted by Doc Al | July 25, 2012 8:35 AM
Posted on July 25, 2012 08:35