Books that find you at the right time are the best.

Beautiful, comforting video! Thanks.

I love the idea of book fate so much, what a romantic idea. And honestly, I love this perspective, I've always thought rereading and losing the magic was a sad thing but you've really made me think

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

To me it’s like a relationship that’s run it’s course. It was still incredibly valuable, even though it isn’t what you need anymore 😉

All My Puny Sorrows reminds me of In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom which dealt with the process of how Bloom's husband, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, ended his life at Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland which provides assisted/accompanied suicide. Their pragmatic approach in the planning of his end of life was both heart wrenching yet illuminating and Amy's narration reflected both sides of that.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t heard of that book before. Thanks for the tip, Sharon. I’m going to look into it 😊

I feel this way too but I wouldn't have been able to articulate it. I will never again read Wuthering Heights as a heartbroken 16 year old, and thank god for that! But I can still reread and not diminish it. I like the concept of "loving" a book that is "just fine" and book serendipity is among the greatest joys in life!

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura 👋🏻 👋🏻 long time no see 😊 heard you’re gearing up for another mammoth readalong this summer!

I read AMPS and re-read Women Talking last year, they are so heavy yet so accessible and empathetic for people who have come from a place of understanding personally what the characters are going through or having zero understanding.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Heavy but accessible is such a perfect descriptor. That’s bang on, Becca.

The book fate part is so beautifully said that I’m just grateful for clicking this video

I have All My Puny Sorrows on my shelves because of you!! Hoping to get to it this year x

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Then future Jasmine is very very lucky 😊

Absolutely love this video, Rick. All my Puny Sorrows is one that has stuck with me ever since I read it. I liked your idea of not being sad if a re-read doesn’t hold up. That’s a good lesson to hold onto.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sonya!

I read AMPS because of you. I freaking LOVED it. I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did. Also, the authors personal like is just as interesting as the book itself.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty phenomenal 😊 so glad you liked it

I've been thinking about picking up All My Puny Sorrows over the last week or so and this has confirmed that I absolutely need to read it ASAP!!

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You absolutely do.

This is such a wonderful video. Makes me want to revisit All My Puny Sorrows again.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a new movie of it, too! It’s good 😊

A few of my favorite rereads that never disappoint are Ivanhoe, A Tale of 2 Cities, Les Mis, Silas Marner, and The Divine Comedy.

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing years ago that someone was doing a rewrite of Ivanhoe. I don’t think it was ever published, though. I was never able to find it

Crazy! I just started reading All My Puny Sorrows... my introduction to Toews. So far am loving it at a distance. I'm scared to get too attached..🥺

@RickMacDonnell

2 жыл бұрын

Attached you will get. No way around it 😊