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Hal

Hal

has 16 followers and is following 14 people

I like books that take me to a new place and share an intimate world. Some authors show me that they are aware of parts of my life and others expose me to experiences I never knew. The more I read, the greater my appreciation of the art of writing. I look forward to sharing ideas with other of the Shelfari community.
  • Philadelphia, USA
  • member since August 25, 2009

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  • Ethan G

    Ethan G says

    I think Maniac Magee and Where the Red Fern Grows are both good books.

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,

    Thought if you have an interest in the 99% you might enjoy the following-

    http://bjsonline.org/2011/12/understanding-the-occupy-movement-perspectives-from-the-social-sciences/-

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hey Hal,
    Yes I read "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat" I bought the book at a used bookstore inside a public library for 50 cents. I happened to be trying to help my mom that day-she lost her sight a couple yrs. ago.due to a combination of macular degeneration and falls-she still has some peripheral vision left-for the time being.So yes Dr. Sacks books are relevant to me in a real way-my mom has a bit of aphasia also-music and singing improve esp. her mood/anger and frustration level and verbal memory dramatically.I figured this fact out before I read the book,however reading it later-helped me to realize what I had been doing-every time I sneakily slipped a C.D. into the player. I tried earplugs at one pt. I was so desperate-don't laugh-earplugs were useless but music worked like a charm-my prayers were answered.Has to be Roy Orbison/Nat King Cole or oldies. Pretty much all of Sacks books have something or other to offer me -on a personal basis. I am totally into Oliver Sacks books-never dry or boring.Luria is also esp. good -have to agree with Sacks.I'm just grateful my mom isn't into heavy metal or rap-:)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    No that is not a pic of me-I don't put images up-I don't have a Facebook.I am reading a Luria book as of now.I like to try and keep in the know with what the 99% are up to.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    No-but I plan to. I love music.I also have to read The Mind's Eye, Seeing Voices.I had a professor of philosophy who had to take statistics three times before she was able to pass the class-and I believe her husband who was a mathematics prof. helped her. If you find statistics easy-you can make quite a bit of money tutoring-as the majority of people are at a loss trying to understand statistics. I'll have to look into it one of these days-for curiosities sake.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Again Hal,
    I did not write a review-just checked your review as helpful and wrote my usual rambling reply to your review.My daughter has a minor in sociology. How did you get through the statistics-I've heard through the grapevine that they are murder.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    I read your review of Oliver Sacks book "In The Mind's Eye" I wrote a long and involved reply.(probably a tad too long)Are you a biologist of some sort?Thanks for your review!I changed my profile for the new Year 2012 -check it out.:)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hello Hal,

    It's me again:) I meant to write sooner however there was the little matter of a 2 country, multiple state electrical outage. All's well now. The author is Stanley Elkin.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Yosemite009

    Yosemite009 says

    I'll be happy to share thoughts with you. I hope you enjoy "Unbroken." I loved it. If it were fiction it would completely absurd because you wouldn't believe someone could survive such a prolonged ordeal. The title is perfect.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    Due to your book list I have found what looks to be a wonderful author-I'll soon know for sure as I am going to the library to explore my intuitions..I am excited! Hope your day is happy! :)

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Yosemite009

    Yosemite009 says

    Love your shelf and your personal description. I look forward to getting ideas for future reads from you.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    Thanks for your note.:) What have you been up to lately?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chelsea Mycroft Koii believes in Sherlock Holmes~

    Chelsea Mycroft Koii believes in Sherlock Holmes~ says

    ASDFGHJK THANK YOU.
    I like yours too.
    I feel like your saying should be "Hal is making things up again!" :D
    AREN'T THEY ADORABLE FNEBFEOB

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Sorry Hal-Somehow the video of ducks would not show-hopefully this one will-

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEBLt6Kd9EY

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hal,
    Here is the one of the mother duck and ducklings-I was worried about them-needlessly.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6VOr3HaMqo&feature=watch_response

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Here is one of inter-species friendship.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUV1oTciznE&NR=1&feature=fvwp

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    I only read from the first Chaos book Hal-I did not want to read the others ahead of time.

    Was this on your last trip to France?The recipe I posted for rice pudding hasn't changed in 2,000 yrs! The other day I was watching YouTube's of ducks-I'll see if I can find the one I want to send you. I like watching all kinds of animals-esp. people!:)

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    I read the Kindle Chaos -I enjoyed. I usually like dystopian books. Thank You!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    Thanks for your message! I am still walking-however I enjoy feeding the ducks much more than the walk itself.(not to say I don't enjoy the walk!)What is the name of the sci-fi you mentioned?

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Beginnings

    Beginnings says

    Hi Hal,
    Yes I did enjoy the book"Letting Go" I agree about Roth's insight-and who can not use a bit more insight? Personally I love the stuff and can easily read until epiphany.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )

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