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Jean L

Jean L

the avatar illustration is from http://www.athertonlin.com/
where greeting cards, calendars, etc. are available from my son and son in law

my book, Breathing Rice, An East West Love Story was nominated for a pushcart prize. available through amazon or the publisher, fithian press. my blog
www.tumbleweedblossoms.blogspot.com
  • CA, USA
  • member since October 28, 2007

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  • Hahtoolah

    Hahtoolah says

    Jonathan Harr also wrote A Civil Action about 10-15 years ago. That is the only book I have read by him. Let me know how you like The Lost Painting.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Hi Jean,
    Since you're planning to read my first book I thought you'd be interested to know that "STRETCH: Coming of Age in Post-War Germany", the sequel to "Weeds Like Us" has just been published! You can find details on my website:www.weedslikeus.com as well as on amazon.com and bn.com. Happy reading and happy holidays!

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

    Beginnings says

    Hello Jean,
    The book 'You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know" has piqued my interest. I recently finished''The Strangest Man The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac Mystic of The Atom'' In the Dirac biography they very briefly mentioned how Dirac himself at times would have trouble recognizing faces. Interestingly, right before I read about Dirac one of my daughters friends mentioned to us one night over dinner that she was tested and discovered the same neurological problem of not being able to recognize faces. I wonder would a person like this be able to recognize their own face in the mirror? ..or does it just consist of other's faces? What if they looked like a mini- me of one of their parents..would that allow them to see their parent's face? I remember as a teenager on the Navajo Indian reservation looking into the girls room mirror and thinking 'Who is that white girl?" Suddenly I recognized it was me! A little different and similar as the neurological problem.Maybe my experience was a type of culture shock..maybe if Dirac was autistic there could also be a shock of a different type.

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

    Beginnings says

    Hello Jean,

    I was contemplating reading ''It is Well With My Soul The Extraordinary Life Of A 105 Year Old Woman ..You happened to be one of 17 Shelfarians who have read it among my small circle of friends!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Hi Jean. Just thought you'd like to know that, in addition to the paperback and hardcover versions, my book "Weeds Like Us" is now also available on KINDLE at www.amazon.com. Best wishes, Gunter

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Jean, I read it because I was interested to hear what she had to say about Norman Mailer. It was worth it for that but I don't think it's a great book. She "protests too much" about leaving her young son in Arkansas when she first went to NYC and also about what good friends she was with all of his kids and former wives. Also couldn't figure out why she didn't think he'd hook up with other women given his history but I guess love is blind. If you read it let me know what you think too. Judy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Hi Jean, I surprised myself and really like The Lacuna. I didn't expect to because I wasn't that interested in the Mexico setting. I knew Trotsky was killed there but had no idea of his relationship with Diego Rivera an his wife. Kingsolver wrote some very funny dialogue between Harry and his mother. Also enjoyed the part set in Asheville, NC. Think the author must live somewhere near there. The stenographer was a splendid character and Kingsolver did a fantastic job tying all of this together with the 50's "Red Scare" and the HUAC. I remember some of that time period and watching the Army-McCarthy hearings. To top it off, the ending was fantastic. Five stars...Judy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Suzanne

    Suzanne says

    A movie was made of the Yacoubian Building . . . I don't know if it on DVD, but it was great!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lululibrarygal

    Lululibrarygal says

    Hi Jean-

    Little Heathens was great. I bet Millie Kalish is just as spunky now as she was in the 1930s!

    Laura

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Monique

    Monique says

    Dear Jean, I'm wishing you a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2010 for you and all your love ones!
    Greetings, Monique

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Sure will! I have a stack of TBR right now. Hope you had a nice Thansgiving. We're in Columbia, SC now and going to visit the zoo. Thanks for the recommendation too.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Monique

    Monique says

    Thanks for your comment Jean. It's not that I don't like Oprah, but I somethings think she's a little to harsh for the people in her show. Although he lied to her, she could have used her power to protect Mr. Rosenblat.
    It's good to be friends! I got a lot of inspiration of all of the shelfs, also from yours. (for example, it reminds me that I really have to read Don Quixotte!) I wish I had more time to talk to you all. Hope you have a wonderful day!
    Love, Monique

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Thanks so much Jean!! The books came today and I can't wait to read them. It's a special thrill getting books in the mail!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Suzanne

    Suzanne says

    Hi Jean! I had to chuckle over your review of the New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance book! Being one of those liberal Mormons, I just have to read it now! First up in the new year!! And yes, I've gone to some of those dances . . . . lol!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Linda

    Linda says

    I haven't read it yet, on my TBR list which gets longer everyday! Looking forward to it even more since hearing how much you enjoyed it Jean.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Either Daughter of China or Plain Language of love and loss would be fine but don't rush as I have plenty to read right now.
    I read the Theroux book and enjoyed it but our guide in China was offended by his statement comparing pigeons to rats in Shanghai. I tried to explain that people here thought of pigeons as pests for the most part but he thought that was extreme to compare them to rats. He was from a town about 100 miles from Shanghai. Always interesting to get another viewpoint.
    Judy

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Linda

    Linda says

    Hi Jean, I have to admit I found "Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee" on your shelf and was thrilled! I grew up in Thomaston, AL which is a little over 60 miles from Monroeville. Of course, "To Killl a Mockingbird" is a favorite of mine. Thanks for the lead. :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    HI JEAN, I SEE YOU'VE READ THE MAGNIFICENT Ambersons. I added it because another friend gave it 5 stars. How would you rate it? I loved The Midwife. If you have trouble getting a copy, let me know and I'll mail you mine.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Suzanne

    Suzanne says

    Unlike my private note to you, I couldn't wait until next week to finish your book. I got up early this morning and devoured it with a cup of hot chocolate. Honestly, I enjoyed every page!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Darra W

    Darra W says

    No, I've never (blush!) read East of Eden either, although I've read The Red Pony, The Pearl, and Of Mice and Men. I loved Angle of Repose and that led me to Crossing to Safety, another Stegner book that I enjoyed, although the subject matter is very different from AofR.

    I'm looking forward to River Town, which I just picked up at a local used book store. I think Hessler is a wonderful writer; Oracle Bones was fascinating. Have you read The Last Days of Old Beijing (published in 2008, I believe)? If you enjoy Hessler, I think you might enjoy that also.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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