So, yesterday was the official kick-off of the Keep Portland Weird festival here in Paris, which meant that I had a reading/screening in the...
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Rarely has a book so completely captured the transformation of a man and the development of a life worth living. The writing is lyrical and unique, the story engaging and compelling. As Quoyle experiences moments of pure joy, so too does the reader, delighting in his metamorphosis and renewal. This is a book to read and digest, then pick up and read again. I've read it over thirty times and each time I discover something new. I could not recommend a book more.
This is one of my all time favorite books. I loved it so much, I decided if I ever had a son, I would name him Fenno. The characters are rich and complex. The stories of their lives intertwine so believably and minutely, you are left with a feeling that you have known actual people when you have finished reading, and miss them when they are gone. A true masterpiece.
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This is just such a fascinating book. It is clearly written, direct, and immensely appealing, made even more so by the fact its author is known in the Portland legal community and by Oregonians because of his run for Attorney General. It reads like any fiction thriller--a real page turner. I highly recommend this book!
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An excellent examination of "positive-thinking" in this country. It shows how constant positive thinking teaches us to ignore reality and causes us to blame ourselves when things go wrong--things that are often caused by systemic problems in society--with the result that no one questions or tries to fix these ills. This is a great book and one that should be read by all.
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The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx
Lara Gardner, January 20, 2012
Rarely has a book so completely captured the transformation of a man and the development of a life worth living. The writing is lyrical and unique, the story engaging and compelling. As Quoyle experiences moments of pure joy, so too does the reader, delighting in his metamorphosis and renewal. This is a book to read and digest, then pick up and read again. I've read it over thirty times and each time I discover something new. I could not recommend a book more.Three Junes by Julia Glass
Lara Gardner, January 11, 2010
This is one of my all time favorite books. I loved it so much, I decided if I ever had a son, I would name him Fenno. The characters are rich and complex. The stories of their lives intertwine so believably and minutely, you are left with a feeling that you have known actual people when you have finished reading, and miss them when they are gone. A true masterpiece.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Convictions: A Prosecutor's Battles Against Mafia Killers, Drug Kingpins, and Enron Thieves by John Kroger
Lara Gardner, January 10, 2010
This is just such a fascinating book. It is clearly written, direct, and immensely appealing, made even more so by the fact its author is known in the Portland legal community and by Oregonians because of his run for Attorney General. It reads like any fiction thriller--a real page turner. I highly recommend this book!(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America by Barbara Ehrenreich
Lara Gardner, January 1, 2010
An excellent examination of "positive-thinking" in this country. It shows how constant positive thinking teaches us to ignore reality and causes us to blame ourselves when things go wrong--things that are often caused by systemic problems in society--with the result that no one questions or tries to fix these ills. This is a great book and one that should be read by all.(5 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)