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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I only just read this book-knew about it for years but just never got around to reading it. Anyway,
I needed this book at this time in my life. I laughed so much, not just at situations but at the
honesty of the writer. It was refreshing to read about someone living their life, honestly and
without apology and having the guts to write about it.
I appreciated the political jibes at Republicans (I am one) and I understood Julie's perspective
of her fellow co-workers. Because I am estranged (temporarily) from my Democrat sister I am going to
send her this book as a peace offering.
Anyway, now I am reading the blog, will see the movie, and hopefully
keep reading Julie Powell books. Write on, Ma'am.
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I only just read this book-knew about it for years but just never got around to reading it. Anyway,I needed this book at this time in my life. I laughed so much, not just at situations but at the
honesty of the writer. It was refreshing to read about someone living their life, honestly and
without apology and having the guts to write about it.
I appreciated the political jibes at Republicans (I am one) and I understood Julie's perspective
of her fellow co-workers. Because I am estranged (temporarily) from my Democrat sister I am going to
send her this book as a peace offering.
Anyway, now I am reading the blog, will see the movie, and hopefully
keep reading Julie Powell books. Write on, Ma'am.
(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)