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Trust me, I don't care what a "celebrity" deems as a great book, but I went through this list, wondering if any hidden (from me) gem would pop up. And one did:
A Death in the Family by James Agee.
When I looked it up on -- and ordered it from -- Amazon, I couldn't believe that I'd never heard of it. It sounds incredible.
And TWO of the celebrities listed it as their favorite book. How could TWO of them steer me wrong? HAHAHA!
Really, though, it sounds like a great (and sad) story.
That does sound like a beautiful, yet tragic, book, Dawn. I just ordered it.
Another one popped into my mind. It's nonfiction. I read it years ago and it is wonderful. I always liked George McGovern and the story/struggle of his daughter, Terry, is heartbreaking and related with great love by her father.
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That one sounds good, too! I do, however, have a problem understanding books about alcohol and drug addiction. I don't drink at all (I never acquired a taste for it) and the thought of not having control of my mind due to drugs is not something that I can wrap my head around. Because of that, I just can't relate to those books, often enough. Sometimes I do, though, and I imagine that the father/daughter relationship will help pave the way (I'm such a Daddy's girl). I'll put that McGovern book on my list.
A Death in the Family that we both ordered (YAY!!!) was listed as autobiographical fiction. Whenever I see that term used, I know (or believe) that it's more autobiography than fiction, and typically like it more for that reason.
I'm afraid I will try and remain unaware of celebrities' tastes when it comes to books as it would possibly ruin my favourite literature if I knew some despised celebrity shared my tastes !! Should I find out that Paris Hilton loved "The Grapes of Wrath" or Britney Spears adored Oscar Wilde, I might never pick those books up ever again....
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Originally Posted by Mooseketeer
I'm afraid I will try and remain unaware of celebrities' tastes when it comes to books as it would possibly ruin my favourite literature if I knew some despised celebrity shared my tastes !! Should I find out that Paris Hilton loved "The Grapes of Wrath" or Britney Spears adored Oscar Wilde, I might never pick those books up ever again....
Oh, my dear Moosey, I think you're safe; there's absolutely no chance that this would happen. And, should they claim any of those as their favorites (favourites -- I'm Canadian, so I do that too!), we'd know that they're simply lying just to get your goat!
Trust me, I don't care what a "celebrity" deems as a great book, but I went through this list, wondering if any hidden (from me) gem would pop up. And one did:
A Death in the Family by James Agee.
When I looked it up on -- and ordered it from -- Amazon, I couldn't believe that I'd never heard of it. It sounds incredible.
Celebrities aside - which is certainly the best place to keep most of them, the Agee book is an American classic. Reading it should be a very satisfying and worthwhile experience.
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Originally Posted by kevxu
Celebrities aside - which is certainly the best place to keep most of them, the Agee book is an American classic. Reading it should be a very satisfying and worthwhile experience.
LOL! Clever!
I'm so excited to have found this book. Have you read it?
I have a ton of books to read before this one, but I'm excited to just have it and know it's waiting for me.
I'm afraid I will try and remain unaware of celebrities' tastes when it comes to books as it would possibly ruin my favourite literature if I knew some despised celebrity shared my tastes !! Should I find out that Paris Hilton loved "The Grapes of Wrath" or Britney Spears adored Oscar Wilde, I might never pick those books up ever again....
LOL---Paris Hilton choosing "The Grapes of Wrath" as a personal favorite.
If you mentioned that book to that twit she'd probably think it was a how-to guide for making your own wine.
I think Green Eggs & Ham would be more her style.
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HAHAHA!
Should I find out that Paris Hilton loved "The Grapes of Wrath" or Britney Spears adored Oscar Wilde, I might never pick those books up ever again....
