Don't even doubt MJV about books. She knew what she was doing sending Thornton Wilder's Our Town with Ann Patchett's Tom Lake. She was wise both because immediately familiarity Town is important as one reads Lake, knowing me, I'd be tempted to fudge. Dutifully I read them in proper order and was glad I did.
Tom Lake is a good story well told. Patchett knows how to write to capture the readers attention. Perhaps her friendship with Tom Cruise was influential in the parts about movie making. She always intersperses succinct bits of wisdom into the narrative. For example she has this reflection on memory: "There is no explaining this simple truth about life: you will forget much of it." P. 116. Isn't that the way it is? We remember bits and pieces but whole experiences are forgotten.
Yes, glad I read and am grateful to MJV for both books.
Takk for alt,
Al
In the ongoing effort to educate you both on telephone etiquette the comics once again provides a teaching tool.
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