Posted by karaS on September 14, 2004, at 0:09:13
In reply to Re: Can anyone recommend a good (auto)biography? » KaraS, posted by raybakes on September 13, 2004, at 7:19:34
> Hi Kara,
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> Although not a biography, I've just finished reading a warm and uplifting book called 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. It's been a best seller over here in England - all my friends have read it and highly recommend it too! Also found 'the power of myth' interviews with joseph campbell on audio tape uplifting and inspiring - find talking books by John O'donohue inspiring as well - love his warm irish accent!
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> Ray
Thanks, Ray. The Mark Haddon book is now on my list too.Funny that you should mention the "Power of Myth" interviews with Joseph Campbell as a good friend of mine has been telling me about those for years.
Also, funny that as a Brit you like the Irish accent. When I was in England many years ago, people there were making fun of a couple of Spanish girls I wads with who were going over to Ireland to live with a family to learn to speak English. The Brits thought it hysterical that anyone would go to Ireland to learn English, because of course, the Irish don't know who to speak English properly in their opinion.
Personally, I've never gotten into talking books but I've never really tried to. Might be a good thing to try the next time I take a long car trip.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Kara
P.S. I never got back to you on the alternative board because Larry did and he knows 10 times what I know.
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