More than once, I paused to hear music the author mentioned or to investigate a particularly unfamiliar British idiom. In short, I found myself quite engrossed.
In the chapter of the same name as my post, there is a thought provoking treatise on life and death. Essentially, Gillibran Brown says we're all humans going through variations on a theme. His Wednesday was one of mourning at a funeral. Others might be celebrating a new relationship or some success at work.
Here is his brilliant summation:
In short, as individuals, we are all just a life in the day of Wednesday, or whatever day of the week it happens to be.
I've been thinking about reading that. Thanks for sharing, Darla! It sounds great.
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ReplyDeleteThank you, dears. I found this on The GLBT Bookshelf Rummage Sale shelf. Then I went and bought the sequel, which has so far had me laughing crazily. The author even sent me a note of thanks through the purchase page. Gillibran's anonymous message gave a special touch without being creepy.
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