pickWhat is there to say about this classic work except expressing that must read it? Frankl writes devastatingly of his experience of the Holocaust but maintains the core of his personal and professional philosophy throughout, that of logotherapy and the human need for meaning. A touchstone reminding us of our humanity and the depth within every individual. As difficult as the subject matter can be, this is an empowering and uplifting work.
pickFifteen Dogs (Quincunx 2), by André Alexis (2015 ??)
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Premise: Apollo and Hermes grant fifteen dogs human intelligence to settle a bet over whether it is possible for mortals to die happy.
Review: I DNFed this on a first try after it won the 2015 Giller Prize, but I‘ve recently become an André Alexis fan so thought I‘d try again, and I‘m so glad I did. It‘s thoughtful, insightful, and beautifully-written, with memorable characters.⬇️
Schrodinger‘s cat 🐈 lesson for the pint-size set. 😄 Written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. I‘m not sure how well it lands with the kids.
I wanted to take a moment to pay homage to Portlanders who, instead of being cowed by a dictator, embraced their first amendment right to peaceful assembly and continued protesting, but in costume, to prove the lie to their city being “war ravaged.” I cannot think of a better response. I love their creativity and stance for their, and our, rights.
pickThis book is more relevant than ever. Reading this is like reliving every day of the current administration. It‘s horrifying to know we‘re watching Facism unfold in real time. This is the book for you if you want to learn how to combat against Facism, know what we‘re up against, & continue to push back on this new unsettling reality. “Facist politics preys on the human fragility that makes our own suffering seem bearable if we know that those we
pickI used to have more of an interest in hearing about spiritual and religious journeys than I do now. Maybe it‘s got something to do with the United States becoming a theocracy…
This memoir has a little humor. The author has a moment when he thinks about death, and is inappropriately asked about his spiritual state; he then goes in search of something but not knowing what, and meets many interesting people on different paths along the way. ⬇️
I am still not actually reading Proust but books that refer to it. Also I am trying to learn some French in case I can do it that way, but I like the language anyway since English is so much made from it.
pickI really liked this book. The author has died but his words are ever significant. The book isn‘t just First Nations spirituality and teachings. It goes deep into examining the harmful systems we live in today that are destroying us and our planet. Recommend.
#5JoysFriday
Too busy dining & dancing last night at a fundraiser for a local University to post!
1) river walk
2) Marcella Hazan‘s beef bolognes
3) Poe & I reading
4)Cut flowers still blooming ever after a freeze
5) my sister & I at last night‘s dinner dance!
