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Post by Chris on Apr 11, 2007 15:33:38 GMT -5
Very, very interesting, Kenina, karma. Imagine being such a talented musician and nobody notices you... I love classical music but I'm not sure I would notice either. When I'm at the train station I don't pay much attention to anything, just focusing on getting on the train in time.  This reminds me of the Danish violinist Kim Sjøgren who became Concert Master of The Royal Danish Orchestra at the age of 22, the youngest in the history of the orchestra. He was known to play his violin on "Strøget" occasionally. "Strøget" is the collective name of six streets in Copenhagen that are all car free zones. It is the longest pedestrian shopping area in the world (Sorry for bragging  ) I think he was more "successful" than Joshua Bell was but I reckon it was due to the different settings. Strøget is a shopping street where people are having more time than they do on a metro station during rush our. There are always artists and musicians performing during the summer and if they are any good, there will soon be a crowd gathered watching. So I assume there would be a crowd listening to Kim Sjøgren whenever he would be playing. I don't think he does that anymore, though with him, you never know. Take care and keep smiling -Chris  |
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Post by Chocky on Apr 12, 2007 5:16:02 GMT -5
What an interesting experiement! It does make me wonder if I would have stopped - I'd like to think I would have even for a moment, but maybe it depends on what's going in your life and head at the time.
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Post by inuvik on Apr 16, 2007 9:44:31 GMT -5
I finished the book last night. It is so wonderful! I am still amazed by all he accomplished. Approx. 750,000 miles before the age of steam, making him at that time the most prolific traveler in the world. The author has set up a great webpage about James Holman. Even if you don't read the book, checking this out is the next best thing! www.jasonroberts.net/holman.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2007 15:03:02 GMT -5
If this was not mentioned, I will - if so, I'm sorry. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is my top number one recommendation for "summer reading." The story takes you through Afghanistan, a time when this country was rich in culture and money; it all changed with the coup when the Russians moved in, and the Taliban. It also focuses on a childhood friendship, loyalty and betrayal.
Seriously, gang. Read. this. book.
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Post by rducasey on Jun 12, 2007 15:23:21 GMT -5
If this was not mentioned, I will - if so, I'm sorry. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is my top number one recommendation for "summer reading." The story takes you through Afghanistan, a time when this country was rich in culture and money; it all changed with the coup when the Russians moved in, and the Taliban. It also focuses on a childhood friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Seriously, gang. Read. this. book. Barbara, probably one of the best books I ever read! He has a new one just out. A Thousand Splendid Suns. I plan to read that this summer. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak about the Kite Runner last year at a Book Breakfast. His life almosts parallels the boy in the book, although it is fiction. He came to this country when the Taliban took over, and he is a doctor now in California. But absolutely a great read! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2007 15:35:47 GMT -5
If this was not mentioned, I will - if so, I'm sorry. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is my top number one recommendation for "summer reading." The story takes you through Afghanistan, a time when this country was rich in culture and money; it all changed with the coup when the Russians moved in, and the Taliban. It also focuses on a childhood friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Seriously, gang. Read. this. book. Barbara, probably one of the best books I ever read! He has a new one just out. A Thousand Splendid Suns. I plan to read that this summer. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak about the Kite Runner last year at a Book Breakfast. His life almosts parallels the boy in the book, although it is fiction. He came to this country when the Taliban took over, and he is a doctor now in California. But absolutely a great read! Mary, I have never read a more moving book, where I am sobbing every other page!!!! But it's a life-lesson, not a lifetime movie special (I don't want to discourage anyone). Most importantly, what I'm reading has shown me what a beautiful culture the people of Afghanistan have (still) and what a glorious country it was - I never knew that! Unfortunately (particularly since 9-11) many Americans are ignorant to this and Muslims.  Salaam! |
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Post by rducasey on Jun 28, 2007 17:21:22 GMT -5
If this was not mentioned, I will - if so, I'm sorry. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is my top number one recommendation for "summer reading." The story takes you through Afghanistan, a time when this country was rich in culture and money; it all changed with the coup when the Russians moved in, and the Taliban. It also focuses on a childhood friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Seriously, gang. Read. this. book. and A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini are two very powerful novels. Barb you were reading The Kite Runner, did you go on to A Thousand Splendid Suns? I just finished it and have to say I did not think he could top his first book, The Kite Runner, but I think he has. It is a marvelous story, a deeply moving account of family and friendships amid the backdrop of war torn Afghanistan. I highly recommend it. I could hardly put it down. I read recently that The Kite Runner was being made into a movie for release in November. I think I will check it out on IMdB. |
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Post by Katryna on Jun 29, 2007 4:34:59 GMT -5
If this was not mentioned, I will - if so, I'm sorry. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is my top number one recommendation for "summer reading." The story takes you through Afghanistan, a time when this country was rich in culture and money; it all changed with the coup when the Russians moved in, and the Taliban. It also focuses on a childhood friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Seriously, gang. Read. this. book. and A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini are two very powerful novels. Barb you were reading The Kite Runner, did you go on to A Thousand Splendid Suns? I just finished it and have to say I did not think he could top his first book, The Kite Runner, but I think he has. It is a marvelous story, a deeply moving account of family and friendships amid the backdrop of war torn Afghanistan. I highly recommend it. I could hardly put it down. I read recently that The Kite Runner was being made into a movie for release in November. I think I will check it out on IMdB. I just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns as well, and everything Mary had to say is true. I read that it was a story of "mothers and daughters", which it is. It is a real eye opener as to the fate of women in this region and the horrors of the Taliban. Starting the Kite Runner today! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2007 11:17:12 GMT -5
Well, I'm now on Dark Debts by Karen Hall. Hard to find book in a bookstore, but it is on Amazon.com. I'm intrigued by the book, and it's hard to put down. I highly recommend this book for sure - we now see where Demons came from.
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Post by rducasey on Sept 24, 2007 6:04:18 GMT -5
I am reading books by Nelson Demille right now, and really enjoying them. Night Fall, The Lion's Game, Gold Coast, Plum Island, among others. Many are set in NYC and Long Island, and the main character in four of them is an ex NYPD homicide detective, now working on an Anti Terrorist Task Force for FBI. (Shot in the line of duty, and now off the job. )Barb you would know all the locations. He is a great writer, and the humor will make you laugh right outloud. Very fast paced thrillers too. Recommend him highly. He is also the author of The General's Daughter, which I have not read yet.
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Sept 24, 2007 17:28:41 GMT -5
I am reading books by Nelson Demille right now, and really enjoying them. Night Fall, The Lion's Game, Gold Coast, Plum Island, among others. Many are set in NYC and Long Island, and the main character in four of them is an ex NYPD homicide detective, now working on an Anti Terrorist Task Force for FBI. (Shot in the line of duty, and now off the job. )Barb you would know all the locations. He is a great writer, and the humor will make you laugh right outloud. Very fast paced thrillers too. Recommend him highly. He is also the author of The General's Daughter, which I have not read yet. Oh, now those are my kind of stories - thanks for the heads up, Mary. And by the way, that book that I was reading way back when - when we got together in New York - I am still reading! With my schedule at work lately and how my head and eyes feel when I get home.....the last thing I want to do is read! But when I finally finish it (it's a great book by the way - The Ambler Warning by Robert Ludlum) I definitely plan to check these out. |
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Post by Katryna on Sept 24, 2007 17:48:54 GMT -5
I am reading books by Nelson Demille right now, and really enjoying them. Night Fall, The Lion's Game, Gold Coast, Plum Island, among others. Many are set in NYC and Long Island, and the main character in four of them is an ex NYPD homicide detective, now working on an Anti Terrorist Task Force for FBI. (Shot in the line of duty, and now off the job. )Barb you would know all the locations. He is a great writer, and the humor will make you laugh right outloud. Very fast paced thrillers too. Recommend him highly. He is also the author of The General's Daughter, which I have not read yet. Oh, now those are my kind of stories - thanks for the heads up, Mary. And by the way, that book that I was reading way back when - when we got together in New York - I am still reading! With my schedule at work lately and how my head and eyes feel when I get home.....the last thing I want to do is read! But when I finally finish it (it's a great book by the way - The Ambler Warning by Robert Ludlum) I definitely plan to check these out. I am halfway through Nightfall right now, and agree with Mary (who loaned me the book!). Mr. Demille has a very witty style and an easy read. I join her in recommending him! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2007 6:17:33 GMT -5
Oh, now those are my kind of stories - thanks for the heads up, Mary. And by the way, that book that I was reading way back when - when we got together in New York - I am still reading! With my schedule at work lately and how my head and eyes feel when I get home.....the last thing I want to do is read! But when I finally finish it (it's a great book by the way - The Ambler Warning by Robert Ludlum) I definitely plan to check these out. I am halfway through Nightfall right now, and agree with Mary (who loaned me the book!). Mr. Demille has a very witty style and an easy read. I join her in recommending him! I read The Gold Coast ironically when I was working on "The Gold Coast." The book talks about Locust Valley, New York which is north of Glen Cove, Long Island and the families that reside there are quite well off - old money. So anywhere he talked about, I knew or was right there. But I longed for Manhattan too much and here I am. GREAT book, BTW. Tell you what, the next time the three of you are in, I'll take you over there and show you the spots Demille talks about in his books. |
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Post by matilda on Sept 25, 2007 6:50:06 GMT -5
I am reading books by Nelson Demille right now, and really enjoying them. Night Fall, The Lion's Game, Gold Coast, Plum Island, among others. Many are set in NYC and Long Island, and the main character in four of them is an ex NYPD homicide detective, now working on an Anti Terrorist Task Force for FBI. (Shot in the line of duty, and now off the job. )Barb you would know all the locations. He is a great writer, and the humor will make you laugh right outloud. Very fast paced thrillers too. Recommend him highly. He is also the author of The General's Daughter, which I have not read yet. Thank you! Bookless and have holiday booked for first week of December - huge fan of the mystery for holiday reading and so many in the bookshops at the momennt it's hard to make a choice! Will amazon. Matilda |
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Post by housemouse on Jan 13, 2008 7:48:45 GMT -5
I just finished "The Good Life" by Jay McInnerney. Good book.
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