Thank you for that thoughtful piece - I like the idea of trying different approaches to a 'story'. Have you read Claire Kilroy's little novel 'Soldier Sailor'?
I read it in one sitting, and am now reading it aloud in nightly installments to a friend. It approaches the mother/bond in a part-internal monologue - and I wonder if she took tried various ways of approach 😊
Thanks for the recommendation. I don't know that book and will look out for it.
I'm interested in what you say about internal monologue. That's often what I'm most drawn to writing, but when I'm reading I sometimes like it when stuff happens!
I love that you're reading the novel aloud to a friend each night.
Yes, it's addressed to her small son, but really a monologue...moving and funny by turns.
My friend has pain issues and sleeps badly - sleep clinic recommended 'the voice of a trusted friend'. A win-win, because I LOVE reading aloud, and we both love great books - we are 3 1/2 years and about 25 books in now. I send them as voice-recordings on WhatsApp, simples 😊
35 books! What a lovely way to stay in touch with a friend.
Your description of Soldier Sailor reminds me of one of my favourite books of all time, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, in which an older dad writes an extended letter to his young son, for him to read when he reaches adulthood. It's moving and wonderful. Maybe you and your friend would like it! (If you don't know it already.)
What a beautifully written story. That alone would’ve kept me reading. But then there are four or five sentences in need to return to for reflection. And thank you for the prompts!
Thank you for that thoughtful piece - I like the idea of trying different approaches to a 'story'. Have you read Claire Kilroy's little novel 'Soldier Sailor'?
I read it in one sitting, and am now reading it aloud in nightly installments to a friend. It approaches the mother/bond in a part-internal monologue - and I wonder if she took tried various ways of approach 😊
Thanks for the recommendation. I don't know that book and will look out for it.
I'm interested in what you say about internal monologue. That's often what I'm most drawn to writing, but when I'm reading I sometimes like it when stuff happens!
I love that you're reading the novel aloud to a friend each night.
Yes, it's addressed to her small son, but really a monologue...moving and funny by turns.
My friend has pain issues and sleeps badly - sleep clinic recommended 'the voice of a trusted friend'. A win-win, because I LOVE reading aloud, and we both love great books - we are 3 1/2 years and about 25 books in now. I send them as voice-recordings on WhatsApp, simples 😊
35 books...
35 books! What a lovely way to stay in touch with a friend.
Your description of Soldier Sailor reminds me of one of my favourite books of all time, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, in which an older dad writes an extended letter to his young son, for him to read when he reaches adulthood. It's moving and wonderful. Maybe you and your friend would like it! (If you don't know it already.)
Mm, I tried it once, isn't it 'religious'?
I didn't think of it that way but the protagonist is a minister of the church, so I suppose in a way it is. Sounds like it wasn't your cup of tea!
I'll take another look, though, next time I see it - thanks😊
What a beautifully written story. That alone would’ve kept me reading. But then there are four or five sentences in need to return to for reflection. And thank you for the prompts!
Thanks Maj-Britt, I always enjoy reading your reflective newsletter, so now I'm wondering which sentences and what reflections they led to!