The following is a true story. Some names and hair colours have been changed.
Have you read this book?
I read it cover to cover on my travels back to British Columbia and was so completely enamored with it, I will send you a copy if you haven’t. Yeah its that good.
I love when art, in any form, changes you.
12 Comments
July 19, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Oooh, new bookie wook! I will have to go find this one :O) XO Thanks for the heads up!
July 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Its a great read, I’ll have to lend you mine if you can’t find it! I wonder if its out in paperback yet…hmmm.
July 19, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Oooo..I have heard of the book, but I haven’t actually gone out to look for it. Thanks for reminding me it exists!
July 20, 2009 at 5:27 am
I was woefully (and perhaps shamefully) unaware of the existence of this book, but it does sound like it belongs on my bedside pile. I shall keep an eye out for it in good bookstores everywhere.
July 20, 2009 at 9:25 am
BAP: I think you’d enjoy it, hopefully you’ll be able to find it without too much trouble!
Barb: Perhaps a copy will make its way to yours. Hey, by the time I’d send it, you’d probably be through your pile of books to read. ;)
July 20, 2009 at 11:08 am
Such an amazing read… I am so happy you enjoyed this one so much. Mark Oliver Everett astonished me with this one. I didn’t think he had it in him. I would contend those not even familiar with his music would take away something from this one. I’ve definitely gone back to his back catalog mind you and that too has been very rewarding.
Definitely one of my favourite books this year!
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July 20, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Thank-you so much for passing it along to me! I was so happy that it turned out to surpass my expectations. Yes, I’ve been going into his back catalog too. :) Everything seems a bit richer now knowing the history.
July 20, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I’ll have to check it out, I really enjoyed that PBS special about his Da’.
July 20, 2009 at 6:34 pm
no, but i will check it out
July 20, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Fearless: Have not seen it, hopefully it’ll replay.
GT: Do, its worth a read. :)
July 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Grrreat….. another book to add to my growing “must read” pile, which is kind of a nice problem to have really!
July 21, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I know the feeling, but yes, you’re right…not that bad of a problem!