Hey there all(but especially Hick Chick with all your great recommendations and reviews) ...here is a book I recommend. Not only is it a fine book about growing up on the water, which really is a different life than one growing up on the plains, or on a mountain, or in a desert, it a fine book written lovingly about growing up in my hometown. It's a bonus that it is a great read because initially I bought it for the fact that I knew every place the author talks about in here...When he names a street, I know exactly where he is...when he names a bar, I have had at least one beer there(if not more)...and it was nice to remember some of the better parts of home because I don't always remember it so fondly. Well, that's it for now...the phone just rang and I am off for an adventure. Later.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
the Highest Tide
Hey there all(but especially Hick Chick with all your great recommendations and reviews) ...here is a book I recommend. Not only is it a fine book about growing up on the water, which really is a different life than one growing up on the plains, or on a mountain, or in a desert, it a fine book written lovingly about growing up in my hometown. It's a bonus that it is a great read because initially I bought it for the fact that I knew every place the author talks about in here...When he names a street, I know exactly where he is...when he names a bar, I have had at least one beer there(if not more)...and it was nice to remember some of the better parts of home because I don't always remember it so fondly. Well, that's it for now...the phone just rang and I am off for an adventure. Later.
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How cool. I'm waiting for someone to write a book about my hometown. I will definitely have to check it out. Do you know the author?
Jim Lynch, the author is from Olympia, and grew up around the downtown area, though he is a bit older than me...I never met the guy but sometimes I wonder if someone I know knows him...I gave a copy to my sis for her birthday, one to dad for Father's Day...my brother's b'day is October and I will send him a copy...so far, no one I know has said a word about knowing him. We'll see in October if my brother knows him, as they are probably closer to the same age and probably went to the same schools...
I just read some reviews and it sounds good. I love this sort of book so I have stuck it on my holiday reading list. Thanks.
That's so cool to find a book about your home town!
I'll look for it; it's on my list.
I plan to fully embarrass most of the people I grew up with when my latest masterpiece is published!!!! (Are ya ready Biddie???)
oh, I can't wait to read all about you and Biddie... though I am sure you will change the names to protect the innocent, right?
I received this book for Christmas and enjoyed the story immensely. I was delighted to find that you have recommended such a fine book.
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