tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post4333056479939288305..comments2024-03-18T04:40:38.214-05:00Comments on Murderous Musings: That Cherished BookChester Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-36744313024905369562014-01-11T07:41:10.728-06:002014-01-11T07:41:10.728-06:00Lyne, your comment confirms how cherished books im...Lyne, your comment confirms how cherished books impact our lives. It's stunning to think how well-chosen words can have such impact.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-59391234216699500182014-01-09T11:46:50.573-06:002014-01-09T11:46:50.573-06:00A cherished book would have to be The Secret Life ...A cherished book would have to be The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean by Trevor Corson...and who would have thought that they were so interesting! The book is a fascinating mix of research with scientists and fisherfolk, and an intimate look at the fishing communities in the Gulf of Maine. The book is beautifully written, and I left the pages with a small understanding and deep appreciation of the complexities of the lobstering industry. If you're going to read this book...also read David Foster Wallace's article "Consider the Lobster" that was published in Gourmet magazine in August 2004. It was a commissioned piece and not what they were expecting, but they published it anyway. Lynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722515706317150938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-46770475261086705152014-01-08T06:23:28.034-06:002014-01-08T06:23:28.034-06:00I totally agree, Jean. Hearing that someone cheri...I totally agree, Jean. Hearing that someone cherishes a book you have written would be better than winning the lotto.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-58345296222237152032014-01-07T19:20:22.884-06:002014-01-07T19:20:22.884-06:00I enjoyed the post, Mark. I have several cherished...I enjoyed the post, Mark. I have several cherished books that I won't loan or part with. I think most writers would love to produce a book that others consider a cherished possession. Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-66139165093660452972014-01-06T23:38:46.909-06:002014-01-06T23:38:46.909-06:00Paul, the best thing about books is we can get los...Paul, the best thing about books is we can get lost in them, and in many ways, live out our secret lives -- if only in our heads. :) Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-35209700981437561862014-01-06T21:53:59.386-06:002014-01-06T21:53:59.386-06:00Great piece, Mark. I like B-17s too. In fact, I ...Great piece, Mark. I like B-17s too. In fact, I bought a model of one a while ago, also a P-51 Mustang, but haven't been able to find the time to build them. But I'd have to say my two favorite books are The Razor's Edge by Somerset Maugham and The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas. The former because I relate to the character of Larry Darrell on a lot levels, his disillusionment after the war (WWI), and his search for peace and meaning in life. And the latter because it's the ultimate revenge story and revenge is so satisying. -- Paul D. MarksPaul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.com