Marin is a poet with his pictures! His works take me back to being a child, makes me remember things that are still in my soul but adult life has shroMarin is a poet with his pictures! His works take me back to being a child, makes me remember things that are still in my soul but adult life has shrouded and made hard to reach and remember....more
What first drew me into the story was the setting - rural Montana, then the characters carried me away, they were wonderful. And no, there isn't any eWhat first drew me into the story was the setting - rural Montana, then the characters carried me away, they were wonderful. And no, there isn't any extraterrestrial alien in the book, one of the characters, Claire is just an opinionated Brit on a randomly chosen get away. Her views do not always go down well, but then Alan and Joe find that they quite enjoy crossing swords with her. Maisie, of the thistledown hair, is drawn into their circle and what evolves is a tale of friendship and support. Like any experience with others in life - explore it enough and common ground can be found!...more
Stormy Weather is very much a 'thinking story'. A young man decides to join the Marine Corps just of high school. It seems to be a some what spur of tStormy Weather is very much a 'thinking story'. A young man decides to join the Marine Corps just of high school. It seems to be a some what spur of the moment decision and the author is thinking back on his life so far as a storm is developing. His basic training is the background as he develops what will surely be a lifelong friendship and a romantic interest. The military gives him the opportunity to develop the knowing that he is here to help and be loyal to others. The romantic element isn't resolved and no doubt it will be a subject for further writings. I liked the way the author moved the action along during basic training, but felt the personal relationships could have been given a bit more fleshing out and physical character descriptions- then again this is only part of the story and if it is ever expanded I'm sure this will be accomplished. The ending is excellent as the storm abates and the author is pondering the future. He is starting to know who he really is ( and that's what part of life is about - learning who we are! ) - and as he matures, I look forward to his farther explorations of 'self'. A solid 3.5 stars out of five and i have given it 4 to encourage the author to keep writing!...more
Another book read years ago that has 'somewhat' stuck with me - the most useful thing I remember is how to shield yourself from negative people and hoAnother book read years ago that has 'somewhat' stuck with me - the most useful thing I remember is how to shield yourself from negative people and how personal interactions can raise your energy levels. If you remember things from so called 'self-help' books - reading them was worth it. Life is for all types of learning....more
Classic SciFi - I remember when I received this book as part of an offer from the Science Fiction Book club - my father warned me about reading booksClassic SciFi - I remember when I received this book as part of an offer from the Science Fiction Book club - my father warned me about reading books that were anti-christian! How wrong he was, and it made me want to read even more!...more
Great science fiction - another one of my favourites from years back, still remember the title from back then. Titles that you still remember from timGreat science fiction - another one of my favourites from years back, still remember the title from back then. Titles that you still remember from times past means it was a memorable read and worthy of praise....more
Great book from my younger days, read it again last year and stands the test of time - anything by Richard Bach is great. Makes you think about realitGreat book from my younger days, read it again last year and stands the test of time - anything by Richard Bach is great. Makes you think about reality!...more
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