tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post8889649593283383404..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Left NeglectedLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-22281364692991763562011-01-15T10:06:22.079-08:002011-01-15T10:06:22.079-08:00Jill - I had the same sort of response to the nove...Jill - I had the same sort of response to the novel. It's amazing how much we take for granted, but Genova does an amazing job of reminding us what's important.<br /><br />I'm going to have to go back and re-read Still Alice and Left Neglected. Maybe once I've done that, her third book will be out!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-44319895601929406452011-01-11T07:56:00.269-08:002011-01-11T07:56:00.269-08:00I read this over the weekend and loved it. I found...I read this over the weekend and loved it. I found myself really getting caught up in the condition and internalizing it...every time I got up, I was actually surprised that my left worked. It was a very odd sensation...and really speaks to how powerful the writing was. I'm going to have to go back and read Still Alice. I'm one of the few that never did.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790372684512429774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-40555640054617828172010-11-11T17:45:07.549-08:002010-11-11T17:45:07.549-08:00Wendy - I'll send out a reminder post, just in...Wendy - I'll send out a reminder post, just in case anyone forgets about this book by January. ;)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23863407173967749012010-11-09T20:21:16.856-08:002010-11-09T20:21:16.856-08:00I've heard some good things about this book .....I've heard some good things about this book ... and now with your review, it looks like I need to pick up a copy of this book come January :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-11429926142005741292010-11-08T17:35:39.600-08:002010-11-08T17:35:39.600-08:00Iliana - Not until January 4th, but that will be h...Iliana - Not until January 4th, but that will be here before we know, right? Definitely read this one. It's soooooo good. I think I want to read it again in the next few months. I rarely ever do that (re-read), especially so soon after finishing.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-5403766349503133752010-11-08T16:41:13.346-08:002010-11-08T16:41:13.346-08:00Oh I didn't know she had a new book out. Defin...Oh I didn't know she had a new book out. Definitely adding it to my list. I read Still Alice earlier this year and you are so right - terrifying! I loved that it did read like a memoir. Wonderful review!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-22584986524105614412010-11-07T11:50:37.510-08:002010-11-07T11:50:37.510-08:00Megan - I wish it were already out so I could star...Megan - I wish it were already out so I could start hand selling it at work this holiday season.<br /><br />Nan - She reminds me a bit of Mary Doria Russell, in that sense. Mary with linguistics and Lisa with neuroscience. Such amazing women!<br /><br />And I agree. You can do everything in your power to protect your loved ones (and yourself), but harm can still come to them, can't it?<br /><br />Thank you for your nice words about my review. I enjoyed writing it!<br /><br />Marcia - This is your kind of book, I just know it! And it's definitely one to own, not borrow. :)<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the review. And, yes! I remember a discussion about another kiss passage. I think it was in a Jeanne Ray novel. Perhaps <i>Step.Ball.Change</i>. I'll have to do some digging around, too.<br /><br />Christa - I feel very lucky that I got to read this so far in advance. As I said to Marcia, this is one to own, not borrow. Enjoy!<br /><br />Nat - Oh, it's so good to see you here again!!! I've missed you!! <br /><br />It's a wonderful book and, yes, the cover is gorgeous. You definitely need to get a copy of <i>Still Alice</i> and give it read this winter. Then you'll be all set to get <i>Left Neglected</i> as soon as it's published.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23403319382789620012010-11-07T11:35:34.768-08:002010-11-07T11:35:34.768-08:00Lisa - Isn't that a great passage? :) I hope y...Lisa - Isn't that a great passage? :) I hope you give Still Alice a chance. I know it sounds very sad and upsetting, but I think it deals with such an important issue and I can't recommend it highly enough.<br /><br />Joy - WOO, is right! I can't wait for you to read this one, too. I have a feeling you'll enjoy it just as much as I did.<br /><br />Kathy - It really is an amazing work of fiction. And, yeah, I love that cover art, too.<br /><br />Staci - She's quite an amazing writer. Both of her novels are packed with serious information, but tempered with compassion and tenderness. You're going to love this one, I just know it.<br /><br />Bellezza - It <i>is</i> just as good, if not better! And, yes, I long to simplify and slow down, too. Maybe when my hubby retires?<br /><br />Kay - I <i>do</i> know and I know you'll love this one, too. I remember watching Regarding Henry, but it's been several years and I don't remember a lot of the details. I'll have to add it to my queue over on Netflix and give it another watch. I also want to read Lee & Bob Woodruff's book, In An Instant. I've had it on my shelf for several years now.<br /><br />Diane - More like a Grand Slam, in my opinion. :)<br /><br />Jenclair - Do yourself a favor and get a copy of Still Alice asap. Before you know it, it'll be January and you can move on to Left Neglected. You're in for a treat with both of this novels.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-24049414438880348552010-11-07T07:27:09.896-08:002010-11-07T07:27:09.896-08:00This sounds really good! And I have to say the cov...This sounds really good! And I have to say the cover is stunning. I haven't read Still Alice yet but I remember you raving about it. Sounds like now I need to add both to my list.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-46743145855429378472010-11-06T19:58:27.805-07:002010-11-06T19:58:27.805-07:00I am SO JEALOUS that you get to read this!!! Still...I am SO JEALOUS that you get to read this!!! Still Alice is one of my favorite books - I love the way she writes and how the story unfolds. I borrow 99% of my books from the library, and may just have to buy this one!christa @ mental foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272799752169958460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13509920300806851342010-11-04T09:28:21.141-07:002010-11-04T09:28:21.141-07:00I've been eagerly waiting for this review, Les...I've been eagerly waiting for this review, Les! Wonderfully written. <br /><br />The kiss passage--oh, my. I think I remember a long time ago at On the Porch Swing we had exchanges about another kiss passage very much like this that struck a chord with many people. I'll have to go back through some old book journals to find it.<br /><br />January 4 has a big circle around it on my calendar. Book budget be forewarned: This one isn't going on the library reserve list!!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456358514871810611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-19656723001364503602010-11-04T08:33:34.683-07:002010-11-04T08:33:34.683-07:00Isn't it interesting that she is able to combi...Isn't it interesting that she is able to combine her scientific knowledge into well-written, interesting stories? I love that. I'm fascinated by all brain things. You've written a great review, Les. The part about meditation is a lesson we don't seem to learn very well. Why do we think we must do twenty things at once? And which of those twenty things really need to be done? I think that's why there are so many other things being done while people drive. It isn't enough to 'just' drive anymore. I don't know why we are so damn busy. Our parents and grandparents worked hard and they didn't seem this driven. They knew to have fun also. <br />And there is no safety. Sadly, even those helmets don't always work.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28675576957694287522010-11-03T19:24:12.148-07:002010-11-03T19:24:12.148-07:00I saw this in Shelf Awareness, and it piqued my in...I saw this in Shelf Awareness, and it piqued my interest. After your review, I'm sure I'm going to have to get my hands on a copy!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-40006053003878346412010-11-03T06:54:25.125-07:002010-11-03T06:54:25.125-07:00I haven't read anything by Genova, but I'v...I haven't read anything by Genova, but I've enjoyed Marisa de los Santos. The quotes you used are great. I'll put Genova on my list!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-5348969961332176932010-11-02T19:40:06.114-07:002010-11-02T19:40:06.114-07:00WOW...a second home run for Genova? How great is t...WOW...a second home run for Genova? How great is that. Glad u loved this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-46094979257214961342010-11-02T19:23:36.500-07:002010-11-02T19:23:36.500-07:00Well, you know how much I loved STILL ALICE. I...Well, you know how much I loved STILL ALICE. I'm so pleased that this book is such a good one. I'm not surprised. It reminds me a bit of a movie that came out quite some time ago with Harrison Ford as the main character, Regarding Henry. The passages you shared are wonderful and I look forward to delving into this book. Such a gifted author and such a wonderful thing to be able to share these characters with readers. Thanks for the review!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-84585252450065061502010-11-02T19:07:35.338-07:002010-11-02T19:07:35.338-07:00I loved STiLL ALiCE (Lisa's obvious education ...I loved STiLL ALiCE (Lisa's obvious education and experience brought such an essential foundation to that book!), and this sounds just as good. I was caught in the beginning of your review where you said back to a simpler life...taking care of one's self and one's family. Sometimes our (my) life becomes a tangled mess of obligations and requirements, none of which seem very essential in hindsight. I, too, long to simplify and slow down my life. XOBellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-46764679714068957852010-11-02T17:08:57.904-07:002010-11-02T17:08:57.904-07:00I'm so excited to read your review because I l...I'm so excited to read your review because I loved her first book so much and can not wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. She's an amazing author and I'm sure I'll love this one too!!!! "Still Alice" was an emotional powerhouse for me.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-60270416002430792732010-11-02T16:44:46.880-07:002010-11-02T16:44:46.880-07:00Holy cow, that sounds amazing. I have to admit th...Holy cow, that sounds amazing. I have to admit that I'm drawn to this book by it's cover.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-49308269657559613462010-11-02T16:33:28.123-07:002010-11-02T16:33:28.123-07:00WOO, 5/5! I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on this...WOO, 5/5! I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on this one. I'll be back to read your review after I read the book.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-64315271477302006672010-11-02T16:12:57.957-07:002010-11-02T16:12:57.957-07:00Love that passage about kissing. I still have not...Love that passage about kissing. I still have not been able to make myself read "Still Alice" but it's certainly time to pick it up and move on to this one!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.com