Reading and Roaming
INDIAN FAMILY SAGA The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Abraham Varghese does not write short novels. His earlier work, Cutting for Stone, which I read and enjoyed was also a tome. The Covenant of Water is more than 700 pages; one must persevere, and one must endure, but it is worth the effort. I do believe it could have been edited …
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RECENT READING—D DAY June 6th this week marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day when Allied troops landed on the Normandy Beaches and changed the outcome of the war. Two recent novels I’ve just completed are concerned with the Holocaust. One is set in France and has been a bestseller in France and Europe, and the other is set in …
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READING GOALS Each June, I set myself the goal of reading a set list of books over the summer. Most years, I read some of them, but seldom all. Along the way, I purchase or borrow books, and they end up taking priority. This year’s list is a mix of notable books and bestsellers, both fiction and nonfiction. …
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WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART The Whitney Biennial is held every two years and brings together the works of contemporary painters, sculptors, video artists and the like. This year there are 70 artists represented and the works can be abstract, challenging, and occasionally accessible. I find the experience of viewing this exhibit interesting and yet somewhat off-putting. But …
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