All Consuming : ellie

A story about "Infinite Jest: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:42:11 GMT

by David Foster Wallace

Back when “Infinite Jest” was first published, I starting reading it.

It was great reading. Fast paced.

But the subject matter was all about people’s addictions.
At that point in time, I didn’t want to read about more people’s addictions. I’ve read much of the Beatnik generation’s work to have had enough of that genre.

More than a decade has passed since then.
I’m gonna try to tackle this hefty book, again.

It’s a matter of endurance today.

A story about "Infinite Jest: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:41:56 GMT

Infinite Jest: A Novel

by David Foster Wallace

Back when “Infinite Jest” was first published, I starting reading it.

It was great reading. Fast paced.

More than a decade has passed since then.
I’m gonna try to tackle this hefty book, again.

It’s a matter of endurance today.

A story about "Infinite Jest: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:41:11 GMT

Infinite Jest: A Novel

by David Foster Wallace

Back when “Infinite Jest” was first published, I starting reading it.

It was great reading. Fast paced.

More than a decade has passed since then.
I’m gonna try to tackle this hefty book, again.

It’s a matter of endurance today.

A story about "Infinite Jest: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:39:48 GMT

Infinite Jest: A Novel

by David Foster Wallace

Back when “Infinite Jest” was first published, I starting reading it.

It was great reading. Fast paced.

More than a decade has passed since then.
I’m gonna try to tackle this hefty book, again.

It’s a matter of endurance today.

Consumed "Sweet Thursday (Penguin Modern Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:31:33 GMT

Sweet Thursday (Penguin Modern Classics)

by John Steinbeck

WORTH IT!

A story about "The Women"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00:38 GMT

The Women

by Clare Booth Luce

Saw the play version of “The Women,” which it was initially intended to be absorbed.

Back in 2002, a Broadway theater company acquired permission to produce the play. Thankfully, PBS taped it, which I saw. The next best thing to seeing it live.

Definitely worth watching. Clare Booth Luce keenly portrays women, and the play transcends time.

More information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329638/

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "You're Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:24:47 GMT

You're Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation

by Deborah Tannen

This book had been calling out to me ever since it was first published. I waited for the price to go down, and bought it.

The first chapter or so, the book wasn’t calling out to me in its words. I’m hoping further chapters will do that.

Another issue: The book’s subject seems a little too close to home right now.

So I’ve put it down for now.

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "The Moon and Six Pence"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:21:56 GMT

The Moon and Six Pence

by Somerset Maugham

Well, the book was misplaced.

I found it while my hubbie and I were cleaning the house.

It’s gonna wait though. I want to finish “Sweet Thursday” first, which may lead to a Steinbeck read-a-thon!

A story about "Sweet Thursday"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:19:43 GMT

Sweet Thursday

by John Steinbeck

The beginning of the book has commentary from the characters of “Cannery Row,” a superb book by John Steinbeck.

It was surreal reading this fictional commentary.

It makes me want to read “Cannery Row” over again. I read it more than two decades ago!

I’m a sucker for Steinbeck. The thought of re-reading all of the books I’ve read of his, plus the ones I haven’t, is most enticing!

A story about "The Moon and Six Pence"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:41:14 GMT

The Moon and Six Pence

by Somerset Maugham

A week after I started reading this book I misplaced it.

So I’ve been reading other stuff.

Blah.

A story about "Animal Farm"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:16:11 GMT

Animal Farm

by George Orwell

“Animal Farm” is a tremendous book, and it doesn’t take long to read.

It’s a true eye-opener; not an optimistic one regarding the heart of man.

Orwell doesn’t tell me much I don’t know, because I’ve read “1984” and other books in this genre. However, the way he tells this story, it hits you smack in the gut.

A story about the last time I consumed "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 06:24:36 GMT

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)

by J.K. Rowling

Three days ago, I finished ”’Half-Blood Prince” (HBP), which completes the second time I’ve read the first six books.

It is such a compelling story, plus it’s fun to do a bit of sleuthing.

Right now, I’m trying to calm down from my Harry Potter high, and move on. It’s not easy.

Kid at heart, I adore fantasy … coupled with a magical world … heaven.

The fated romance adds a ticklish element … though this series does not need it.

A story about "Heimat - Chronicle of Germany"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:00:02 GMT

Heimat - Chronicle of Germany

by Edgar Reitz

This 16-hour (I believe) made for TV series has finally come out on DVD.

My husband and I watched a couple in the series out of sequence, which we could reserve from our local public library.

That’s a frustrating way to view something that needs to be chronologically.

Now we can do this!

Please take the link to amazon’s page on this series.

Why I recommend "Gorky Park"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 06:19:57 GMT

Gorky Park

by Martin Cruz Smith

I loved the prose and the way Martin Cruz Smith describes Moscow, its architecture, landscape, people, culture, life outside the big city and Siberia so much that two-thirds through my first reading of this book, I decided to stop and start over from the beginning.

I couldn’t get enough of it. I wanted to absorb Smith’s acute view of life in the U.S.S.R.

Reading about the Soviet Union during the late 1970s/early 1980s, before the iron curtain fell, is an amazing journey. So different from life in the U.S. during that time, yet the people have the same desires/wants/needs.

It’s an incredible study of communism and capitalism.

A story about "The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:45:27 GMT

The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted

Two nights ago, we saw the final DVD of this installment.

“49 and up” was broadcast a few months ago in England. We’ve loved the entire series and can’t wait for this next installment to be released on DVD.

Such a fascinating series. You can’t help but contemplate your own life and the various stages you’ve been through.

I especially enjoyed watching these documentaries back-to-back via netflix. Though it would be nice to go back and see the first segment again. Without mention, I believe, one person has disappeared from the group. Two others have not been in most of the newer installments, one because he is a journalist in Britain. The traditional rule of journalism is to stay behind the camera, pen, broadcast, not become a part of the news.

A story about "The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 06:08:42 GMT

The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted

... “7 Plus Seven,” “21” and “28 Up.”

They’ve been great.

The first one is of 14 British kids at the age of seven. Each is interviewed. They come from all socio-economic backgrounds.

The CD also includes the next installment filmed seven years later when the kids are … 14.

It’s neat to see how they’ve changed or stayed the same. To see them in their awkward teens. To hear about their dreams, expectations, views on the world.

“21” starts to get a little dark. Some lives don’t go as expected. That’s what life is all about.

“28 Up” is a great mix of light and dark. Lives change again and/or stay the same.

It’s really quite fascinating to watch this series and see how these once seven-year-olds grow and evolve.

The quote of the program is:

“Give me a seven year old, and I’ll give you the man.”

If you love sociology, psychology, et al, you’ll love this series.

I hope they interview these people within the next year, because they will 49 years old.

A story about "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:32:48 GMT

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

by J.K. Rowling

yes, this is the book, not the audio cd.

A story about "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:59:35 GMT

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

by J.K. Rowling

the book, not the audio CD.

A story about "The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:57:04 GMT

The UP Series, directed by Michael Apted

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066356/

This series can be rented on DVD from at least netflix.

A story about "Leaves of Grass: New York Public Library Collector's Edition (New York Public Library Collector's Editions)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 04:08:38 GMT

Leaves of Grass: New York Public Library Collector's Edition (New York Public Library Collector's Editions)

by Walt Whitman

well worth the read.

like, Walden, this book was introduced to me in high school. Then in college, I took that class which devoted a third of the semester on this book.

and like many books assigned in class, one is asked to read excerpts of the book, not the entire book.

i hope to finish it some day.

A story about "Walden"

nobody@allconsuming.net (ellie) — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 04:03:43 GMT

Walden

by Henry David Thoreau

Another all-time favorite book.

This book transformed my life, and continues to do so.

I hope to re-read it.

Had to read this book in high school, and then in college took a class that devoted a third of the semester of this book.