Next Up: A Death In The Family
Well, this one sounds like another real pick-me-up. The title says it all. And we’re not talking about a third cousin or distant aunt in the family. We’re talking about a young 36-year-old father with...
View ArticleThe Next 5 Novels Shall Be…
I always try and keep you guys posted on what I’m reading ahead of time. That way, you can read along with me if you choose to. When I finish with this next round of 5 novels, the 101 Books project...
View ArticleWhat Is Steve Earle’s Favorite Book?
I mentioned this in my previews, but there’s no spoiler in saying that A Death In The Family is about the death of a young father. That’s the premise of the entire novel. I’ll cover the novel itself in...
View Article“The Axe Can Fall At Any Moment.”
This is one of my favorite passages from A Death In The Family. It comes not long after Jay Follet’s death. His wife, Mary, is understandably heartbroken and suffering. She has two kids to raise alone...
View ArticleHere’s A Passage That Made Me Cry
While posting about A Death In The Family, I’ve briefly mentioned a few times how this novel really hits home. Here’s why. I’m 37. I’m married. I have a three-year-old son and my wife is due in...
View ArticleKnoxville: Summer of 1915
This might be the most boring post ever on this blog. I say that just because I’m not into opera, high-pitched singing. Just the thought of this post almost puts me to sleep, yet it’s relevant. So I...
View ArticleA Death In The Family Gets Updated
This feels like deja vu. But it’s not. Just a few weeks ago, back when I was reading All The King’s Men, I wrote about the controversy over the different versions of that novel. Very similar situation...
View ArticleMy Parental Heart Strings Get Pulled Again
If it feels like I’ve posted a lot about A Death In The Family, it’s because I have. But if you’re ready to move on, this is my final post about the novel before the review on Tuesday. James Agee lost...
View ArticleBook #60: A Death In The Family
Just when I thought I had read it all. I’ve read about little kids being created and harvested as organ donors in Never Let Me Go. I’ve read about an alcoholic mom who accidentally drowns her infant in...
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