We begin our blog journey with our selection for October 2008. This month we are doing something a little different. Each member has been asked to read a book written by Pearl S. Buck. When the book club meets again on October 16, each member will tell about the book they read and the ideas and opinions derived from the experience. Please join us and post your comments here!
If you would like more biographical information about Pearl S. Buck, please click on the following link: http://www.english.upenn.edu/Projects/Buck/biography.html
Also, The Good Earth (one of her well-known works) is available for audio download at http://reads.lib.overdrive.com/ Call the library at 731-968-3239 if you need assistance.
Tags: Everett Horn Public Library, Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth
September 19, 2008 at 8:22 pm |
I have chosen to read “A Bridge for Passing.” This is Pearl S. Buck’s own life’s story of when “bereft of her husband, she tries to find her way-alone.” Since I love biographies, this should be very interesting!
October 8, 2008 at 4:33 pm |
I am reading an autobiography of PeaL Buck. My Several Worlds Apersonal record -copy right 1954- Interesting that she never mentions her husbands name! she does not get into her own personal feelings. Great on the history and culture of china but her personal life is missing.
Question?? Is a bridge for passing a biography or an auto biography??
October 13, 2008 at 4:08 pm |
“A Bridge for Passing” is an autobiography also. The review I read stated that the book was only about 10% autobiographical, but I found it to be more than that. True, it is basically about the filming of her book “The Big Wave,” but it also contains many glimpses into Pearl S. Buck’s feelings and thoughts. After the death of her husband, which occurs on page 58, Ms. Buck spends much thought wrestling with the question “Where is he now?”
October 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm |
I read “The Living Reed.” The book is about the history of a family in Korea prior to World War ii . There was a lot of well researched information about the culture and history of Korea at that time. I thought it was a great read.