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Comment on Pearl S. Buck by Connie

Connie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:27:04 +0000

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.

Comment on Pearl S. Buck by dharris4

dharris4 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:08:01 +0000

“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?”

Comment on Pearl S. Buck by PAT

PAT — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:33:23 +0000

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??

Comment on Pearl S. Buck by dharris4

dharris4 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:22:33 +0000

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!