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Articles, letters and diary fragments about the transforming experience of immigration.
A while ago we’ve made a little trip to Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge to see the Vermeer Exhibition; I highly recommend it although, be aware, in fact only four of the master’s artworks were in display. A little disappointing for us but we did make...
Needless to say it is a wonderful book. Everyone says that. And yes, it is a great story, masterfully written. Just be aware though, the beginning is quite slow, it took me a while to start it properly, and I am usually a patient reader; for some reason...
“As putea sa scriu o carte – sau carti – din visele astea afurisite” m-am plans intr-o zi mamei, sleita dupa inca o noapte de framantari. Asta se intampla demult, discutia asta, in anii in care una dintre distractiile noastre nevinovate era sa ne povestim...
http://www.natashasolomons.com/tag/the-novel-in-the-viola/ The most delightful read in ages... (partly related with the main character being an immigrant?...). Actually it was like watching a beautiful movie right from the beginning, so powerful and evocative...
The highlight of this week has been our visit to the Children's Book Illustration Graduation exhibition at Anglia Ruskin. Every time we step into the educational sacred territory, especially in Cambridge , we get nostalgic and emotional, and regretful...
Imagine a castle up on the hillside, shining in the morning sun, surrounded by lush gardens and tall, solid walls; you have been thinking of it for years and years. One can dream a lifetime about that magic place and never ever even try to get there....
I have a soft spot for a place called Sinaia, which is a resort in the Prahova Valley , Bucegi Mountains , not far from Bucharest (around 75 miles). If you visit Romania you can get the train from Bucharest and stop there for one day or even more, if...
A bit late to comment on Xmas breaks, but who did care about writing (travel impressions) in the middle of everything? Well, it’s all over now and it is nice to remember the good times… This year (2011) we chose Brussels for a winter break. It was a good...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Woman-Caitlin-Moran/dp/0091940737/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328981546&sr=8-1 Controversial book. I was shocked at first, then enjoyed the funny bits, got bored at some point, had the strenght to finish it and didn’t regret:...
Rareori mi-a fost dat sa ajung intr-un loc atat de apropiat de perfectiune, pe care sa-l pot asemana, fara exagerare, cu paradisul: Madeira, Funchal. Sigur, depinde si de perceptia fiecaruia. Poate ca nu este cel mai potrivit pentru iubitorii de plaje...
Iulie 2011 Draga Maria, Problema timpului nu e o banalitate, ci o realitate dureroasa, cu care ne confruntam cam toti adultii zilelor noastre (ma refer la persoane responsabile, care se afla sub presiunea zilnica de la job, treburile casei, griji financiare...
Pretuiesc cartea ca pe unul dintre cei mai buni prieteni: a fost alaturi de mine inca din primul an de scoala si de atunci mi-a ramas in suflet si in gand, pentru totdeauna. Nu intentionez sa fac aici review-uri complexe, caci nu sunt critic literar,...
Aprilie 2011 Draga Camelia, Iti multumesc pentru mesaj, cititndu-l praca am simtit aroma sarbatorilor de Pasti de la mama de acasa, in vremurile de demult: incepeau cu liliacul si zarzarii infloriti festiv in gradini si parfumul dulce-amarui al narciselor,...
I started writing long ago while looking for answers to my numerous, never ending questions about life, the others and myself. The passion for books came first and then the need to clarify ideas on paper followed natturally. The trouble is, the more you...
Leaving my country was by far one of greatest challenges in life. There were times afterwards when I questioned myself about the decision I had made: to start all from scratch in a new territory. Was that big jump really inspired or not? I am one of the...
Arta de a scapata cu stil - Alexander von Schonburg http://nemirabooks.ro/arta-de-a-scapata-cu-stil-mai-putin-inseamna-mai-mult Una dintre cartile pe care le recomand calduros atat celor care sunt nevoiti, din diferite motive, sa mai reduca din cheltuieli,...
I have managed to finish "Little Star" just in time to celebrate Halloween... my first horror novel and the last one! "Fans of Lindqvist's other works will not be disappointed with 'Little Star', and new readers will instantly become devoted fans". Great...
November 2013 - Sinaia, Romania
Romania, Sinaia, close to Peles Castle Nice hotel, good service, friendly staff; we will visit again. Well done, Arca lui Noe!
It's been six months, on the 18th, since the accident. I am still here. I am a survivor. Couldn't figure out yet how that happened. Never mind, I might not find out - ever. Let's focus on today and the task in hand. Let's get my legs working again, properly....
