August 2019 - Andrew Blackman

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What Would Radical Happiness Look Like?

How can you be happy when others are suffering? It’s a question that’s bothered me throughout my life. Part of the problem, I think,…

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July Reading Roundup

I’ve been overwhelmed with work and travel lately and have got out of the habit of blogging. But I’m going to return…

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Marcie McCauley on Borges Marathon, Part 13: The Circular Ruins: “Mmmm, this sounds most satisfying, the link between theme and structure. (I’ve read it, but so long ago I no…” Dec 12, 19:58
Anonymous on Reading Australia: “I’m there with you on “The Narrow Road to…”. Discovered your site and reviews after searching for some commentary on…” Dec 11, 12:25
Tim Stanley-Clamp on “The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes: “Thank you, very helpful. Also, I think you got it dead right in your separate comment on the ending. Veronica’s…” Nov 29, 13:21
AG on The Sense of an Ending, explained: “I agree with your take on it. It makes the most “sense” to me!” Nov 13, 21:25
Andrew Blackman on October Reading Roundup: “You’re right, denial definitely doesn’t work—well, maybe for a while, but not for long 🙂 I also find that too…” Nov 8, 02:22