Tales from the Edge of the Woods
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Book Overview
"If you live here by choice", Willem Lange writes of the northern New England he's called home for half a century, "you pay your dues, take what you can get, and endure what you have to. It's well... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0874518598
ISBN13:9780874518597
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:University Press of New England
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Do Yourself a Favor
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book contains one of the all time greatest Christmas stories--Favor Johnson. Reading this story is a family tradition in our home. For this alone you should buy this book. We first came into contact with Willem Lange listening to him read his stories on Vermont Public Radio back in the 1990s and have been hooked ever since.
Clear as the New England sky; Crisp as a fall day
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I first became acquainted with the work of essayist Willem Lange through his appearances on the Vermont Public Television program "RFD," which normally ends its weekly broadcast with a piece by this wordsmith. The essays in this charming little book are culled from other writings and are perfect examples of Mr. Lange's style. With a minimum of very well chosen words, Mr. Lange paints a detailed picture of people, places, and events and wraps us in his love for all. There are some very heart-felt expressions here: A Letter to a newborn grandchild; A sudden understanding of his wife's life-long torment; An appreciation of past leadership provided by a mentor. In all, there are 18 tiny gems here, none longer than four pages, but the scope of their sentiment is unending. This is a book to treasure and read over and over again. If only it were longer.
Mr. Lange writes stories from the heart.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Mr. Lange's stories of life in New England awake memories of the reader's own experiences that transcend any geographical boundaries. In this collection of essays, Willem Lange celebrates the experiences of everyday life in New England with humor and honesty that connects with readers in every corner of the land.
Mr. Lange portrays the atmosphere of New England
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This thin book delivers powerful images of how New England was and strives to remain. Short essays cover typical events and personalities, most often humorous, always interesting. A great way to discover why we think there's no other place to live.
Hitting home...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Dad, Loved the book. So did all my friends down here in Texas. Someday, Olivia will love her chapter - when she learns to read! Can't wait for the next book to hear more "letters from home." Congrats, Bros
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