Remembering: A Novel (Port William) Audiobook

" The book was hard to read at first because the protagonist's pain was so deep but it got better as the guy resolved some of his issues. I liked it in the end. "

" This was a good book, but it was really melancholy...probably better to read in the summertime than in the dead of winter:) "

" Awesome intro to Berry's fiction, about self-acceptance, community, and of course, agrarian wisdom. "

" Not my favorite Wendell Berry but very good just the same. Berry always uses his simple way with words to weave a beautiful story. "

" A truly GREAT book about memories and how we capture and store them into our minds. Story set in San Francisco, my dream city. "

" Remembering...what is truly important through all the years of life..simple, but not trite. "

" great book, powerful imagery. this is my first berry -- i've long known him as one of our great pastoralists, and finally taken a look. i was impressed. a truly gifted writer. "

" I think I probably should not read the last book in a Wendell Berry series first. Either that or I should become more perceptive first. "

" This book has a lot of advices about go on... about how you live with your past and the consecuences and how you enjoy your present ang you expect the future paciently... "

" One of the best. Ever. Simple. Eloquent. The sturggle of the human being. Wendell Berry captures the essence of being human in a way that is easily identifiable in each of us at one time or another. Read this book. "

" This was my first Berry novel, and I liked his sleepy style, the way he just sort of leads you through the book like a walk in the park. I will be back for more walks with Mr. Berry. "

" This book spoke to my soul. I read it in two days. I wish I had known before reading the book that it is part of a series. I will now be starting at the beginning and I can promise you I will be deeply sucked into this series until I've read every book. "

" This was my first Berry novel, and I liked his sleepy style, the way he just sort of leads you through the book like a walk in the park. I will be back for more walks with Mr. Berry. "

" I've been reading Berry's poetry and essays for years, and was glad to find that he brings the same philosophical bent, poetic expression and and naturalist spirituality to his novel writing. "

" Not my recommendation for a first foray into the stories of Port William, but a beautiful, thoughtful novel that has a different edge than the others. "

" Micah gave me this book right after I found out my precious Mimi had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was out of print and he found a hardback used copy for me- it was so beautiful, and will always be dear to me because of who gave it to me and why. "

" Eight months after Andy lost his hand in a farm accident he travels to San Francisco and is finally able to reconcile his past, present and future by remembering. "

" Interesting journey of a man through his family's past to learn about himself. The flashbacks are a little confusing at times. "

" Way too slow - didn't really enjoy it and I don't think that I finished it. Unlike other books of Berry's that I've read before. "

" One of his early novels, the geographically journey of the main character parallels his spiritual journey in a powerful story. "

" So, so beautiful. I'm always experiencing that live-off-the-city-live-off-the-land wrestle, and I don't know anybody who voices that better than Wendell Berry. "

" Loved this little novel. Perfect! "

" Great story about a one-handed farmer/journalist who is remembering things and possibly dreaming and/or speculating? The fact that I have to use the word possibly is the only reason I didn't give it more stars. "

" I've been reading Berry's poetry and essays for years, and was glad to find that he brings the same philosophical bent, poetic expression and and naturalist spirituality to his novel writing. "

" The book was hard to read at first because the protagonist's pain was so deep but it got better as the guy resolved some of his issues. I liked it in the end.<br/> "

" Not my favorite Wendell Berry but very good just the same. Berry always uses his simple way with words to weave a beautiful story. "

" Interesting journey of a man through his family's past to learn about himself. The flashbacks are a little confusing at times. "

" Way too slow - didn't really enjoy it and I don't think that I finished it. Unlike other books of Berry's that I've read before. "

" I love Wendell Berry. This book causes pondering, yearning, and gives a person a determination to go on. "

" This book spoke to my soul. I read it in two days. I wish I had known before reading the book that it is part of a series. I will now be starting at the beginning and I can promise you I will be deeply sucked into this series until I've read every book. <br/> "

" Not my recommendation for a first foray into the stories of Port William, but a beautiful, thoughtful novel that has a different edge than the others. "

" First read: August 2009<br/>Second read: December 2010 "

" Eight months after Andy lost his hand in a farm accident he travels to San Francisco and is finally able to reconcile his past, present and future by remembering. "

" Micah gave me this book right after I found out my precious Mimi had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was out of print and he found a hardback used copy for me- it was so beautiful, and will always be dear to me because of who gave it to me and why. "

" This was a good book, but it was really melancholy...probably better to read in the summertime than in the dead of winter:) "

" Loved this little novel. Perfect! "