Images from this book remain with me – such as the woman walking out of her house and down to the river where she climbs into a tree, sits on a limb and imagines India on the other side (“Acts of Memory, Wisdom of Man”). At one point she says to her son, “We all make choices in our lives … You will have to make choices, too, Harry.” He replies, “I understand.” And then she says, “Be yourself, Harry … This is the best you can do.”

I found the difficult personal journeys in these stories – physical and spiritual – to be unforgettable and infused with – perhaps attempts at – finding reason, meaning.

Thanks for your comment. I’m always intrigued when some love a book and others don’t, or some find a message or purpose in a story that others don’t – how we attach differently to what we all read.

I appreciate you putting out a list since I couldn’t do that! I also like your blog since I am always looking for books. Just started, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime,” which I selected from your list. Now I want to stay home all day and read this book. A great choice.