As a collector of books, I often forget when and why I was attracted to a certain book. But I seem to acquire books for a reason, and then I stack them, store them, and then read them sometimes years later.
A couple of days ago I stumbled across ‘Wake Me When It’s Over’ by Mary Kay Blakley (1989) Random House. This is a compelling memoir of a journalist and mother who recounts the extraordinary personal, pscychological, and medical events that converged on her life – and triggered a nine-day coma.
This unplanned journey into unconsciousness reveals her fragile world that was bordering on collapse. As Blakely recalls, “when I awakened, I gradually discovered that the life planned by the woman I had been, no longer fit the woman I’d become.”
A fascinating and brilliant read. Have you suddenly discovered a book that shook you to your core?
My son gave me Nelson Mandela’s autobiography to read many, many months ago – said it was the best book he’s ever read. I’ve moved it from table to drawer, back to the table, etc. Finally it haunted me to where I decided to stop procrastinating. I started to read. I see why he felt that way, and I’m still asking myself why it took me so long to get with it.