#BBAW
Book Blogger
Appreciation Week
2016
Day 1 Introduce yourself by telling us about five books that represent you as a person or your interests/lifestyle.
I love this prompt, and here is what I came up with:
The Sisters of Versailles,
by Sally Christie
because:
-
as a reader and reviewer,
my favorite genre
is historical fiction -
the book is set in France,
my country of origin -
it is one of the books I organized a virtual book tour for,
at France Book Tours, my own company
La Septième fonction du langage,
by Laurent Binet
because
-
the book is in French,
and I still enjoy
having access
and reviewing books
written in my native language -
this novel is based on linguistics
and semantics,
which have always been among my favorite topics
A-Z of Bird Portraits,
by Andrew Forkner
because
-
I love
birding
and hiking -
I love art
and am a painter
(on rocks!) -
I love
painting birds myself
Le Promis des Highlands,
by Tanya Anne Crosby
because
-
I’m a literary translator,
translating novels
from English
into French -
and this one
is being released today!!
Becoming Orthodox,
by Peter E. Gillquist
because
-
after many years
of hesitation,
I made the jump
and became
Eastern Orthodox,
8 years ago -
this is the best book
to explain
the reasons of such a move
Words And Peace 
Oh, I had no idea you were Eastern Orthodox – by conversion. I was born within it, so have never really thought much about it. Interesting.
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and I thought you were a convert, lol!!
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Great way to get to know you more! I really enjoy learning about linguistics and semantics as well–wish I could read in French, though.
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what’s your favorite book about that in English?
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I’m starting my visits at the end of the Linky List with the later arrivals like myself! I already knew some of these things about you, but congratulations on the book release today! I’m really enjoying everyone’s interesting responses to today’s prompt! I wasn’t creative with mine, so I’ll have to up my game for Days 2-5! 😉
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I started at the beginning of the list! we are so many, this is wonderful
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For a book in English on linguistics and semantics and the history, try The Story of English by Robert McNeil and Robert McCrum. It accompanied a documentary series on PBS of the same name that was also quite good.
Great list! And, I learned things about you — cool!
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thanks! added to my TBR, I also found the PBS series, so will watch it. sounds right up my alley
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Fascinating! I don’t think I know anyone who is Eastern Orthodox (well, at least not practicing.) I know very little about it except that as a (nominal) Catholic, people of the Orthodox faith are invited to take communion during mass whereas most everyone else is asked to forgo it and accept a blessing instead. I really ought to research the reasons behind that, I’ve always wondered…
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wow, not sure where you heard that, but not, that’s wrong. Orthodoxy is actually the faith as it was believed and practiced at the times of the very first Christians, so before all kinds of reform and additions. The book I listed explains things really well
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You listed such interesting books and only one that I think I’ve heard of. Wonderful. That’s what it’s all about – learning new things and making new friends. 🙂
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thanks for stopping by, just left a comment on your post
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I would love to learn more about the Orthodox faith and about reasons for making the choice to embrace it, so thank you for that suggestion. And bird portraits, how cool! I’m envious of people who are able to paint.
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Another really good book on Orthodoxy is The Orthodox Way, by Kallistos Ware. He converted from Anglicanism and has been a very well known Orthodox bishops for many years: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242655.The_Orthodox_Way?from_search=true&search_version=service
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Another really good book on Orthodoxy is The Orthodox Way, by Kallistos Ware. He converted from Anglicanism and has been a very well known Orthodox bishops for many years: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242655.The_Orthodox_Way?from_search=true&search_version=service
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Interesting choices! I like reading historical fiction from time to time, so will have to try to Versailles book next time that mood hits.
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and the 2nd book is coming out in April!: http://francebooktours.com/2016/01/28/sally-christie-on-tour-the-rivals-of-versailles/
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What a great introduction to you! I didn’t know you painted birds. Lovely!
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thanks!
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Wonderful choices! I always think it’s fascinating to read about religious conversions and why people make that decision, so I’m definitely adding Becoming Orthodox to my list. 🙂
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I hope you enjoy it, thanks for stopping by
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That’s a great list! Translation sounds like a really interesting job. How did you get into that?
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I was an English teacher in France and starting early on translating texts for friends. From there, I started nonfiction, business emails, sites, documents and books for years, and then one day I translated a novel, almost for free, but that gave me exposure, and since then I’ve been super busy with that
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I wish I could say something witty in French, but I have no such abilities! That sounds pretty cool to be a translator.
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No problem. Some days are easier than others, but I do enjoy the challenge. What’s your blog? the ID showing as your ID is https://sazenergyquest.wordpress.com/, which does not seem to exist
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The Sisters of Versailles sounds really interesting. I love French history!
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it’s part of a trilogy, her next one is coming out in April. Highly recommended!
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The birding book is so beautiful–cedar waxwings are my favorite and I finally saw one in my backyard this year! Glad you showed your love of nature and artistic side.
The Orthodox books I have read/studied have played such a big role for me in a renewal of faith; as it happens, I am at a similar choice point of conversion (but to Catholicism from Methodism). I must say I am grateful for your generosity in sharing these aspects of yourself and your interests with those who know you through the lovely book blogging community.
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So glad you saw one! They are so gorgeous. One day in Iowa, I was fortunate to see a whole bunch of them in one tree, on their migration day. It was magical!
Hmm, interesting that you chose then Catholicism and not Orthodoxy
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I know so little about the Orthodox Church, but I do enjoy reading about other faiths and spiritual beliefs. I will have to look for Becoming Orthodox. Tanya Anne Crosby’s book sure looks good! I wish I knew more about birds. I know it doesn’t compare, but I was just reading a children’s book to my daughter the other night that had a variety of birds in it. We talked about the different kinds. I’ve always said I would want to be a bird in another life . . .
Thank you for sharing more about yourself with us!
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What book were you reading to your daughter, I’m curious now!
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Historical fiction is my favourite genre.. so we have that in common. My French is limited to what I learnt in school for 3 years. I loved the way you introduced.
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thanks!
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Great introduction to you!
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merci!
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So cool that you are a translator! I wish my French was better. I sometimes have had to translate from French at my last job and it was tough.
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I am fortunate enough to be native. I know French is a difficult language
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That’s an lovely introduction!
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merci, that was a great exercise for me
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Not only have I never read these, I have never even heard of these. Off to check them out!!
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I would be curious to see what YOU would choose. Oh, never mind, I visited you, though I didn’t comment, because I did not resonate with your books.
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