Surrounded by Books by Carol Kirkland

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Surrounded by Books by Carol Kirkland

March 1, 2021 by ElderChicks

I’m re- reading all the books I have saved over the years because I felt they had become best friends and had changed my life in some way. I didn’t learn how to read until the 5th grade–I had a teacher tumble to it and got me into a special class and after I got the hang of reading-I have never stopped….May Sarton, Annie Dillard, Linda Hogan, Dorothy Sullivan, Tasha Tudor’s children’s books, Bill Bryson (naughty and funny) Gladys Taber’s Stillmeadow series, and many many more that I can’t remember right now. I have been surrounded by books since the 5th grade-a retired librarian now…and I will be forever grateful to the teacher who changed my life in ways he will never know.

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on March 1, 2021 at 11:13 am | Reply Cheryl

I had a teacher that read to us after lunch(4th grade). She read about pioneer kids going across country. We had just come across country by station wagon. I could relate. Been hooked since.
on March 1, 2021 at 12:45 pm | Reply Thelma Reese

What a wonderful gift he gave! It’s one that has not only kept on giving through your own joy, but you helped countless others be being a librarian. I love your list!
on March 2, 2021 at 12:28 pm | Reply jillhaymaker

Books are the best thing to surround yourself in 🙂 They are a life-saver in these trying times when we must stay home. I spend my days reading and writing
on March 2, 2021 at 1:48 pm | Reply max

Some on your list are on mine too!

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