Aug 31, 2023·edited Aug 31, 2023Liked by Allison Kirkland
I lol’ed reading about your encounter with him at the pizza place, haha. I can picture you so perfectly! Also I am currently reading Demon Copperhead and finding it better than I anticipated. Sometimes if a book is so buzzy I don’t want to try it. But I’ve found this one to be worth the hype.
Oh and for tv shows this may not be up your alley, but I’m watching the 10 part series on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance, that came out a few years ago. It’s on Netflix. There’s great archival footage and with Michael Jordan’s NC connection maybe you’d like it too?
I really loved Poisonwood Bible, so I am looking forward to Demon Copperhead. I even bought it at the bookstore. Buying a new hardback book is such a rarity for me, it always makes me feel so luxurious!
My entire family absolutely loved The Last Dance. I am not much of a sports person, but they told me I didn't have to be a sports person to enjoy it. Thanks for the recommendation.
I did just finish the 2nd season of The Bear, which I thought was even better than the first season. Highly recommended. (Also very much Chicago-centric)
Allison's writing is so honest and revealing, without regret. I guess all of us have had musical epiphanies that we don't understand at the time, but that play a permanent note in our sensorium at a critical time in our development (whether it's in youth or beyond). Thank you, Allison, for sharing yours and describing it in such superb prose. Your stories grab the reader from the beginning and make it impossible to set aside without finishing. I look forward to more.
Liz, thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely note. I am so glad the essay resonated with you. Thanks for being such a vital piece of my support system!
I lol’ed reading about your encounter with him at the pizza place, haha. I can picture you so perfectly! Also I am currently reading Demon Copperhead and finding it better than I anticipated. Sometimes if a book is so buzzy I don’t want to try it. But I’ve found this one to be worth the hype.
Oh and for tv shows this may not be up your alley, but I’m watching the 10 part series on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance, that came out a few years ago. It’s on Netflix. There’s great archival footage and with Michael Jordan’s NC connection maybe you’d like it too?
I really loved Poisonwood Bible, so I am looking forward to Demon Copperhead. I even bought it at the bookstore. Buying a new hardback book is such a rarity for me, it always makes me feel so luxurious!
My entire family absolutely loved The Last Dance. I am not much of a sports person, but they told me I didn't have to be a sports person to enjoy it. Thanks for the recommendation.
I loved the Poisonwood Bible too and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, but haven't read any of her other books. Buying a hardback book is luxurious!
Yes- agreed with not having to be a sports person to enjoy the Last Dance!
I did just finish the 2nd season of The Bear, which I thought was even better than the first season. Highly recommended. (Also very much Chicago-centric)
Yes- loved it too! Now onto the less lauded The Ultimatum on Netflix haha
Allison's writing is so honest and revealing, without regret. I guess all of us have had musical epiphanies that we don't understand at the time, but that play a permanent note in our sensorium at a critical time in our development (whether it's in youth or beyond). Thank you, Allison, for sharing yours and describing it in such superb prose. Your stories grab the reader from the beginning and make it impossible to set aside without finishing. I look forward to more.
Liz, thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely note. I am so glad the essay resonated with you. Thanks for being such a vital piece of my support system!