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Timothy James Bazzett

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Nobody's Fool por Richard Russo

North: A Novel por Frederick Busch

Class 1902 (Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Series) por Ernst Glaeser

My Life in France (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books) por Julia Child

Catch-22 por Joseph Heller

In a Time of War: The Proud and Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002 por Bill Murphy Jr.

Legs por William J. Kennedy

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Etiquetasmemoir (237), fiction (229), wwii (63), coming of age (40), military memoir (36), dogs (29), michigan (25), short stories (20), non-fiction (19), biography (19) — ver todas as etiquetas

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GruposBiographies, Memoirs and Autobiographies, Michigan, Great Lakes: literature and environment, Military History

Autores favoritosRalph Beer, Frederick Busch, James Crumley, Molly Gloss, Tom Groneberg, Doris Grumbach, Curtis Harnack, Jon Hassler, Samuel Hynes, Bernard Malamud, William Maxwell, Darryl Ponicsan, J. F. Powers, Philip Roth, James Salter, Nevil Shute, Betty Smith, Doug Stanton, Elizabeth Strout, John Updike (Favoritos partilhados)

Sobre mimI was a college English teacher for 5 years. That was long enough. Spent 8 years in the army and then 21 more years with the Dept of Defense. I've lived in MI, MO, MA, MD, CA, TX, Turkey and Germany. My wife and I have been married nearly 42 years. We have 3 kids and 5 grandkids. I retired in 2001 and returned to my home state of MI. For the past five years or so I have been writing my memoirs and other stuff. Four books published so far and I'm currently working on another volume of memoirs. My best selling book thus far is SOLDIER BOY: AT PLAY IN THE ASA, Since its initial publication in 2005 it has been read in all fifty states and several foreign countries and continues to sell steadily. My motto? "So many books, so little time." The photo, by the way, is Barney, our 9 yr-old Tibbie (Tibetan Spaniel). I had a photo of myself up, but he's so much cuter than I am ... If you want to see what a 65 yr-old guy looks like, you can visit my website at RatholeBooks.com .

Sobre a minha bibliotecaI've probably got several hundred books "on hand" but have read thousands. I read mostly general fiction for first fifty years of my reading life, but am now reading a lot of memoirs too. If you want to see what I've been reading, see my profile on Amazon, where I've reviewed nearly 150 books to date (4/25/2009), and I'm gonna move a few of those reviews over here to librarything now that I'm a member. You'll note that most of my reviews will be either 4 or 5 stars, because if I don't like a book at least that much, I don't finish it. Life is too short. I am also going to shamelessly add my own books - the ones I've written - to my library here, in hopes it will generate some interest. Check out my website (RatholeBooks.com) for comments from other writers, etc. I will keep adding to my list here on librarything a few at a time, and will try to upload some reviews too. I enjoy hearing from other readers - and writers - and hope to make a few friends here.

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Membro desdeApr 25, 2009

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Tim,

Hi! - Thanks for reacting to my Shute review. I started re-reading his books a few weeks ago, also for the first time in many years. I do find him a difficult writer to make my mind up about. I'm someone with one foot in science and one in the humanities myself, so obviously he appeals to me as a writer who made full use of the technical side of his own background without any "dumbing down". On the other hand, his simplistic libertarian politics are often a bit irritating. I'm not really sure about his trick of depicting emotionally complicated situations from the viewpoint of (superficially) narrow characters who can only express themselves articulately about aeroplanes and business: sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. I've just finished The rainbow and the rose - it's a much simpler concept than Round the bend, of course, but I think the "trick" comes off rather better there.

BTW: I see you're a J.R. Ackerley fan too!

Mark

publicado por thorold às 7:21 am (EST) em Dec 18, 2009

Tim-

This was a new genre for me, but I enjoyed it. Now I have Richard Adams Traveller on my stack of books to read...war memoir written from the horse's point of view! What's your memoir?

publicado por mojomomma às 10:16 pm (EST) em Nov 19, 2009

Greetings Tim,

Thanks for stopping by - Yes, I was very impressed with Dr. Coppola and all of the men and women stuck in foreign lands. I'm not into war stories but people stories and this one certainly fits the bill. I thought the publisher was rather unusual too. Well, lucky them, I think they got themselves a winner here. Happy reading and good luck with your writing.

publicado por Carmenere às 3:40 pm (EST) em Nov 19, 2009

Hi Tim,
Thanks for the message - I thought it was a wonderful book, Unlike you I'm not really a fan of war books, but I thought this memoir was very well done.
Take care, and happy reading!
Claire

publicado por chazzard às 12:17 pm (EST) em Nov 19, 2009

Me, too, Tim. Thanks for the message! I'm just so impressed with his ability to be humble and truthful in those circumstances. I really hope the book takes off and people get a glimpse inside Dr. Coppola's world.

publicado por jarrodf às 5:57 pm (EST) em Nov 17, 2009

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the message. I really did love Coppola's book! BUT I some some reason, REALLY want to know what happened to Kasim!

I am going to look to see what else you've loved!

Louise

publicado por LASMIT às 10:46 am (EST) em Nov 17, 2009

Hey, Tim. Thanks for popping by. I have also lived in Turkey and Germany (as a child), so we have that in common. I read and enjoyed (and thumbed) your review of Deaf Sentence. I very much agree with your review -- the book starts funny, but we soon see that it is gallows humor. It is sad in many parts, but ultimately uplifting, I thought.

I am a writer in the broad sense of the word. That is, I have written three books and seek to publish them, however I have not been successful in that regard. I have had two agents (one a very prestigious one), but no cigar, as they say. :-) I persevere for the love of writing. More at Kathleen Ambrogi: Words in the World (You might find the Memoir section of interest.)

I think in order to be an LT writer you need to be published, and my credits are few. Also, the one time I popped in to a writer's discussion thread, I did not find it to my taste -- rather argumentative and seldom to do with the craft. Maybe I should give it another try? Is there a group or thread you especially enjoy? I see you have been very successful in your efforts as a writer, and will check you out on amazon.

publicado por kambrogi às 11:09 am (EST) em Nov 16, 2009

I really enjoyed your review of The Florist's Daughter! I actually met Ms. Hampl at a writing workshop this spring; she's such a warm, friendly, encouraging person, and of course a fabulous writer. I should look out for some more of her memoirs—have you read any of the others?

publicado por ncgraham às 2:34 pm (EST) em Oct 31, 2009

You posted on "The Limits of the Land" by Curtis Harnack on my page a while back and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. One of my long-time favorites! I got a signed copy from the author myself too many years ago and this guy really deserves more readers.

I need more hours in the day. My library is less than a fourth cataloged and I'm miles behind on reviews. Of course, I'm still buying books, swapping books, and paying weekly visits to the library too. I like very much your notion of "blurbs." Maybe that'll push me off my duff.

Now to explore you library and reviews a bit to see what we have in common besides "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" and "My Life in France."

Thanks for the note,
Dogg

publicado por PrairieDogg às 12:05 pm (EST) em Sep 19, 2009

I turned 50 in Feb. No big deal, it turned out. You give me a great idea to write the Powat myself. I have always admired his staunch stance on his 'truth greater than facts' statement, although at first I was very dismayed that Never Cry Wolf was largely invented. (There's a very inflammaroty/accusatory Maclean's issue or was it Saturday Night magasine? article, to which he responded.) I adored his Born Naked, as well, being from Saskatchewan whose lakes he describes in that book as being blanketed by birds. I also was mesmerised by his recapitulation book of explorers' journals--Tundra. Excerpts from Samuel Hearne, etc. I highly recommend, in the memoirs field, that of the great, long-gone, once-hunter-turned-photographer, Andy Russell. I speak of Wild Country (not precisely a memoir), and also check out his beautiful The Life of a River. Another random book is Al Purdy's (Cdn poet) Reaching for the Beaufort Sea. And I haven't yet read my copy, but Robert Service : Under the Spell of the Yukon sounds like a good read. Of course, memoir-reading is more about the subject in which the person dabbled, so Andy Russell (natural world) or Purdy (poetry) etc. may not be your thing.

I have given up on winning reviewer books. Too few are available for Canadians, but perhaps I'm wrong.

publicado por Muzzorola às 7:07 pm (EST) em Aug 21, 2009

Holy cow, someone actually said something to me on this L-thing! I am away months before I decide to check it out again. Pretty dead.

Thanks--that's a helluva book, in my humble opinion. I read his follow-up (More...), but haven't got to his YA book, Boss of the Namko Drive yet. I don't even know if St-Pierre still writes for the Vancouver Province....

--MM

publicado por Muzzorola às 10:59 pm (EST) em Aug 19, 2009

No Tim, I'm an Oegonian. Been reading Harrison for twenty five years and like some of his stuff better than others. His has been an interesting career and I'm always impressed by his literary depth and his honesty. Having graduated in archaeology and educated about the genocide of the Indians I appreciate the inclusion of this in his work.
WK

publicado por kortge às 12:19 am (EST) em Aug 12, 2009

Ha ha!! Loved your note - thanks! We lived at one time close to Windsor and went to Michigan a fair bit.
I am going to check out your website and keep an eye on what you are adding too! Hope you enjoyed you birthday dinner. We just went to see "West Side Story" at the Stratford Festival. It was fantastic...have you ever been?

publicado por harrietgate às 3:58 pm (EST) em Aug 8, 2009

Tim, My wife is a Yooper. I'm a Troll, but a Yooper wanabe. We have a vacation home near Houghton and get there at least 10 times a year. Great to hear from you. Thanks for the tip on the book "Cold".

publicado por cet49237 às 12:47 pm (EST) em Jul 14, 2009

Hi Tim,
Thanks for touching base. My wife and I live in Piney Orchard (since 1996), not too far from Four Seasons and Chapelgate. You've certainly got around. I've lived in PA and MD. I have done some traveling, though. We expect to finish up visiting all 50 states next year, finishing in Idaho. Also done a bit of traveling in Europe and the Caribbean.

I read primarily mystery and crime fiction. When I'm in the mood for something else, I'll usually pick up a biography or history book. My personal favorite and recommendation is Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Jr by Ron Chernow - excellent. I listen to quite a few audio books and write the audio review column for Mystery News, a subscription bimonthly newspaper. My personal library is about 2500 books and I imagine when we consider selling this house and retiring in a couple years, I'll have to reduce that a tad.

Good luck on your memoir. I'll check out your other books.
Regards,
Dave

publicado por MugsyNoir às 2:46 pm (EST) em Jun 27, 2009

Tim, your memoir sounds as a refreshing and enjoyable read. I will get a copy.
It will fill a gap in my collection. Tom

publicado por ArmchairWarrior às 8:36 am (EST) em Jun 13, 2009

Tim,

Blind Corral is a wonderful book, and although I read it many years ago, it still remains a favorite. The original attraction for reading the book is that I live in Helena, Montana, and I knew he was a local author. But, of course, it greatly exceeded my expectations. I realize that he published a collection of short stories that were originally published in the Big Sky Journal. But, I don't anything of his whereabouts now. I notice that he is not in the Helena phone book, but these days that doesn't mean much. At any rate, I agree that he is an author that deserves more attention. I am proud to say that we have more than our share of fine writers in Montana. I'm glad that someone else realizes that.

Joe

publicado por jfurshong às 1:29 am (EST) em May 26, 2009

Yah, Groneberg is awesome, too. I like his first better than One Good Horse, but both are on my shelf. I sort of forgot about my list here. I'll have to get busy adding some more books. Groneberg still writes lots of magazine articles so if you get a subscription to Montana Quarterly, you'll see him regularly. I haven't had much luck with Beer. I met a friend of his recently and he didn't know of anything coming down the pike. But there's always hope. I keep my eye out for it.

That sophomore English class got me hooked on Montana/western literature. I'm from Montana and it was my first introduction to our own writers. Sort of revolutionary. At least now kids read this stuff earlier.

publicado por baconbacon2003 às 6:57 pm (EST) em May 25, 2009

Hi Tim - I loved The Blind Corral by Ralph Beer. He's absolutely one of my favorite authors, ever. An English instructor introduced me to him in high school English and I've loved his work since. We read a short story back then and I've tried to find more since then. Another great one is a series of essays In These Hills. I've lent it to just about everyone I know, it's that good. They are mostly short essays centered around Helena, Mont. and motorcycles, etc. Just really good stuff.

Wyoming Summer is good, too. Different than her fiction but you can see where she got some of her background. I loved it as a kid and still do now.

publicado por baconbacon2003 às 6:36 pm (EST) em May 25, 2009

Hi, Tim- Welcome to LT! It's a great place and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the recommendations. They all sound good. One downside of LT, your wishlists expand like crazy, as well as your tbr piles. It's hard to keep up. Louis is my literary barometer around here and if he liked your book "Soldier Boy", then I know it's worth reading, so I'll keep an eye out for it. Also, will watch out for "The Blind Corral". I liked your review of it and it was great to see James Crumley mentioned. I have not read him in many years. "The Long Last Kiss", (did I get it right?) is one of my all-time favorites. Are you a fan of Cormac McCarthy? He captures the West beautifully. I also remember Wallace Stegner's
"Angle of Repose", as being a excellent book on the West. You should join "What are you Reading Now" group and you can watch what others are currently reading and make your own posts.Happy Memorial Day Tim and hope to see you around!
Mark

publicado por msf59 às 10:56 am (EST) em May 25, 2009

Tim, I wanted you to know I finished Soldier Boy last night and it was just a blast all the way through, it jogged a ton of memories, particularly of basic training. Hey, I was one of those 'good Catholic boys' who volunteered to be a 'fireman'. But even with the extra-dirty work, being a fireman had its bennies too: a real chance to get out of the routine. Incidentally, 2 of the most unusual guys I met at Benning were firemen from the surrounding companys, a Quaker from Philly and a Jew from LA, both of them conscientious objectors and serving out their service time as permanent firemen. Plus, because firemen had the next morning off after an all-nighter, I got out of several of the more odious training sessions, so fireman duty was a plus-plus for me.

Anyway, Soldier Boy was great fun, and I'll be blurbing it pretty soon in the threads, except I still can't imagine how you managed to serve 8 years in the Army after the way it ended. Guess I'll have to get a copy of Pinhead to find out. All the best!

publicado por LouisBranning às 6:28 pm (EST) em May 24, 2009

I love to use Dahl's auto's in the classroom - I teach U.S. and World History to middle and high school students. The kids all remember him from elementary classes, so it's a good connection.

publicado por annexlad às 10:59 am (EST) em May 24, 2009

Tim
Thanks for your email on Horse Soldiers;great book on US special forces in Afghanistan;very easy to read more like a magazine article;I picked it up in Edmonton a couple of weeks ago while on business and read it on the flight home to Toronto;I am really concentrating on Afghan/India/Taliban as well as Iraq these days;I grew up near you and the author Doug Stanton on the Michigan/Ontario border in Sarnia across from Pt Huron for 20yrs;I also did an MBA at Univ of Windsor across from Detroit(still and always a Tiger fan).Live in Toronto and have a farm north of it in Creemore where most of my listed books are now;still have to list most of Toronto books on the system;most of those will be the Great War my fist interest.
In case you are wondering Greemantle is from a book of the same name by John Buchan on German agents trying to raise a rebellion in the British middle east in the Great War;great read for a 1915 novel;favourite book.
Best Regards
John Simpson(Greenmantle)

publicado por Greenmantle às 10:17 am (EST) em May 17, 2009

Thank-you so much for the post and recommendation on Olive Kitteridge. I had recently heard of it in the NYT I think and had put on my wish list from Amazon. Spring has finally arrived in Maine. Elaine

publicado por eembooks às 2:39 pm (EST) em May 16, 2009

Tim,

I'm going to have to get me a copy of Soldier Boy! I followed you by a couple of years to Ft. Lost in the Woods and then headed to the left coast for Chinese language school and ended up in Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Vietnamese language school and Ft. Meade...all with the late great ASA. Good times, but half way around the world from your duty stations.

Gary

publicado por gmccone às 10:16 pm (EST) em May 15, 2009

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