Christie Ann Seeley

A very moving and beautifully related story

Revisado: 03-05-23

This is a true story filled with love and disappointments, told by a very talented man who overcame a sometimes beautiful, many times tragic life to become a multi talented writer, musician and, above all, a lovely human being. Read with compassion and understanding and you will be exposed to many realities faced by those who are not included in the daily life of our so called generous and inclusive society. You may see the world through new eyes and hopefully a with new perspective that allows you appreciate and embrace the world around you in a new way.

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A very thoughtful and well written story

Revisado: 07-17-21

If you enjoy exploring the inner workings of human thought, expression and intimacy you will love this book. Set in Bern, Switzerland and Lisbon, Portugal one solitary man’s sudden departure into a new and unknown life touches many and opens new ways of seeing and feeling. It is a deep and moving experience filled with philosophical and literary references that enrich the text. I loved it and will no doubt return to it many times.

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Breathlessly beautiful

Revisado: 01-12-21

Beautifully translated. Read with immense feeling. A poignant and, in its way, timely story.
I followed it by watching Luchino Visconti’s’ picture starring Dirk Bogart who did a magnificent job portraying Gustav von Aschenbach. I then returned to the novel for one more listening. Images from this experience will linger with me for a long time. I enthusiastically recommend this translation of Thomas Mann’s novel Death in Venice narrated by Simon Callow.

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I love Roberto Bolaño

Revisado: 11-14-20

Bolaño is a master of complexity. In this beautifully read piece he explores the mind of a culture as well as his own, through literature. The narrator, a priest and literary critic wanders through his life recounting tales of people he has met who while believing they worked for the greater good most likely fell very short. In the end, he realizes his own shortcomings.

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Love Jazz, now I understand why!

Revisado: 11-05-20

I have been listening to jazz for many years now. I even write about local jazz musicians to promote their performances. I loved the way Ted Gioia treated his presentation. His vocabulary is rich and evocative. His enthusiasm infectious. His rich knowledge enviable. Listen. You will be happy you did.

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A poignant telling of the history of western civilization through music and a wonderful narrative by Robert Greenberg.

Revisado: 10-24-20

Greenberg does not mince words in his very accessible narrative. He brings history to us in an exciting, clear and revealing melding of events, characters, cultures and, finally, music. I found this course extremely interesting—a must for anyone interested in furthering their understanding of our past. I thank him for his marvelous work.

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