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applegrove

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1. I read that book and was reminded of myself in Owen. Then someone pointed out

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Sun Mar 3, 2013, 01:16 AM

Mar 2013

that he was actually Jesus. Which I didn't get. I miss the themes in books sometimes. Well I have had a completely different life since that time in my life and I am in no way the overly understanding person I was then. I have GOOD BOUNDARIES. I have reactive anger issues due to ptsd. Lot's of other ways I have not lived up to owen. If I read it again I would probably weap for my old self passive self.

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"Owen Meany" is breaking our hearts again.... [View all] NRaleighLiberal Mar 2013 OP

I read that book and was reminded of myself in Owen. Then someone pointed out applegrove Mar 2013 #1

What's great about the book is that it can be enjoyed on so many levels - NRaleighLiberal Mar 2013 #2

Agreed. Here's a recommendation on what to listen to next: FSogol Mar 2013 #3

Great Book. Paladin Mar 2013 #4

My Irving quartet is Garp, Meany, Cider House and Hotel NH, in that order... NRaleighLiberal Mar 2013 #5

For Days After Reading "Garp," I Was A Wreck. Paladin Mar 2013 #6

Same here. In fact, Irving's style consistently lead to a deep involvement with the NRaleighLiberal Mar 2013 #7