From: henry sholar <hwsholar-AT-uncg.edu> Subject: Re: request Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:31:15 -0500 According to Norman Malcolm's little monograph, Wittgenstein kept Augustine's Confessions by his bed as an antidote to "dark night of the soul." It wouldn't work for me, but it has always impressed me that he must have found something in there. I prefer the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Weird but embracing somehow. Or poetry by William Stafford, Rumi, Rilke=C9 But of course the experts now advocate Prozac, Paxil or something of that genre. Kindest regards, Henry Sholar On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:13:10 -0500 noplace-AT-geocities.com wrote: > this may be unorthodox--apologies in advance if this annoys anyone. > > I have a friend who is hurting, who feels alone, who is being pushed on > all sides--a kind soul in need of help. I want to send her something to help > lift her up a little. what collection of words would be a match for such a > task? I've been thinking and thinking ... of the most > inspirational, vital, beautiful book in the world; appropriate to all > times, timeless, yet timely. > > I thought maybe the kind people of this list would be in a position to > provide suggestions from experience. Maybe others could share the joy > they have had with a text, and by doing so help me help my dear friend. > > > with good wishes, > Jay ---------------------- henry sholar hwsholar-AT-uncg.edu
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