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This email came today.
Hello,This is going to sound probably weird to you because I haven't yet read a single one of your books, and yet you have impressed me with them.
I have just started working (home care) with a 92 year old LADY, who went blind two years ago. She's very musical (used to give piano lessons), had her own business back when it wasn't a common thing to do, and crocheted, read and painted. She also made all her own clothes, and by what I can see, she did beautiful work. (That was also part of the business she was in, importing fabrics and so forth)
Anyway, now that she's blind, she can no longer play the piano, drive ..or any of the above things. Although she misses doing it all, the part that impresses me..she read your book 'Into The Wilderness' just before she went blind, and is adamant about me reading the next book in the series aloud to her. She owns the book already, this is not a request or anything like that..lol. Now tomorrow is my second day with her..and I've looked up your bio and printed it out, so after reading that, we'll begin. She has told me she adored the first one she read, and has been anxiously awaiting a 'reader' to finish the story for her. (And now I have to tell her there's more than the two books, she'll be excited!!)
I guess the point I'm trying to make, sheesh! Of all the things a 92 year old blind lady would want to do... or have done for her... (I just hope I'm up to the task!) Sincerely, D.M.
July 10, 2005 08:38 AM
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That's maybe the best compliment ever.
Posted by: Beth at July 10, 2005 05:35 PM
How nice for you Sara to hear where your books end up and for whom they are important. Doesnt matter if she is blind........she sees the characters already.
Cynthia in Florida
Posted by: Cynthia at July 10, 2005 06:20 PM
That was such a lovely letter. Wish we could all take turns to read to her.
Posted by: Jacqui at July 11, 2005 12:15 AM
I believe that's what they call 'high praise'. Wonderfully self-effacing too.
Posted by: Shane at July 12, 2005 07:44 AM
Dang, dude. That's better than any fan mail I've even imagined.
Posted by: Joshua at July 12, 2005 12:29 PM
What a fantastic job - to be able to read your books for a living. (Well, sort of, but you know what I mean).
Wouldn't you just like to know more about this grand old lady of 92? I hope her carer sends more e-mails.
Posted by: Alison at July 12, 2005 05:54 PM
Thanks for sharing that email with us. How moving.
I have often thought how I would miss reading if I ever lost my eyesight. (Don't know why I would dwell on something like that, but there you go.) How wonderful that she has someone to read to her. Plus, imagine the treat this new reader has in store.
Posted by: Barbara at July 16, 2005 03:56 PM