In one of those free first volumes of an Encylopedia that I had, repeatedly I would see the entry for Agee, James.
Finally I obtained and read his book, A Death in the Family.
It was the most clear and descriptive prose I've ever read.
Frighteningly cold and real.
Let it stay fiction.
Please.
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This morning my heart compelled me to post a blog about James Agee because I'd been thinking of his novel A Death in The Family so much.
ReplyDeleteYesterday just before meeting Wendy's mum called her to tell her that her father had had multiple heart attacks, was in an induced coma, and had undergone a "difficult procedure" which included installing a stent.
We went off to meeting anyway (CO visit) but of course were highly concerned and distraught.
At home we researched flights for Wendy to possibly rush to her father's side.
The waiting, due to the time zone difference, was what reminded me of the amazing novel A Death in The Family.
There's a crucial scene in the book where some people are gathered around the kitchen table, waiting for some news of the father of the household, who had reportedly "been in an accident".
The waiting... the not knowing...
There was much prayer by family in the UK and here.
ReplyDeleteDaddy Young is going to be okay.
There's a feeling of euphoria in the family.
He has a temporary pacemaker on the surface. They'll see if he needs a permanent one fitted. Hopefully not.
He's talking and up and about and may be released from hospital soon.
Daddy Young did die about a year ago. Between then and the previous post, however, we did visit and had a wonderful time with him and Mum. We chose to visit while he was alive and still driving and walking, and for his funeral we enjoyed it via Skype.
ReplyDeleteDaddy Young did die about a year ago. Between then and the previous post, however, we did visit and had a wonderful time with him and Mum. We chose to visit while he was alive and still driving and walking, and for his funeral we enjoyed it via Skype.
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