Gift from the Sea: 50th Anniversary Edition 
asked by aries on November 12, 2006 2:04 PM
I found a 1955 printing of this book in an old waterfront cabin and was struck by the care with which the previous owner had read it. Eve (the name inscribed inside the front cover and then again above the heading for chapter 3) made pencil marks on nearly every paragraph of the book, underlining a phrase, highlighting many passages with strong vertical marks, scratching out some words that she seems to have found superfluous and even x-ing out whole sections that apparently missed their mark with her altogether. Two rusting paper clips isolate several pages, absent any marking at all. Anne Morrow Lindbergh's lyrical words are still relevant and presage so many of the themes of today's most popular books: simplicity, peaceful solitude, caring for the soul, a woman finding her place in society and life. I heard that the woman who had lived in the cabin had actually passed away some time before. Thank you, Eve, for your gift... from the sea.
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This is a terrific book for awoman of any age. It provides much food for thought and is a source of inspiration through her personal musings and easy flowing prose. I like the 20 year "report" from the author where she shares her surprise that her own refections and thoughts have influenced others. Obviously others have the same life experiences to consider and learn from.
reviewed by james58 on November 20, 2006 4:11 PM
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There is much to gain by reading this book. This book captures the aspects of life and love by a woman's reflections while looking over her "Gifts from the sea."
This is a book everyone (women and men) would benefit from reading sometime/anytime in their life.
I enjoyed the simple style of the book. You can get into it easy, and then can't put it down.
It's just beautiful. If ever you don't know what to get a woman for a gift... this book would be a great gift.
This is a book everyone (women and men) would benefit from reading sometime/anytime in their life.
I enjoyed the simple style of the book. You can get into it easy, and then can't put it down.
It's just beautiful. If ever you don't know what to get a woman for a gift... this book would be a great gift.
reviewed by nat on November 27, 2006 1:06 PM