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April 14, 2005

The Book Meme

Most people who write really love to read. I'm no exception. Hence I was tickled to have a chance to participate in that great internet geek-whore chain letter: The Book Meme. Thanks to TCF for the invite. (By the way TCF, any time you wanna do that Lefty Blogosphere Debate Team....I'm definitely your girl).

You’re stuck in ‘Fahrenheit 451’. Which book would you be?

One of the basic parts of my character is antiauthoritarianism. I've always pushed back against rules and rule makers. Authority is like fingernails on a chalkboard: irritating, chafing. For good or for bad, authority suffocates me.

I would therefore be Lady Chatterly's Lover. DH Lawrence penned the ultimate "in your face" to the authorities and censors of the day. Lady Chatterly resulted in three decades of court battles on obscenity and censorship. (This is probably why it's best that I remain my own boss, incidentally)

Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?

I've had crushes on several fictional characters. But as the saying goes, you always remember your first. Mine is Laurie from Little Women.

I've always had a thing for sensitive men with a brilliant sense of humor. A little on the geeky side...with sweet dispositions. Laurie's literary disposition is all of those things. He's also very brave and loyal. Two things I find irresistable as well.

What is the last book you bought?

I don't buy books as much as I get them for gifts. People give me books all the time. The last book I actually purchased for myself is Don't Think of an Elephant by George Lakoff. The last book I received as a gift is a signed copy of You Have The Power by Howard Dean (Thanks again, Kev).

What are you currently reading?

I'm currently rereading Make Gentle The Life of this World, the Vision of Robert Kennedy by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy. The book is a series of vignettes and other writings either written by RFK or admired by him. Absolutely inspiring and moving. The book was edited by RFK's son.

Now it's my turn to pass the Book meme torch to fellow bloggers:

Kevin Drum, who is probably as politically well read as anybody. I'm especially curious about what he's currently reading.

David Goldstein because he's incredibly bright, startingly witty and is probably reading something desperately naughty. Or wishes he was.

Sid at New Frames...a fellow Oregon female political blogger. She blogs mostly about local Oregon stuff. Check her out. Well worth the trip.

Posted by Carla at April 14, 2005 05:43 PM