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A widely varied collection, a reflection of the rather random assortment of contributors. It's messy but it works in a way that doesn't feel contrived. There were so many letters that I couldn't connect with, was bored by, or felt were self serving. There were many that would have been wonderful to see live but on the page felt (quite literally) flat.BUT there were some stand outs. For me Okky Madasari's letter 'To a Wish' was so moving and powerful. I read it twice. It speaks of democracy and f...
I love the concept of this book.An amazing writing tool, I've long experienced and believed in the magic of letters.I haven't read them all yet and I may only read some but I will definitely take on the inspiration and write some of my own!A wonderfully powerful medium bursting with possibilities.
I loved this anthology of interesting letters from interesting, talented people. Over 70 contributors, writers, poets, actors, musicians, comedians discussing just as many diverse topics. Following on the successful 'Women of Letters' based in Australia this edition features letters from events held all over the world (US, Europe, Asia) with international contributors writing letters on a range of topics.It took me a while to read this book because the letters cannot be devoured in one hungry gu...
I adore Women of Letters and these anthologies are one of the highlights of my reading year. There are so many beautiful, moving, funny, insightful letters in this edition that I couldn't even begin to choose my favourites. Wonderful.
In honesty, I only read the letters in this I wanted to but they were brilliant.