tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post116465941774401739..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Dispatches from the Edge by Anderson CooperBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165111913073974342006-12-02T20:11:00.000-06:002006-12-02T20:11:00.000-06:00Lotus,Yep, that's me, Little Miss Barometer. Ther...Lotus,<BR/><BR/>Yep, that's me, Little Miss Barometer. There are a lot of migraine "triggers" besides weather, but shifts in weather are a biggie. I'm feeling better, thanks!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165103085087712312006-12-02T17:44:00.000-06:002006-12-02T17:44:00.000-06:00Ohhh, bookfool,so sorry to hear about the migraine...Ohhh, bookfool,so sorry to hear about the migraine. I read in the newspapers the other day that migraine sufferers are like human barometers - you tend to suffer from these throbbing headaches anytime there's a big change in the weather. Do feel better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165094046633312602006-12-02T15:14:00.000-06:002006-12-02T15:14:00.000-06:00Hi Lotus,Anderson Cooper sounds like such an inter...Hi Lotus,<BR/><BR/>Anderson Cooper sounds like such an interesting man. As you noted, far from taking advantage of being a Vanderbilt heir, he has little interest in owning things or even having a permanent place to settle much less just living off his inheritance or using it to his advantage. He really seems like a person of strong character. However, you'll note that he had to work for that job - it wasn't handed to him on a platter. I think you'll find it interesting. The armchair traveling is always fun and certainly much better than actually being out there and having to duck when the snipers start shooting.<BR/><BR/>I hope I'll make it to your blog, soon. I did a little blog-hopping, last night, and everything was soooo slooow. Today, I'm nursing a migraine, doing nothing but a little housework and reading. It's so nice and cold that it feels like time to curl up and read. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165070847928334852006-12-02T08:47:00.000-06:002006-12-02T08:47:00.000-06:00This does look like a great book, bookfool, I will...This <I>does</I> look like a great book, bookfool, I will definitely have to buy or borrow a copy. Since I don't get to watch him on television all that much I would love to travel with him, through his book, to all these places of conflict and hear his views on the situations there. I also would love to find out what makes him to do this. When he can choose to have a life of comfort being a celebrated TV anchor and son of Gloria Vanderbilt, what drives him to travel to these remote and very often, dangerous places? This book seems like a good opportunity to get to know Anderson Cooper, the reporter and the man.<BR/><BR/>Like Les, I am thrilled to have you back online. Hope to see you in my neighborhood soon! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1164990910886898312006-12-01T10:35:00.000-06:002006-12-01T10:35:00.000-06:00Thanks, Angela. :)Thanks, Angela. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1164986332295528662006-12-01T09:18:00.000-06:002006-12-01T09:18:00.000-06:00great review.. sounds good!great review.. sounds good!Angela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1164944946160641342006-11-30T21:49:00.000-06:002006-11-30T21:49:00.000-06:00I'd love to see Anderson Cooper, now that I've rea...I'd love to see Anderson Cooper, now that I've read the book. There was an excerpt in some magazine, a few months ago, and that's what piqued (sp?) my interest. I thought you'd like that quote about loss. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for both the compliment and the welcome back. It's yucky being offline, even for a day!!!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1164943041504863252006-11-30T21:17:00.000-06:002006-11-30T21:17:00.000-06:00This one slipped under my radar. Sounds like a gre...This one slipped under my radar. Sounds like a great read (I love memoirs), not only for the stories Cooper follows and reports on (I have seen him on CNN and he is <I>very</I> passionate about his subject matter), but also for the manner in which he comes to grips with his grief. I especially like the quote you shared about his reaction to recovering from his loss. And the crack about Obei Wan is priceless! Excellent review. Glad you're back online.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.com