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Patricia Jaeger's avatar

Thank you for this introduction to a book I was not aware of. I'm not certain if I'll read it or not, but I am, at this point, intrigued as always after reading one of your essays.

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Oops's avatar

Hello, I think I discovered you through a NYTimes article (?) back when and am using One Sentence as my book list.

Problem is... can the books ever live up to your wonderful essays?

A Way of Life, Like Any Other reminds me of Diary of a Nobody (1892). Banality was never so hilarious. Maybe you've read it.

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1026/1026-h/1026-h.htm

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Ben Dolnick's avatar

Thanks so much! I haven't read Diary of a Nobody -- it's been kicking around on the periphery of my to-read list for years, and you've inspired me to move it up.

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jane jeanneteau's avatar

I adore your writing, Ben. It’s like an adorable, well behaved puppy but without the barking and sharp little teeth. It’s always a pleasure to read your essays. And you, still moving slowly and carefully or are you eating avocados without any pain? Hope you’re well now.

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Ben Dolnick's avatar

Thank you! And i'm doing much better. The injection was really what vaulted me out of the pit of suffering, and now various physical therapies -- including one called Feldenkrais that I've become quite obsessed with -- have been helping to rearrange me such that it won't (fingers crossed) become chronic.

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jane jeanneteau's avatar

I’m so happy to hear that you’re on the mend. Bizarrely, the injections seem to provide a 3 year window of relief. Marc had 2 in 6 years but thanks to becoming an obsessive yogi, he’s well into his fourth year without a jab. OMmmmmG!

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