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DivineDiana
James A. Michener, a Biography | John Phillip Hayes
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Yesterday, I visited the Michener Art Museum, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. There is a small room dedicated to the author. I loved his personal set of Balzac books that were a childhood gift from his aunt. They also had the log from the local library with the date and his signature when he signed for his original library card as a child. He was a Quaker and donated much of his earnings to libraries, schools, and programs for writers.

Kaylamburson So cool! I live only about 25 minutes from Doylestown so I‘ll have to go! 2y
MicheleinPhilly @Kaylamburson Do you??? Why did I think you lived in NY? 🤔 2y
Kaylamburson I used to! We actually just moved to New Hope this summer for my fiancés job. It would be fun to meet up! 2y
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Leftcoastzen Cool! 2y
DivineDiana @Kaylamburson It is a wonderful museum! Welcome to Pennsylvania! New Hope is beautiful! ❤️ (edited) 2y
Kaylamburson Do you live near there or were just visiting? @DivineDiana 2y
DivineDiana @Leftcoastzen I had visited the museum many times for various exhibits. This time I remembered that there was a connection to the author! About time! 2y
quirkyreader Yea, a museum dedicated to one of my favourite authors and fellow Quaker. 2y
DivineDiana @quirkyreader I am embarrassed to say that I have not read any of his books. I did start Texas, many, many years ago. It is still on my shelves unfinished! I think 2023 is the year to finally finish it! 🙂 2y
DivineDiana @Kaylamburson I live about 40 minutes away. 2y
Kaylamburson Not bad at all! @DivineDiana ! 2y
quirkyreader @DivineDiana Try Hawai‘i or Tales of The South Pacific and go from there. 2y
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RamsFan1963
James A. Michener, a Biography | John Phillip Hayes
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TK-421 Beautiful! 4y
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Sha0102
Alaska | James Albert Michener
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Long but extremely pleasant reading. A history and geography class while reading a wonderful novel. Simply in love with Alaska now!

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Auntynanny
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This book was really interesting. Unlike many of Michener's books which span centuries, this one took place entirely in 1946. I learned a lot about the geography and culture of Afghanistan at this time.

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sassy1
The Fires of Spring: A Novel | James A. Michener
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Started this one 4 yrs ago.
Had to return it to library owing to exams...
Last night with a jolt it's memory came back. I forgot the title, author but was able to search it using a string of keywords.
Hail Google !!

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Susanita
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More Michener! This is an interesting story set in #Afghanistan after WWII. Nonetheless he also managed to weave in several elements of the country‘s history. #Augustisatrip

This enchanting song from the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald has nothing to do with the book except for a similar title, but I include it for your listening pleasure. https://youtu.be/5O_ICpYMUds

vkois88 👍👍👍 6y
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TheKidUpstairs
The World Is My Home: A Memoir | James A. Michener
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Thank you so much @Judybskt !!! I tried to get a clearer picture, but my boys kept reaching for the treats 😁 I love this little slice of Pennsylvania. I have only seen the name James Michener on book spines at the library, he sounds like he's led an interesting life and I look forward to reading about it! The treats are perfect (we've already opened the pop bottles) and the bookmarks are gorgeous! THANK YOU again!

#HometownSwap

TheKidUpstairs P.S. @Judybskt the socks are already on my feet! 💖💖 6y
MicrobeMom Yay! Looks great! 6y
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MaureenMc I adored the Michener memoir when I read it years ago! 6y
TheKidUpstairs @MaureenMc that's great to hear! It sounds very interesting, and has a high rating on here! 6y
Judybskt @TheKidUpstairs so glad you like everything ! Some how I forgot it is opening day! Off to open my box now!! 6y
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TracyReadsBooks
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The lure of a well told story about far off places, especially when filled with danger, mystery, & romance, is hard to resist. Michener easily transports the reader to Afghanistan just after WWII in telling the story of an American military man charged with discovering what happened to a young American woman who has gone missing. I enjoyed the book, appreciate the research that went into it (like all his books) & now really want to travel!✈️🌎✈️