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A Wild Herb Soup
by Emilie Carles | Literature & Fiction
Registered by anavidreader on Friday, February 14, 2003
Average 8 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

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3 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by anavidreader on Friday, February 14, 2003

9 out of 10

I picked this book up at an outdoor booksellers' fair in London two years ago. Originally written in French, it was published in 1977 and "seized the imaginations" of all who read it. It is the story, told in her own words, of a woman born in a remote area of the French Alps. It reads more like a novel than a typical autobiography. It's the story of a woman who stayed true to the environment she loved even as she broke with it radically in education, talents, intellect and goals.

Reading this book compelled me to re-examine my own life.  

Journal Entry 2 by wingswan-scotwing from Inverness, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, April 04, 2003

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Recieved from my dear friend, anavidreader. Thanks! I'll write another journal entry when I've read it.  

Journal Entry 3 by wingswan-scotwing from Inverness, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, June 22, 2003

8 out of 10

A delightful book. First I must admit my prejudices. I know we must not judge a book by its cover, but my first impressions of this were not good. The cover is rather dull and the type is tiny -- it looked like it would be a dull, depressing read. But I know I have enjoyed many other books recommend by anavidreader so was prepared to give this a go. I am glad I did.

This is a wonderful account by a French Countrywoman, Emily Carles, who tells her story of growing up in a peasant family in Val Des Pres from 1900 onwards. Emily shows foresight to see beyond the confines of the peasant life so many others before her followed. She also demonstrated strength in taking action to make changes, not only to help herself and her family, but to help those in the villages she worked in, most especially the children in her charge as school teacher. She faced many hardships, but right until her death she stood up for what she believed in and was an inspiration to others. I can see why this book was a huge seller all over Europe.

When you find this book, be prepared to give it a try, like I did.  

Journal Entry 4 by wingswan-scotwing at on Sunday, July 27, 2003

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Released on Sunday, July 27, 2003 at Lochnagar in Ballater, Aberdeenshire Scotland.

Another mountain top release (at 3789ft /1155m). I left this book wedged between two rocks beside the summit trig point about 4.30 (or whatever time that nasty squally shower came on) this afternoon. I'm whacked, so will hit the sack and will return tomorrow to share the craic and include a pic. Suffice to say it was a good day.

28/7/03
We took the usual route up this mountain starting from Spittal of Glenmuick, past Allt na-guisaich Lodge, and up through the pine trees towards the col between Meikle Pap and Cuidhe Crom.

The photograph shows the fabulous view of the corrie looking down onto Loch na Gar from the top of Meikle Pap. The walk around the rim of the cliffs to the summit--Cac Carn Beag--was spectacular. Unusually there were no lingering snow cornices.

I left the book wedged between two of the rocks on the summit beside the trig point. I know we were quite late in the day reaching the summit, and most walkers were heading down, but I saw several people heading that way after us.

We came down by the longer route which heads SE following the Glas Allt path. This burn has a spectacular waterfall in it's lower half, before it tumbles into Loch Muick and was well worth the extra effort.

Part of my Books on Bens project, see my bookshelf

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Extract from the poem 'Dark Lochnagar' by Lord Byron

Yet, Caledonia, beloved are thy mountains
Round their white summits though elements war
Though cataracts foam 'stead of smooth-flowing fountains
I sigh for the valley of Dark Loch na Garr 

Journal Entry 5 by keevanwood from Aboyne, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, August 07, 2003

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I found this at the summit of lOCHNAGAR. I don't really plan on reading the book as it is not my cup of tea really, sorry! But i am travelling to Tunisia today and i will drop the book off there or possibly in Libya a couple of weeks after that! 



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