Talk Before Sleep A Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Elizabeth Berg Brilliance Audio Books
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What do you say when you know you don't have forever? Ruth has been Ann's closest friend for years - her confidante, her solace, her comic relief, her tutor in life's mysterious ways. So when Ruth becomes ill, Ann is there for her without question. After all, it is Ruth who encouraged Ann to become who she is, Ruth whose rebellious, eccentric spirit provided the perfect counterpoint to Ann's conventional, safe outlook. And so the friends go on as they always have...gossiping, consoling, and sharing intimate secrets - but with the knowledge that each shared evening could be their last.
Talk Before Sleep A Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Elizabeth Berg Brilliance Audio Books
You know how sometimes you read a book and it's just okay, but then another time, it'll dazzle you? (Poor authors!) This is what happened to me with Talk Before Sleep. I bought it because I love Berg's writing.But maybe because this was in essence a memoir of her in a similar situation, it felt less deep than her other books. (One of her gifts is to illuminate deep truths about being human, by simply writing a moving scene; she's never preachy or ponderous.)
But that was on the first read. I guess I wasn't in the mood or something. The second time, I treasured it. Might have to actually buy it in paperback and keep (I read it on Kindle.)
Anyway, most of us read to be enlightened or moved. This book did both. On one level, it's a story about girlfriends, and how women need each other. On another, and this is the main theme I think, it's about treasuring what you have and treating yourself well in your own life. There's a scene in here about Ann preparing a fussy, precisely made breakfast for Ruth, who is sick. Ruth aggravates Ann by sending her back to the kitchen to improve the meal. Ann thinks, What a bitch! But complies. And then when the perfect meal is brought back to the bedroom, Ruth admits she's too sick to eat, and insists Ann eat it. Ann does, and you see that she needs to do this for herself every now and then: a perfect breakfast, with white linen and a rose alongside. We all should.
Here are a couple of excerpts that I found meaningful:
About women in general: "The truth is, we usually only show our unhappiness to another woman. I suppose this is one of our problems. And yet it is also one of our strengths."
One night, Ann and Ruth are looking up at the starts, discussing insignificance. Ann says, "I want more. I want someone to know I was here." Ruth says, "But you have to start with yourself. You have to let yourself know you're here."
As Ruth declines and moves thoughtfully toward death, she shows us how to live fully and appreciate every moment, not because she's dying and all of a sudden realized it, but because she always has. In this she gives us a model, and Elizabeth Berg, the author, gives us a gift.A
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Talk Before Sleep A Novel (Audible Audio Edition) Elizabeth Berg Brilliance Audio Books Reviews
'Talk Before Sleep' is a great holiday read. It's not my favourite Elizabeth Berg - that's 'Open House' which I've read and re-read many times.
Even though the subject of this book is dying, it's not a morbid book. Ruth's death is handled in an unusual but really effective way. I loved the short chapters at the end which dramatically depict her demise in stages. The best thing about this book is the friendships of the women which are realistically fleshed out. Berg's observations will ring true with the reader for sure. The characters are well drawn and easy to separate when you're reading. They are also flawed and lovable. I read most of it at the airport. Perfect!
I loved this book. I love Elizabeth Berg. It was such a tender story of women's friendships, and Berg has a talent for the "telling detail" and just the right amount of understatement. Even though the mood is sad, there is lots of humor and light heartedness. It's probably a woman's book and is maybe a little anti-male, but the one husband, Joe, is really quite wonderful and kind. I'm kind of missing these women now that I'm finished with the book. Maybe I'll go to and find something else by Elizabeth B. that I haven't read.
The first time I read _Talk Before Sleep_, it was just because I intended to read every Elizabeth Berg book, in publication order. I liked it, but it didn't really touch my heart. This time, upon re-reading, I had a friend dying in exactly the same way the woman in the book was dying From Stage IV lung cancer, metastasized from breast cancer. It was interesting to me to read about how each of her friends coped, how they came together to help their friend die as well as possible, and how dying does not have to be an enormous tragedy. I took from it, this time, ideas that I could use to help my own friend. And I bought not only a copy for my , but a paper copy to send to my dying friend so that she could read and perhaps draw comfort in planning a good death for herself. Berg's writing is dismissed by many as mere "chick lit", but it is comforting soul food that will soothe both the worried friend and the cancer patient, as well. Top recommendation.
This book has an interesting storyline. It's about a group of women who rally around a friend who is dying of breast cancer. Some parts of the book were very well written. I felt Ruth's pain. Other times it seemed that she was an idiot who had extra-marital affairs under the assumption that she would never get caught. After she becomes ill, Ann, one of Ruth's devoted friends, spends all of her time caring for her, sometimes to the neglect of her family. Ann is "taken" with Ruth. She's in awe of her brazen approach to life. There were also a number of interesting supporting characters, which made for enjoyable banter that was unpredictable and fun to read. But the whole thing seemed a little shallow. I couldn't relate to Ruth's perspective on life. I also couldn't relate to the author's portrayal of death, mainly because my own experience with grief has been different. I'd recommend this book to those who enjoy women's fiction. It's an easy, quick read. However, sensitive readers may want to pass.
This book was such a great read I couldn't put it down. The deep and meaningful relationships portrayed are very inspiring. And the challenges present during serious illness are realistically explored. I will look for more books by this author!
This is a book about friendship. I have passed it on to others because I like the author's look into women's relationships. As a cancer survivor
myself I recommend it to anyone who has a friend with a serious, possibly fatal disease. This, and The Pull of the Moon, also by Elizabeth Berg
are great favorites of mine. I hope you will read it and enjoy it as much as I did. Women can have such depth to their friendships and sometimes
its just a good idea to read something like this to remind you of the love you have for one another.
You know how sometimes you read a book and it's just okay, but then another time, it'll dazzle you? (Poor authors!) This is what happened to me with Talk Before Sleep. I bought it because I love Berg's writing.
But maybe because this was in essence a memoir of her in a similar situation, it felt less deep than her other books. (One of her gifts is to illuminate deep truths about being human, by simply writing a moving scene; she's never preachy or ponderous.)
But that was on the first read. I guess I wasn't in the mood or something. The second time, I treasured it. Might have to actually buy it in paperback and keep (I read it on .)
Anyway, most of us read to be enlightened or moved. This book did both. On one level, it's a story about girlfriends, and how women need each other. On another, and this is the main theme I think, it's about treasuring what you have and treating yourself well in your own life. There's a scene in here about Ann preparing a fussy, precisely made breakfast for Ruth, who is sick. Ruth aggravates Ann by sending her back to the kitchen to improve the meal. Ann thinks, What a bitch! But complies. And then when the perfect meal is brought back to the bedroom, Ruth admits she's too sick to eat, and insists Ann eat it. Ann does, and you see that she needs to do this for herself every now and then a perfect breakfast, with white linen and a rose alongside. We all should.
Here are a couple of excerpts that I found meaningful
About women in general "The truth is, we usually only show our unhappiness to another woman. I suppose this is one of our problems. And yet it is also one of our strengths."
One night, Ann and Ruth are looking up at the starts, discussing insignificance. Ann says, "I want more. I want someone to know I was here." Ruth says, "But you have to start with yourself. You have to let yourself know you're here."
As Ruth declines and moves thoughtfully toward death, she shows us how to live fully and appreciate every moment, not because she's dying and all of a sudden realized it, but because she always has. In this she gives us a model, and Elizabeth Berg, the author, gives us a gift.A
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