Gosciny storyteller (The one that wrote Asterix)
Sempé (Cartoonist)
Book
, 845 pagesTome I “le petit Nicolas”
Short story from Goscinny Younger years as a kid With the Illustration from Sempé Of those story
I’ve been meaning to read A Higher Call by Adam Makos for quite sometime and I’m finally deep into it. One of the most remarkable WWII stories I’ve ever read. It’s a powerful reminder that even in the middle of war, humanity, honor, and compassion can still shine through. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys history, aviation, or simply a great true story. This would be ideal for a movie.
“There’s a common story we tell about America: that our fundamental values as a country were stated in the Declaration of Independence, fought for in the Revolution, and made law in the Constitution. But, with the country increasingly divided, this story isn’t working for us anymore—what’s more, it’s not even true. As [Constitutional Law Professor] Kermit Roosevelt argues in this eye-opening reinterpretation of the American story, our fundamental values, particularly equality, are not part of the vision of the Founders. Instead, they were stated in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and were the hope of Reconstruction, when it was possible to envision the emergence of the nation committed to liberty and equality.”
To follow up on my previous post: Every now and then, a book comes along that quietly stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Theo the Golden by Allen Levi is one of those rare books.
It’s a story filled with kindness, grace, friendship, and the simple beauty found in ordinary lives. Rather than relying on drama or spectacle, it reminds us that the greatest gifts often come through compassion, humility, and genuine human connection.
In a world that can sometimes feel loud and divided, Theo the Golden is a gentle reminder of the people we should strive to be.
I can recommend it without reservation. It’s one of the most heartfelt and uplifting books I’ve read in a very long time. Go read it and let it touch you.
There is also this earlier ongoing thread:
Any readers here? Whatcha reading right now?
Hey thanks, didn’t know about that thread!
He is great fun (Neil deGrasse Tyson).
I’ve not seen that one