Is true liberation when we can just be ourselves, knowing some people will like us, some will despise us, many will be indifferent, and (the hard part, I think) all of that is perfectly all right? (Same for our creative efforts, and feedback.)
Exactly. Some of my favorite books and stories aren't found on any major lists anywhere. The writer had something to say that had a profound impact on my life, and so they became favorites.
Right. Like the sf writer Theodore Sturgeon, for me. Elizabeth EnrightтАЩs short stories. There are many more that may come to mind. Thank goodness for so many different kinds of people!
Or a high level.
Remember that Song тАЬHigh AnxietyтАЭ? Mel Brooks.
Is true liberation when we can just be ourselves, knowing some people will like us, some will despise us, many will be indifferent, and (the hard part, I think) all of that is perfectly all right? (Same for our creative efforts, and feedback.)
Exactly. Some of my favorite books and stories aren't found on any major lists anywhere. The writer had something to say that had a profound impact on my life, and so they became favorites.
Right. Like the sf writer Theodore Sturgeon, for me. Elizabeth EnrightтАЩs short stories. There are many more that may come to mind. Thank goodness for so many different kinds of people!
I just wrote those down in my notes. Thanks for those two recs. I love this story: "Joe Gould's Secret" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Gould%27s_Secret
And this one https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403452.The_Big_Con
Thanks so much! I might need a day or two to get to those, but soon!!