tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post4305635470690010187..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: Where Have I Been Lately...? Russia...Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-1614901692151835762011-02-05T04:17:28.632-08:002011-02-05T04:17:28.632-08:00Dear Jo
i have a strange habit of looking at Amaz...Dear Jo<br /><br />i have a strange habit of looking at Amazon reviews of books....in fact that is the first thing i do when i hear about any books.....<br /><br />i was a little surprised by contrasting reactions of Americans and British public to this book:<br /><br />Just look at the "STARS" the book got:<br />1)American Reviews:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Russia-Journey-Heart-Land-People/dp/1846075408" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Russia-Journey-Heart-Land-People/dp/1846075408</a><br /><br />2)British Reviews:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russia-Journey-Heart-Land-People/dp/0563539127/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Russia-Journey-Heart-Land-People/dp/0563539127/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</a><br /><br />Very interesting.Indian Pundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619498013520105678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-81072573780820480902011-02-04T08:13:06.090-08:002011-02-04T08:13:06.090-08:00>>>If we hold a mirror up to North Americ...>>>If we hold a mirror up to North American society and culture, we see Russia -- ourselves in reverse.<<<<br /><br />I think we all become so used to looking out of our own eyes that we fail to understand what others see of us when they gaze back. We tend to see differences and overlook the many similarities. <br /><br />I'm going to see about getting a copy of that book based on your rec.Ruth L.~https://www.blogger.com/profile/01008932486010118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-22758651552795342772011-02-03T23:31:37.153-08:002011-02-03T23:31:37.153-08:00Just don't eat any borscht. It's nasty stu...Just don't eat any borscht. It's nasty stuff.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-45534070758259765692011-02-03T06:26:11.079-08:002011-02-03T06:26:11.079-08:00While most northern Hemisphere bloggers dream of w...While most northern Hemisphere bloggers dream of warm sunny sandy tropical islands, I congratulate you for seeking escape to the snowfields of Russia. You have a very adventurous spirit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-24663251954540530892011-02-02T23:08:03.080-08:002011-02-02T23:08:03.080-08:00Russia has certainly been on my To Travel list for...Russia has certainly been on my To Travel list for a long time. I had pondered taking the Trans-Siberian Express, as that does seem the most adventurous way to get there from Asia, but one overnight train between Shanghai and Beijing has me thinking twice about that trip! Just because it would be the most adventurous does not mean it would be fun at all!Travelingranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075021180988626154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-83390208340449168232011-02-02T19:37:02.942-08:002011-02-02T19:37:02.942-08:00Wow Churchill's comment is almost like a poem....Wow Churchill's comment is almost like a poem..beautiful. Enjoy thejourney dear Jo but please dont forget us all..we will wait eagerly for the postcardsbudh.aaahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13277544197089022458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-70941724712803879952011-02-02T19:24:17.125-08:002011-02-02T19:24:17.125-08:00You journey truly in your great mind, Jo
Aloha ...You journey truly in your great mind, Jo<br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha from Honolulu<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /><br />><}}(°><br /><br /><br /><°)}}><Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-43730304495364872362011-02-02T16:42:50.792-08:002011-02-02T16:42:50.792-08:00My impression is the same as Mia's. But I only...My impression is the same as Mia's. But I only know Russians who are here in the US, so maybe they're only homesick...?<br /><br />You certainly do make the book sound fascinating, and I might well go read more about it to see if it's something I'd enjoy reading.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-2448151348344286622011-02-02T15:30:57.608-08:002011-02-02T15:30:57.608-08:00Figured you were doing something interesting if yo...Figured you were doing something interesting if you were not blogging, and I was right. I look forward to the postcards.JeannetteLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528285846408727632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-92059304568651729842011-02-02T14:31:15.112-08:002011-02-02T14:31:15.112-08:00Another book to read! I always love to add another...Another book to read! I always love to add another one to my list, and then at the bookstore I peruse them all and find the one that calls to me. Good review, and I appreciate the postcard from Russia! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-5778876632565929122011-02-02T14:09:01.711-08:002011-02-02T14:09:01.711-08:00I am now intrigued and must find the book. My bigg...I am now intrigued and must find the book. My biggest hope is to find it on audio .....Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-79972717361514383642011-02-02T12:42:46.614-08:002011-02-02T12:42:46.614-08:00Oooh, I love this post, Jo! Many of my daughter...Oooh, I love this post, Jo! Many of my daughter's ballet teachers have been Russian, and she had the pleasure of studying ballet in St. Petersburg for two summers...coming home with countless stories of the people and places!<br /><br />I intend to pick up this book just as soon as the weather permits venturing out to the bookstore.<br /><br />Thanks for another great recommendation!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-80327910580376923622011-02-02T10:44:13.372-08:002011-02-02T10:44:13.372-08:00Having spent three months in Russia, on three sepa...Having spent three months in Russia, on three separate trips, once under communist rule, and in 1999 and 2000, I found the people to be warm and fascinating as well as fascinated with our culture.<br /><br />An incredibly diverse country in terms of geography, I had the good fortune to experience life on a daily basis in St.Petersburg, Yalta, Ekaterinberg, Moscow and Tblisi.<br /><br />The changes that have taken place over the years in Russia are astonishing, and reflect the resiliency of its people and their heritage.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-21976110942532208922011-02-02T10:21:40.006-08:002011-02-02T10:21:40.006-08:00Thanks Josie. It sounds worth the read. I have e...Thanks Josie. It sounds worth the read. I have enjoyed studying Russian history.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-25623046880643067632011-02-02T10:19:30.389-08:002011-02-02T10:19:30.389-08:00I have actually never been a fan of Russian histor...I have actually never been a fan of Russian history/culture, but this book sounds fascinating. I like the "from the inside" perspective. <br /><br />I think the last book that had the same effect on me was probably "The Last Queen" by C. W. Gortner. It was a fictional account of the life of Juana of Castile--very well written.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-71229916608306393202011-02-02T09:13:21.611-08:002011-02-02T09:13:21.611-08:00This is just what I love about your blog. I am alw...This is just what I love about your blog. I am always intrigued, now I must get that book.Jennifer Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194865772198170276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-5411024972290859862011-02-02T09:10:40.074-08:002011-02-02T09:10:40.074-08:00I'm not sure if Russians are happier than Nort...I'm not sure if Russians are happier than North Americans. Do happy people smoke and drink that much? All of the Russians I know have a little bit of pissed off about them.<br /><br />But any book that elicits interest in another land is a good thing.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881826389793941197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-17256021028552596952011-02-02T08:27:48.289-08:002011-02-02T08:27:48.289-08:00I have always wanted to visit Russia -- but not in...I have always wanted to visit Russia -- but not in winter.Bruce Coltinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861316663245952372noreply@blogger.com