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A review by lostinfrance
Jane Austen: A Life by Carol Shields
4.0
It feels like Jane Austen has always been a part of my life, so much so, that I never thought about reading a biography about her...I didn't need to, she was already a part of my family...an older sister that gave me advice on love and being a strong woman....never mind that we are two centuries apart....and an ocean. I run to her books when I need to feel safe....and curling up in pjs and watching the BBC versions of her books...a cheap vacation.
This year while abroad, it struck me that I could actually read about her life....though little is really known, so as I am a bit homesick, I thought I would return home to something familiar with this book. The book is well written and easy to read...nothing earth shattering, facts that are known by any Jane fan....but more details and reminders of the books...and how her life may have influenced it all. It was a nice reminder..and a comfort, and sadly the first time I read that she had probably died of breast cancer.
Read if you are a fan of Jane Austen. It will make you feel like you are home.
This year while abroad, it struck me that I could actually read about her life....though little is really known, so as I am a bit homesick, I thought I would return home to something familiar with this book. The book is well written and easy to read...nothing earth shattering, facts that are known by any Jane fan....but more details and reminders of the books...and how her life may have influenced it all. It was a nice reminder..and a comfort, and sadly the first time I read that she had probably died of breast cancer.
Read if you are a fan of Jane Austen. It will make you feel like you are home.