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Finished the Goodall book. It was named one of the 100 notable books in 2006 on the NY Times booklist. I would expect it to hit the best seller's list once it starts circulating and gets reviewed.

Incredible story of an incredible person. And she's still going strong. The book covers up through 2003 and the huge number of awards and acknowledgements she's received.

Dale, the author, obviously had fun researching and writing the book. There is a veiled reference to a "bearded writer" in one passage that was accounting who was present in the scene. He no doubt was that writer. He seemed to have traveled to many of the places mentioned, talked with many of the people whom he quotes, and spent a great deal of time with Dr. Jane. Awesome!

She has 17 books/videos in the library. I want to read her book "Reason for Hope: A spiritual journey." Based on the mention of that book in Dale's book, I'm curious to read what she wrote on the subject. In many ways, her life was blessed with long periods of quiet despite the daily flux that she also endured.

And I'm poised to get a copy of the new Murakami collection of stories. Yum! I should get a notice from the library that a copy is being held for me. "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman" is the title. They had it catalogued for a while as "Blind Window, Sleeping Woman," but they've corrected it recently.

Today was a bit more "shaky" than it's been lately. Not to bad, but just noticeable. Made it out for a walk early today, before the rains returned. Cooling down tonight and forecast to be cool in the morrow. Thank goodness for the heaters. Xmas countdown has begun!