This is very touching, and you both have done your friend a great service by taking on the challenge of finishing his work. I never met Joel, but I once had a telephone conversation with him. I asked him why he had written that he disliked the novels of a certain writer. His response was so crisp, so devastating, that I had no comeback. I could only admire his way with words.
‘Pushing the personal in personal writing.’ I get it Elaine. Reminds me of the course I took with Joel- The Art of Confession.
Bryan, you said it so well when I saw you- how it felt good to be communing with Joel again as you went through the writing process. What a unique experience, completing a friend’s book. Kudos to you both.
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Hoping Katherine has received good care and wishing you both smooth sailing through the next steps. I just heard a bit about what you’ve been managing. Power to you for being able to articulately pay tribute to Joel and your collaborative book, with so many serious concerns on your mind. ‘Assholes’ is brilliant.
This is very touching, and you both have done your friend a great service by taking on the challenge of finishing his work. I never met Joel, but I once had a telephone conversation with him. I asked him why he had written that he disliked the novels of a certain writer. His response was so crisp, so devastating, that I had no comeback. I could only admire his way with words.
‘Pushing the personal in personal writing.’ I get it Elaine. Reminds me of the course I took with Joel- The Art of Confession.
Bryan, you said it so well when I saw you- how it felt good to be communing with Joel again as you went through the writing process. What a unique experience, completing a friend’s book. Kudos to you both.
what a beautiful story thank you, this is so special.
I wish I could go. A beautiful story of friendship, collaboration and love…
Joel's memory is obviously a blessing and a source of comfort and strength...I tried to make a pledge for a subscription for Life Sentences but Substack does not process the information...please advise
Hi Marilyn,
I will certainly look into this in the next day or two. Busy with Katherine, leaving hospital tomorrow, we think, and the launch.
Hoping Katherine has received good care and wishing you both smooth sailing through the next steps. I just heard a bit about what you’ve been managing. Power to you for being able to articulately pay tribute to Joel and your collaborative book, with so many serious concerns on your mind. ‘Assholes’ is brilliant.
A lovely tribute.