tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post7167553288809130791..comments2024-03-22T00:21:30.759-07:00Comments on Louise Penny: 17Louise Penny Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10316557270587688970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-62864984219528949552011-02-06T20:04:13.263-08:002011-02-06T20:04:13.263-08:00So many comments have already echoed my thoughts, ...So many comments have already echoed my thoughts, lovingly and articulately so. <br /><br />I will add that I just finished Bury Your Dead, and found it to be a masterpiece. Without giving anything away, your telling of the three stories was brilliantly done. And the stories themselves were breathtaking, heartbreaking, compelling, healing and more. Oh my. <br /><br />Also, my name is Lynda, and I'm an alcoholic. So very pleased to meet you, and I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee, or a cafe au lait some time.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-25784910552675405052011-01-07T22:59:26.661-08:002011-01-07T22:59:26.661-08:00Louise, this is yet another wonderful piece of who...Louise, this is yet another wonderful piece of who you are ... and it explains, in part, why you are able to craft such beautiful, flawed, remarkably multi-faceted HUMAN characters. I am grateful that alcoholism is not a journey I have been on personally (dumb luck and the right influences in my life) ... but I am so proud of friends and family who are now decades into sobriety. Congratulations, and thank you for talking about this openly. Just today starting Bury Your Dead ... so excited!!!!!Arlinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-46437855522307721432011-01-03T14:19:42.607-08:002011-01-03T14:19:42.607-08:00Louise, thank you for posting about AA. It is a w...Louise, thank you for posting about AA. It is a wonderful organization and helped me tremendously 11 years ago when my despair was insurmountable. I asked to be taken away and received a message that "I didn't have to live like this anymore" Grace entered with my first meeting. I knew I connected with you on a different level upon our meeting. Annonymous CherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-84895286668102162062011-01-03T12:17:51.449-08:002011-01-03T12:17:51.449-08:00Thank you for this. Your honesty and bravery in po...Thank you for this. Your honesty and bravery in posting such a personal story has helped more people than you could ever know. Someone once said that there are no small acts of kindness, that every one of them creates a ripple with no logical end. Thank you for this ripple.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-56777897932853021262011-01-03T08:32:02.013-08:002011-01-03T08:32:02.013-08:00Fighting and winning the battle with your demon mu...Fighting and winning the battle with your demon must strongly influence how your characters are formed and how they make choices and live their lives. They are people I want to know - their lives and choices intrigue me, and I anticipate each book to get to know them better. Sharing your demon with us was so brave, and it brings an added dimension in reading the books we love so much. I think what I mean to say is a very inadequate "thank you" for experiencing and conquering the devastation so that we have books and characters we love.Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-11869234597985900502011-01-03T07:54:51.229-08:002011-01-03T07:54:51.229-08:00Dear Diane, Cool, Linda, Jan, Darlene, Melody, Dia...Dear Diane, Cool, Linda, Jan, Darlene, Melody, Diane, Erica, Ruthie, Mary, Kay, K=Caryn, Kaye, Nikki, Joanne, Lori and Lil,<br /><br />It seems there sometimes are no words. But I'll try. Thank you for what you've said. Your support (and I do feel your embrace and your presence) and in some cases your own person stories. An act of trust that I honour and hold dear. <br /><br />Thank you for being in in life.Louise Penny Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316557270587688970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-50779409224418085082011-01-03T05:28:38.676-08:002011-01-03T05:28:38.676-08:00How wonderful it is for so many, many people that ...How wonderful it is for so many, many people that 10 years ago, you consented to join in the dance of life and give yourself to others via your writing. I know you don't consider yourself to be a 'courageous' woman but I believe you to be so - delightfully so - this post as well declares you to be so.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932887222818627488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-56575089293813273032011-01-02T19:53:29.620-08:002011-01-02T19:53:29.620-08:00You are an amazing woman, and I'm so glad I fo...You are an amazing woman, and I'm so glad I found you and your books. You've touched many lives by sharing your thoughts, thereby revealing much of your true self and beautiful spirit.Cool City Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173949639270967280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-44807026717639867662011-01-02T18:47:01.668-08:002011-01-02T18:47:01.668-08:00This post touched a lot of people it seems. You co...This post touched a lot of people it seems. You continue to give of yourself to us; in your books (can't wait for September!) and your blog - your wisdom, your insight, your humor are things I look forward to everyday. I hope you can feel the love coming back to you. You will never be alone.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250848599960435678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-24397127277386672242011-01-02T18:30:40.805-08:002011-01-02T18:30:40.805-08:00Thanks Louise - this was a good post. I've bee...Thanks Louise - this was a good post. I've been on your site before but not your blog. I took my dad to his first AA meeting in 1992. He's been sober since. As a psychotherapist I know the power of that group. Posts like this can really help people. Thanks for your honesty.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-38639676701051254522011-01-02T17:46:09.942-08:002011-01-02T17:46:09.942-08:00Sometimes a person has to reach the edge of the ab...Sometimes a person has to reach the edge of the abyss before asking for help. And if one asks, from a place of truth, He will take the burden. And His faith in that person gives the person faith in themselves. And it's so worth it. <br /><br />Very best wishes for continued success, Louise. <br /><br />May the Lord cause His face to shine upon you and give you peace.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-22090940305550339782011-01-02T17:06:23.099-08:002011-01-02T17:06:23.099-08:00Louise, Congratulations to you on this milestone d...Louise, Congratulations to you on this milestone day.<br /><br />Keep up the good fight.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600472733901683148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-19328704323307644552011-01-02T15:17:37.143-08:002011-01-02T15:17:37.143-08:00I now know a little better why you are one of my f...I now know a little better why you are one of my favorite authors. Thanks for being brave and sharing part of your true self with us. You are an inspiration (which isn't a perfect person, rather a person who is not afraid to share imperfections in order to help others).dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10079367141900675931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-63201846622332884752011-01-02T13:01:20.987-08:002011-01-02T13:01:20.987-08:00Oh Louise, so few of us are as honest with ourselv...Oh Louise, so few of us are as honest with ourselves as you have been today. Thanks you for having the strength to share a personal matter with strangers.Erica Spinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203668357399019127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-54762698807989761512011-01-02T12:59:55.082-08:002011-01-02T12:59:55.082-08:00It's humbling to know that although I might co...It's humbling to know that although I might consider another's life more glamorous or in some way better or their grass greener, I need also to realize that I know nothing of walking in someone else's shoes. My own shoes are an okay fit for my feet. Thank you for reminding me to be thankful for my blessings. My heartfelt congratulations and happy anniversary!Ruthie from NHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-10415655995378961952011-01-02T12:10:54.552-08:002011-01-02T12:10:54.552-08:00Louise - your sharing of this, makes a puzzle piec...Louise - your sharing of this, makes a puzzle piece fit into place as to why from the moment I first read one of your books, I felt a connection deeper than an appreciation for great storytelling and writing: I was fascinated by your ability to weave the threads of spirituality, philosophy, art and poetry through the story all of which strengthen your wonderful understanding of being human. thank you - I too celebrate a day of sobriety each year - each day actually. Blessings, MaryMary Vehr Mumawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04872377975002960320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-35239095569527312172011-01-02T11:58:29.745-08:002011-01-02T11:58:29.745-08:00Louise, this brought tears to my eyes. Despair co...Louise, this brought tears to my eyes. Despair comes in many forms and it is a blessing to us that yours led you to that first meeting. My sister struggles with alcoholism, but she is 18 months sober. She is finally clearheaded enough to see her life and experience it. I am so very proud of her and I'm proud of you as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-44119683210991680532011-01-02T11:31:42.524-08:002011-01-02T11:31:42.524-08:00What a brave blog to write. What a powerful blog t...What a brave blog to write. What a powerful blog to write.<br />Caryn in St.Louiscarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761365713102858135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-56932754551273881322011-01-02T11:16:00.973-08:002011-01-02T11:16:00.973-08:00Louise, I have often said you were one of the most...Louise, I have often said you were one of the most gracious people I know. I now add that you are also one of the bravest. I am proud of you and very proud to know you.<br /><br />And here's a hug!<br /><br />KayeKaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-53258424121420838562011-01-02T11:13:41.948-08:002011-01-02T11:13:41.948-08:00What a truly wonderful soul you are.... Congrats o...What a truly wonderful soul you are.... Congrats on this very special day !Joanne Derbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-80082181274717702562011-01-02T11:12:49.907-08:002011-01-02T11:12:49.907-08:00Louise,
I a so glad you were strong enough to tak...Louise,<br /> I a so glad you were strong enough to take that step. You are a truly wonderful person and I am proud and honored to call you my friend.<br /> Happy New Year!<br /> ~NikkiNikki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219387408705311781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-52911741731994975902011-01-02T10:42:50.486-08:002011-01-02T10:42:50.486-08:00Louise, I only learned of you and your books a cou...Louise, I only learned of you and your books a couple of weeks ago through an article in the Globe and Mail.I am now reading a second of your delightful stories, and enjoying them immensely! There are pearls of insight and wisdom shinning through the characters that tell me you have and are living the "examined life"... and have found it bountiful! I was planning a brief note to you today without knowing this special day for you. Congratulations and all the best in 2011! LoriLorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-41071333943911604282011-01-02T10:22:25.256-08:002011-01-02T10:22:25.256-08:00Congratulations, Louise, this is truly a significa...Congratulations, Louise, this is truly a significant day. Sometimes, we reach a crisis of meaning, where we wonder if we really matter. I've certainly been there, and somehow the guide appears. The truly beautiful person is the one who has faced her/his demons, and recognized they need not be as powerful as we previously thought. Much joy and contentment to you.lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.com