A friend for life
I got back from America last week, but have been busy babysitting my nine-week-old granddaughter. I have much catching up to do. I haven’t posted in almost two weeks and I’m trying as hard as I can to read through all the posts I have in my inbox.
But first…
Today is August 1, and that means its Austen in August month over at Roof Beam Reader. Let me explain why this is so important to me. When I first moved to Norway in 1988, I was a single mother of three, I had just gone through a terrible divorce and was at a very low point in my life. There was no internet, blogging, facebook or skype. It was outrageously expensive to use the telephone and I couldn’t speak Norwegian. I was lonely, until one night when Norway’s one and only television channel, showed a BBC film called Pride and Prejudice. This was my first encounter with Jane and the rest is as they say, history!
If you get the chance pop on over, there is a lot going on…
Posted on August 1, 2012, in writing and tagged BBC, book-giveaways, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. Bookmark the permalink. 24 Comments.
You can’t beat the good old BBC – have you been watching Downtown Abbey?
Yes! I love Downton Abby!
I think I may have been reincarnated from this era…
me too but you can bet your bottom dollar I would have been the tweeny (scullery maid) in another life!
Thats funny!
Oh, I love love love Downton Abbey!!
Isn’t it the best!
i feel awful i have to confess i dont own any of the austen books
i shall make it my mission to find at least one , you have my full respect moving to a country in such dire circumstance, many would have given up or crumbled, i am full of admiration of you and i am glad you have come out of the other side the wonderful person you are, have a super evening xx
Thats so nice of you to say… Thank you!
One of my very favorites too!
True classics
Thanks Maggie! I adore her work and am excited you shared this!
Oh, you’re welcome
it was great seeing you maggie, you have a very kind and gentle spirit!!
i am really enjoying your book, you are a very brave soul!!
It takes one, to know one…you are too Debbie:)
Thank you!
Have fun with baby-kins!
Here is a hint for catching up quickly. Tick each email notification of a blog post, close your eyes, and hit delete. I’ve done it two or three times when I’ve been away and came back to 400 emails. However, comment on all of my posts please.
Haha…not a bad idea
But, can I do it… ???
I’m with you Maggie; Jane Austen and her characters have been Such good company over the years! ~ Lily
They’re my friends for life…
I wanted to pop over and say hello! I’m also participating in Austen in August. Pride & Prejudice was my first Austen read as well. I’ll be hosting a giveaway August 17-20, so be sure to check my blog then for details.
Hi!
Thanks for popping in…and I will check your blog for details.
ps
I’ll be hosting a giveaway too…
welcome home! I hope you had a great visit
Yes, I did… Thank you Beth (more to come on that)
I hope you’re having a great summer as well
I hope you are really enjoying your Jane Auten-a-thon!
Paula seems to be really excited about this too. 
Yes, WE love Jane…
But I only have time to read one book