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The Daily OrangeCharacter chooses extreme measures to battle stress in new Walden
By Agatha Lutoborski
Posted: 1/30/07, 10:56 PM EST Section: Bindings
Q: What did your college education look like?
A: I went to Villanova, graduated in '99. I was an English major. I knew from day one of grade school that I wanted to write when I grew up. The closest thing they had to the major in college was English. That's what made sense to me, and that's what I enjoy doing.
Q: Did your own life inspire "Walden?"
A: Not particularly. Certainly some things influence the book that comes from the author's experience, but not directly.
Q: What gave you the idea for the book?
A: I had an idea, can't point to specific point in time. One day in the life of this student. I knew the beginning; I knew the end, and the rest of it just sort of wrote itself.
Q: Where can students buy the book?
You won't find it in a lot of bookstores, but any bookstore you could go and you request it, and they'll be able to order it for you. It's in all of their databases. Actually, the Syracuse Bookstore ordered two copies last week. You can also order it online through conversari.com.
Q: What would you like to tell the Syracuse community about "Walden?"
The book itself, I think appeals to the college kids. I think it's one of these books that's not just a story; it causes you to reflect about your own experience, your own decision. The story runs the whole gamut of emotions: humor to sadness, extreme depression, madness. Others have related it to "Catcher in the Rye," but for college kids in the 21st century. Also, readers can discuss the book online, download a book group reading guide, check out "Walden's iPod" and lots more.
You can check it out at www.conversari.com/walden.htm.
A: I went to Villanova, graduated in '99. I was an English major. I knew from day one of grade school that I wanted to write when I grew up. The closest thing they had to the major in college was English. That's what made sense to me, and that's what I enjoy doing.
Q: Did your own life inspire "Walden?"
A: Not particularly. Certainly some things influence the book that comes from the author's experience, but not directly.
Q: What gave you the idea for the book?
A: I had an idea, can't point to specific point in time. One day in the life of this student. I knew the beginning; I knew the end, and the rest of it just sort of wrote itself.
Q: Where can students buy the book?
You won't find it in a lot of bookstores, but any bookstore you could go and you request it, and they'll be able to order it for you. It's in all of their databases. Actually, the Syracuse Bookstore ordered two copies last week. You can also order it online through conversari.com.
Q: What would you like to tell the Syracuse community about "Walden?"
The book itself, I think appeals to the college kids. I think it's one of these books that's not just a story; it causes you to reflect about your own experience, your own decision. The story runs the whole gamut of emotions: humor to sadness, extreme depression, madness. Others have related it to "Catcher in the Rye," but for college kids in the 21st century. Also, readers can discuss the book online, download a book group reading guide, check out "Walden's iPod" and lots more.
You can check it out at www.conversari.com/walden.htm.
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WALDEN
posted 3/19/07 @ 11:42 PM EST
I invite you to read more about WALDEN at www.conversari.com, where you can download a book group reading guide, check out Walden's iPod, discuss the book, and much more. (Continued…)
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