Dear Jay ,Give your friend a book poetry of Omar Khayam, translated by
Fitzgerald. This book has done wonders for me & some other
philosophically oriented people that I know at worst times of our lives
On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:13:10 -0500 noplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>this may be unorthodox--apologies in advance if this annoys anyone.
>
>I have a friend who is hurting, who feels alone, who is being pushed
>on
>all sides--a kind soul in need of help. I want to send her something
>to help
>lift her up a little. what collection of words would be a match for
>such a
>task? I've been thinking and thinking ... of the most
>inspirational, vital, beautiful book in the world; appropriate to all
>times, timeless, yet timely.
>
>I thought maybe the kind people of this list would be in a position to
>provide suggestions from experience. Maybe others could share the joy
>they have had with a text, and by doing so help me help my dear
>friend.
>
>
>with good wishes,
>Jay
>
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