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John1956PA

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3. In the 1980s, I read James Michener's "Poland" which . . .

Reply to jgo (Original post)

Sun Feb 25, 2024, 11:12 AM

Feb 2024

. . . contains a passage pertaining to the history of turmoil in the region which constitutes present day Lithuania. I think of that passage now and then. It states that the ancestry of present day Lithuanians differs from that of the inhabitants of the region many centuries ago. The novel is not an in-depth, flawless presentation of history, but it serves as a departure point for the reader to seek out more information on the subjects addressed therein.

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On This Day: Lithuanian largest mass suicide in history to avoid death/slavery by Christian crusaders - Feb. 25, 1336 [View all] jgo Feb 2024 OP

That is fascinating and I never heard of it before Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #1

Christians, forcing their shit down peoples throats from the 1AD to today. Hotler Feb 2024 #2

In the 1980s, I read James Michener's "Poland" which . . . John1956PA Feb 2024 #3

Michener is an incredible author. "The Source" is one of the best novels I have ever read barbaraann Feb 2024 #4

I read "The Source" when I was fifteen years old. John1956PA Feb 2024 #5

It's right up there with "Terms of Endearment" for me. barbaraann Feb 2024 #6

The image of Jack Nicholson as the rowdy ex-astronaut stays with me. John1956PA Feb 2024 #7

Oh, the book is very special. barbaraann Feb 2024 #8

I watched the "Lonesome Dove" miniseries when it debuted. John1956PA Feb 2024 #9

I have to confess I have only read Terms of Endearment. barbaraann Feb 2024 #10

You have convinced me to check out the novel. n/t John1956PA Feb 2024 #11

Aw. I read it because someone very strongly recommended it to me. barbaraann Feb 2024 #12

Thanks. John1956PA Feb 2024 #13

Sounds good! barbaraann Feb 2024 #14