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John1956PA

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5. I read "The Source" when I was fifteen years old.

Reply to barbaraann (Reply #4)

Sun Feb 25, 2024, 12:33 PM

Feb 2024

The paperback edition which I read had belonged to a family member. Every now and then, I reflect on the dig led by John Calnihane (I may not have that name spelled correctly) at the Makor site. I realize that the site is fictional, but I nonetheless looked (about five years ago) at Google Maps to spot where it is said to be according to the geographic location described in the novel. A great book indeed!

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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