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Betty Fussell
In my 30s I tried to teach myself classical Greek so I could read Homer and Sophocles. Of course I failed because their words were mouthed not read. But the stories Homer retold of the fall of empires and the longing for home are as vivid today as a thousand years ago. From him I learned why I love grilled meats.
View Betty Fussell's Top 10 Favorite BooksMichael Pollan
.. And not just because there are so many great barbecue scenes. (Henry Fielding called The Odyssey's "Homer's wonderful book about eating," and wasn't too far off.) But there's lots to be learn about story structure too, and why it's often a good idea to begin in the middle.
View Michael Pollan's Top 10 Favorite BooksLisa Yuskavage
This was on my high school reading list. I loved every bit of it. I have always wanted to read it again. If I am on a desert island, I will have plenty of time.
View Lisa Yuskavage's Top 10 Favorite BooksBetty Fussell
In my 30s I tried to teach myself classical Greek so I could read Homer and Sophocles. Of course I failed because their words were mouthed not read. But the stories Homer retold of the fall of empires and the longing for home are as vivid today as a thousand years ago. From him I learned why I love grilled meats.
View Betty Fussell's Top 10 Favorite BooksYara Shahidi
“The Odyssey” was first book I read with my Grampie at four-years-old and was my introduction to the mesmerizing tales of Roman and Greek Mythology. Not only is this book a classic, with plenty of recognizable tales, but truly a whimsical experience of triumph, love, and hardship.
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