Part of the enduring appeal of Tolkien’s works is hope. The inevitable turn in events that changes a dire situation where all hope seems lost into a positive outcome. The eagles arrive in the battle of the five armies, Gollum attacks Frodo and falls into Mount Doom, Tom Bombadil sings into the Barrows. What you… Continue reading Eucatastrophe – my new favourite word
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The Book that Changed a Life
When a book changes how you think. I have read several books that I think are trying to make you change the way you think. Siddhartha springs to mind. And while that was a hugely influential book for me, I was already thinking and feeling the way it wanted me to. It was more life-affirming… Continue reading The Book that Changed a Life