Your essay vividly captures the inner conflict, emotions and adolescent torment I experienced when I read A Separate Piece in Middle School in the 80's. I remember pausing on page 41 - confused, intrigued, scared, aroused - not sure why I felt compelled to read that passage over and over. It's a sharp, painful memory, one that like your time capsule was buried. That we still remember, still feel, highlights the power and beauty of Knowles' novel and his writing.
Your essay vividly captures the inner conflict, emotions and adolescent torment I experienced when I read A Separate Piece in Middle School in the 80's. I remember pausing on page 41 - confused, intrigued, scared, aroused - not sure why I felt compelled to read that passage over and over. It's a sharp, painful memory, one that like your time capsule was buried. That we still remember, still feel, highlights the power and beauty of Knowles' novel and his writing.
Wow, thanks so much, Marc! Appreciate it.