Lying Awake

Interesting story about a nun who sees the Virgin Mary. I like Salzman's style and have read all of his fiction works but I found this to be a little slow.

Ok book. Quick read, not very interesting. Several areas where characters could have made decisions that would have added interest to the story.

Wonderful book!

It is a book on faith and visions. It's about the body versus the spiritual. While it is not necessarily my kind of book, it may be someone else's. It does take an interesting look into monastery life that I found compelling.

I read most of Mark Salzman’s Lying Awake after my husband had gone to bed, and over a three-day period during which I was plagued by headaches. I had thought of starting the book on several instances when I was lying in bed, unable to sleep, but I hadn’t. But then I basically did. This wouldn’t be relevant, except that the main character in Lying Awake doesn’t sleep...more

I read most of Mark Salzman’s Lying Awake after my husband had gone to bed, and over a three-day period during which I was plagued by headaches. I had thought of starting the book on several instances when I was lying in bed, unable to sleep, but I hadn’t. But then I basically did. This wouldn’t be relevant, except that the main character in Lying Awake doesn’t sleep much and is constantly plagued by migraines. Sister John of the Cross’s headaches coincide with spiritual experiences that bring her vocation as a Carmelite nun to life. This was a great read. I’m looking forward to reading more of Salzman’s work, especially Iron & Silk, although Lost in Place and his newest, True Notebooks, also look good. To read the rest of my review: http://wordlily.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/lying-awake-by-mark-salzman/   hide

audio - didn't finish. Couldn't get into it (maybe the printed word is better)

A book club read which gave me insight into what it would be like to live in a convent.

Words are not nearly sufficient.

Rose chucked it at me.