tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post7995182221834057917..comments2024-03-23T18:50:06.402+11:00Comments on journey & destination: Beau Geste by Percival Christopher Wren (1924): A Tale of Decency, Chivalry, Altruism and HeroismCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-464624717430927852018-03-11T18:02:26.947+11:002018-03-11T18:02:26.947+11:00Funny you should mention St Exupery - I just fishe...Funny you should mention St Exupery - I just fished out my copy of 'The Little Prince,' which i've never actually read as i thought it might be a good one to find in French for my daughter.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-46614135288982593102018-03-08T23:56:38.897+11:002018-03-08T23:56:38.897+11:00Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the review and...Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the review and recommendation. I haven't 'been' in the desert since various St Exupery books, and maybe it's a good time to go back for a visit.Annie Katehttp://anniekateshomeschoolreviews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-17609533846044359582018-03-07T10:55:45.911+11:002018-03-07T10:55:45.911+11:00Love the illustrations! CheersLove the illustrations! CheersCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-71248692644504713482018-03-06T12:42:39.832+11:002018-03-06T12:42:39.832+11:00PS - this book is the first & best known volum...PS - this book is the first & best known volume of a trilogy: #2 Beau Sabruer #3 Beau Ideal.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-20996109620652676342018-03-06T12:37:15.876+11:002018-03-06T12:37:15.876+11:00Sharon, there were a few nationalities that didn&#...Sharon, there were a few nationalities that didn't get a good rap: Italians, Jews, & Arabs mostly, had some generalisations made about them. I think the reason the French Foreign Legion wasn't that taken with Wren's account was due to negative stereotypes of officers, although all three brothers were impressed with other French officers that they met. Two Americans were almost caricatured but they were goodies & it was a boyish sort of portrayal. Overall, the comments were made flippantly or in passing and didn't appear to me to be out of hate but more just generalisations based on the behaviour of a few.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-85991685533403034062018-03-06T12:25:58.342+11:002018-03-06T12:25:58.342+11:00Anne, the relationship between the brothers was a ...Anne, the relationship between the brothers was a highlight for me. It isn't something that's often portrayed well & realistically. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-68600224549766432662018-03-06T03:18:21.048+11:002018-03-06T03:18:21.048+11:00I read one Wren but I cant remember the title. It ...I read one Wren but I cant remember the title. It was adventurous and funny. Also a bit racist by today's standards. I think I downloaded Beau Geste onto my kindle. Gently Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450371589766691273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-12534853921244322792018-03-05T23:34:16.538+11:002018-03-05T23:34:16.538+11:00I have a friend who is searching for good books ab...I have a friend who is searching for good books about brothers that she can read aloud to her sons. Most of her boys are too young, but the oldest ones might be ready. Thanks for this review!Aflyonmyhomeschoolwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746892667170459729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-12336273397311987962018-03-05T09:09:29.070+11:002018-03-05T09:09:29.070+11:00Only men may enlist, Jeannette so that Avenue is c...Only men may enlist, Jeannette so that Avenue is closed to me :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-12818528024211709752018-03-05T09:07:42.780+11:002018-03-05T09:07:42.780+11:00Thanks Brian. The book inspired a few films about ...Thanks Brian. The book inspired a few films about the Legion from what I read but the movie version you mentioned is the one that gets mentioned the most. I haven’t seen it but I think it would be interesting to watch having read the book.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-52551854824192963172018-03-05T08:58:17.949+11:002018-03-05T08:58:17.949+11:00But you didn;t run out and enlist, did you?
But you didn;t run out and enlist, did you? <br />Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115410908800997558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-70608324890285761062018-03-05T08:30:04.127+11:002018-03-05T08:30:04.127+11:00Great review. The book sounds very entertaining an...Great review. The book sounds very entertaining and fun to read. I have seen the 1939 film version which I remember being a great classic film. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com