tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post8879394984157341241..comments2024-02-26T00:16:00.996+00:00Comments on Ramblings from an English Garden: Two Old Treasures RevealedBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-1803140973915994672008-06-12T16:25:00.000+01:002008-06-12T16:25:00.000+01:00What an amazing story - and a lesson in truth. I r...What an amazing story - and a lesson in truth. <BR/><BR/>I read a couple of Elizabeth Goudge's books a long time ago. It might be time to see if the library has them and re-read them, and find more that people have mentioned here,<BR/><BR/>LorrieLorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-66169850873052362132008-06-12T05:16:00.000+01:002008-06-12T05:16:00.000+01:00What a great story! I love Elizabeth Goudge and h...What a great story! I love Elizabeth Goudge and have several books by her. The one called "A City of Bells" is what attracted me so completely to Wells, England. I've heard she wrote it with Wells in mind. I'll have to go re-read some of ours.someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-79820118033739476862008-06-12T04:04:00.000+01:002008-06-12T04:04:00.000+01:00What a wonderful story Barbara. I just love how bl...What a wonderful story Barbara. I just love how blogging connects us to one another and brings new insights into our lives. Sis loves to read, I'll have to keep an eye out for that author, I would love to surprise her at Christmas. Shhhhh don't tell her though. ;) <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your prayers by the way, we sure felt them...it feels so good to be here finally, in snowy Montana, yup woke up to 2 inches of snow this morning, I guess this is normal around here, "Christmas in June", hmmmm too funny!<BR/><BR/>Bless you!Knitting Maniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751227475793526295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-62750492499787665942008-06-12T03:41:00.000+01:002008-06-12T03:41:00.000+01:00Yes, Elizabeth Goudge is a wonderful writer.I wond...Yes, Elizabeth Goudge is a wonderful writer.<BR/>I wonder if you have discovered the Virago list of books by mid-century English women writers?<BR/>Also the re-issues by Persephone books.<BR/>So many wonderful writers - much richer than most current best sellers.<BR/>ps I was in Essex last Sunday. I'll post pictures soon.<BR/>loveElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-27469047937887640802008-06-11T23:44:00.000+01:002008-06-11T23:44:00.000+01:00Love you..........Much loveI love all that you sha...Love you..........<BR/>Much love<BR/>I love all that you share.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-55793778409697314962008-06-11T22:25:00.000+01:002008-06-11T22:25:00.000+01:00Hi Barbara, Just came over from a Woman Who Is. S...Hi Barbara, Just came over from a Woman Who Is. She honored us both and I thought I would come by and say hi. Come by Pappy's Balderdash if you get a chance. PappyPappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-47567029323350295912008-06-11T21:09:00.000+01:002008-06-11T21:09:00.000+01:00What an inspiring story and a life lesson. There ...What an inspiring story and a life lesson. There are so many ways God speaks to us "right under our nose" so to speak!!<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-64596854849465732652008-06-11T17:29:00.000+01:002008-06-11T17:29:00.000+01:00Barbara, this is a remarkable post. I am really a...Barbara, this is a remarkable post. I am really agog at how Elizabeth Goudge came in to your life...twice! It might never have happened if not for Sara who lives thousands of miles away.<BR/><BR/>The influences of blogging...can't be underestimated, can they.<BR/><BR/>I am intrigued enough to add this author to my "books" list, which I keep in my purse and whip out whenever I am in a second hand bookshop.<BR/><BR/>I find, on a personal note, that some of the very best reading comes from books that are long out-of-print.<BR/><BR/>You are right...some (if not all?) aspects of the human experience never change.Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810442216887536113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-87353763535222658702008-06-11T16:37:00.000+01:002008-06-11T16:37:00.000+01:00What a great spiritual lesson as well as a fun rea...What a great spiritual lesson as well as a fun read.<BR/>I will be on the quest for Elizabeth Goudge books through the summer.<BR/><BR/>Have a very blessed evening.<BR/><BR/>hugs to you,<BR/>BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994497495485079152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-87071193250251205462008-06-11T14:53:00.000+01:002008-06-11T14:53:00.000+01:00Love Elizabeth Goudge!!!Love Elizabeth Goudge!!!Charity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689246981362864456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-66170359998688080962008-06-11T13:01:00.000+01:002008-06-11T13:01:00.000+01:00Barbara,I'm not familiar with this author but now ...Barbara,<BR/>I'm not familiar with this author but now want to see if I can locate any of her books...<BR/><BR/>This world of blogging is so very interesting....the glue that binds all our thoughts, interest, hobbies, friendships together.....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-30535855047922339452008-06-11T12:55:00.000+01:002008-06-11T12:55:00.000+01:00Wonderful post! I am going to be looking for this ...Wonderful post! I am going to be looking for this author.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted you to know that I have my award up and my recipients named. I think I told you that I'd let you know.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day, Barbara!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-15239431398644094242008-06-11T09:48:00.000+01:002008-06-11T09:48:00.000+01:00Elizabeth Goudge has always been a favourite of mi...Elizabeth Goudge has always been a favourite of mine. The first one I read was 'The little White Horse' a childs book, but with so much wisdom. I still have it and treasure it.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-72560268065300133772008-06-11T07:11:00.000+01:002008-06-11T07:11:00.000+01:00Hello Barbara....What an amazing story. I do agre...Hello Barbara....<BR/><BR/>What an amazing story. I do agree, blogging and the friends we make never fails to amaze me and you know why!<BR/><BR/>I’m going to be on a mission now, searching out Elizabeth Gouge books, first stop my library. Have a good day. MarionReflection Through The Seasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081179712025990011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-59124869418894346172008-06-11T06:41:00.000+01:002008-06-11T06:41:00.000+01:00Bless Sara's heart. She introduced me to Elizabeth...Bless Sara's heart. She introduced me to Elizabeth Goudge just a few months ago. I am having trouble finding her books to read myself. Just two left at my local library. <BR/><BR/>...and yes I agree with Sara your description nails her writing. You can't help but want to read them all.<BR/><BR/>I love your analogy of our sometimes hidden treasure…right in our heart.a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-58496697655126874742008-06-11T05:09:00.000+01:002008-06-11T05:09:00.000+01:00that is fantastic story! Love it. BTW, I love Jame...that is fantastic story! Love it. BTW, I love James Herriot's books.Mmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379020705220234984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-37458128441554816322008-06-11T02:38:00.000+01:002008-06-11T02:38:00.000+01:00My bloggy friends introduced me to Goudge also. I'...My bloggy friends introduced me to Goudge also. I'm so thankful. I've enjoyed every book of hers I've read. Your are right she weaves faith into the pages in a wonderful way. I kind of get the same feel from George MacDonald. Enjoy...<BR/>don't shy away from the books of hers that are supposedly written for children. I thoroughly enjoyed them too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-24256624025700147522008-06-11T02:22:00.000+01:002008-06-11T02:22:00.000+01:00How fun and funny!Guess it is time to get busy and...How fun and funny!<BR/><BR/>Guess it is time to get busy and catalogue your collection so you won't forget what treasures you own.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-17551457491759780012008-06-11T00:59:00.000+01:002008-06-11T00:59:00.000+01:00I have a couple of her books that I've purchased a...I have a couple of her books that I've purchased at library sales. This post makes me KNOW what I will get off the shelf next.<BR/><BR/>I discovered her long after my mother-in-law's books were given away (after her death). I know she loved E. G. and Pearl Buck and had many of their books.<BR/><BR/>Loved the story about the hunt. Having been there myself, looking for a book I knew I had somewhere, one feels rather bewildered when they finally find it in a place they have already looked. :)Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-17185222264088600852008-06-10T21:15:00.000+01:002008-06-10T21:15:00.000+01:00Barbara, I'm so glad you found the books! And eve...Barbara, I'm so glad you found the books! And even more so that you read and enjoyed them....there can't be too many Elizabeth Goudge fans out there, in my opinion. Your description of her style is so right on the mark, better than I have ever been able to explain it. And what a wonderful spiritual lesson you have garnered as well to share with us. Thank you.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-84660085086686916212008-06-10T21:12:00.000+01:002008-06-10T21:12:00.000+01:00Very interesting, indeed, Barbara!I must rethink m...Very interesting, indeed, Barbara!<BR/><BR/>I must rethink my reading list for June!Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-39561536094460546442008-06-10T20:57:00.000+01:002008-06-10T20:57:00.000+01:00Barbara, an amazing story, indeed! A great find a...Barbara, an amazing story, indeed! A great find amongst your own things and a spiritual lesson, too!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Emmaline may well be on her way to you. She apparently thinks she's in your time zone and makes an enormous racket at 4am (that's your afternoon, I think).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com