December 14, 2009
Washington, DC
“I read every day. I have to read something every day.” — Ernest J. Gaines, from The Big Read: A Conversation with Ernest J. Gaines (Caricature byJohn Sherffius)
Take a look at The Big Read film on Ernest J. Gaines and A Lesson Before Dying to learn how getting beat up in a California boxing ring led the author to his first encounter with a library and to hear his six words of advice for writers.
And don’t forget you can apply to be part of The Big Read for 2010-2011 through February 2, 2010!
Tags: A Lesson Before Dying, Ernest Gaines film, Ernest J. Gaines, The Big Read, The Big Read film
Very wise words – at least rwading something useful everyday gaisn you new knowledge. The more you know, the more you realize how little you do know.
I have heard about the Ernest Gaines film but now am more eager to see it.
Looks interesting to say the least. I’ll be sure to pick this up!
California wishes a happy 77th birthday to Ernest Gaines! (Jan. 15th) The best writer to come from Louisiana.
Morning I am browsing the web, looking for some knowledgable blogs to read and bumped into your site.
Cool!!!