J. R. R. Tolkien The Making of a Legend

I'm not going to lie, the week is starting to catch up with me. I'm tired and exhausted and still have tons to do. Given that this is a healthy living blog and an important part of living healthy is feeding your mind, therefore it's time to discuss some possible weekend reading.

J. R. R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend by Colin Duriez



ISBN: 978-0-7459-5514-8 
Publisher: Kregal
Publication Date: 01/31/2013
Pages: 192
Rating: 3 out of 5 

Colin Duriez has written a fascinating little book about the life and times of J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend.  The author does a convincing job of transporting the reader into the world of Academia Royalty of Britain that included Tolkien, Lewis, Williams and others.  Also, we gain keen insight as to what it was like to live with the great intellectual  that was Tolkien. Including details about his life and marriage to Edith Mary Bratt as well as the role his children John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla played in creating the lexicon that is middle-earth and why Hobbits RULE!.

This book was not inspirational, make me think, get out of the chair and put something into action book but rather a detailed biography and historical perspective. It provides insight into the adult fantasy genre of reading that I would not have known had I not read the book. One of the best things about this book was the extensive referencing that the author does of similar works. There are quite a few on my reading list now!

Small Talk 

What are your weekend reading plans? Do you like the Lord of the Rings?

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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