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- Nov 27, 2018
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- Chattanooga, Tennessee
It took me 4 days to read the thread. First, I feel as though I have read a Cliff Note book with the fabulous review of each chapter given by @Andersonh1. And even after the opening brief by @Pat Young was I keenly aware of a deep desire to read this book. Something of this magnitude gives me pause due to the fear of an ending not worth the full text; similar to how Pollard describes how the end of the war should have been instead of how it was. This also brings to the surface a rather interesting point of expectation based upon his own interpretive viewpoints throughout the book. Isn't this a same reflection of his own expectancy when he speaks his mind concerning the whole truth of the Lost Cause?
"The underlying value I may get to understand by reading this book is of a mind with the unique ability to believe in no other view but his own."
Though it may be wrong and thoroughly opinionated, it is set solidly like a rock upon the ages, and though it may get covered over by other foundations, it will always be there as a single beam of steady light. I doubt I will have the perseverance to see it through but I am intent to give it a try, so I thank all of you who participated in this thread.
Lubliner.
"The underlying value I may get to understand by reading this book is of a mind with the unique ability to believe in no other view but his own."
Though it may be wrong and thoroughly opinionated, it is set solidly like a rock upon the ages, and though it may get covered over by other foundations, it will always be there as a single beam of steady light. I doubt I will have the perseverance to see it through but I am intent to give it a try, so I thank all of you who participated in this thread.
Lubliner.