I loved this book and couldn't wait to get into bed each night to read a few more tales (yes, very sad, but there you go). It was like being with good friends, all telling our stories over a glass or two of wine, and I felt better after each story, knowing that I am not the only one who goes through life feeling like the Fat Girl (whether I am currently size 10 or size 16). I kept thinking "yes!!! that is exactly what it is like to be Fat", but the nice thing was being able to laugh with the women too. However, the stories also made me think hard about why my waistline goes in and out with the regularity of the tides. This was a comforting book, and I will certainly read it again - and keep it by my bed when I need something to inspire me ... Read More:
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Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg traces the story of one Menocchio, a peasant from northern Italy who was put on trial (and eventually burned at the stake) for heresy by the Italian inquisition in the 16th century. He puts forwards parts of the transcription of the trial, and we realize that Menocchio has some quite heterodox (and not totally consistent) views on theology and cosmology, suggesting a number of eclectic sources for his ideas. For example, he viewed the Earth as a sort of giant cheese and the angels as worms coming out of the cheese (hence the book's title). How an Italian peasant, without presumably much access to books, would get such views, Ginzburg asks. He traces the bookshelves of Menocchio, but he is unable to come up with ... Read More:
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Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg traces the story of one Menocchio, a peasant from northern Italy who was put on trial (and eventually burned at the stake) for heresy by the Italian inquisition in the 16th century. He puts forwards parts of the transcription of the trial, and we realize that Menocchio has some quite heterodox (and not totally consistent) views on theology and cosmology, suggesting a number of eclectic sources for his ideas. For example, he viewed the Earth as a sort of giant cheese and the angels as worms coming out of the cheese (hence the book's title). How an Italian peasant, without presumably much access to books, would get such views, Ginzburg asks. He traces the bookshelves of Menocchio, but he is unable to come up with ... Read More:
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Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg traces the story of one Menocchio, a peasant from northern Italy who was put on trial (and eventually burned at the stake) for heresy by the Italian inquisition in the 16th century. He puts forwards parts of the transcription of the trial, and we realize that Menocchio has some quite heterodox (and not totally consistent) views on theology and cosmology, suggesting a number of eclectic sources for his ideas. For example, he viewed the Earth as a sort of giant cheese and the angels as worms coming out of the cheese (hence the book's title). How an Italian peasant, without presumably much access to books, would get such views, Ginzburg asks. He traces the bookshelves of Menocchio, but he is unable to come up with ... Read More:
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This book was on my reading list for my graphic design degree. I read it in the week leading up to my course, found it hilarious, exciting, and as I found out one year later...TRUE TO LIFE!
I wish I had believed this book to be a true representation to what I would go through, because it was!
Apart from the above, I'd recommend it to anyone, bored or with no spare time, as you WILL find time for this Jem!
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A great book, full of fun with endless picture combinations which will both amuse children and stimulate a lot of language. This book kept my most restless child at playgroup calm , happy and asking for more.
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A great book, full of fun with endless picture combinations which will both amuse children and stimulate a lot of language. This book kept my most restless child at playgroup calm , happy and asking for more.
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A great book, full of fun with endless picture combinations which will both amuse children and stimulate a lot of language. This book kept my most restless child at playgroup calm , happy and asking for more.
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I brought this book with 'Who moved my cheese'. I enjoyed 'Who moved my cheese' but found 'Who stole my cheese' a big disappointment. I learnt nothing from the book. The book also ridicules you implying that you're a sucker for buying a useless book that will line the pockets of the authors. There is also no useful information at all. Please do not buy this book as its not worth the paper its printed on.
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