Literary Biography & Memoir Vote • September 2014

[issybird]

Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that. I do hope the experts can help you and that all is well with your sight again very soon.

Originally Posted by BelleZora

Dear issybird, very sorry to hear of this and can only imagine how difficult it is to focus, both figuratively and literally. Please let us know periodically how you are getting along.

Originally Posted by Billi

Oh, this doesn't sound good, Issybird. I hope your eyes will heal soon.

Originally Posted by sun surfer

So sorry to hear that, issybird! I hope you heal and recover soon.

Originally Posted by desertblues

Issybird, I do hope you'll recover soon. Best wishes!

[QUOTE=paola;2922854]

Originally Posted by issybird

I'm looking forward to this as I picked it up some time ago, but I'm going to be bringing up the rear in the discussion. I was blindsided by a detached retina this week and can't quite focus (literally or figuratively) on reading yet./QUOTE]
:-(

Originally Posted by Hamlet53

Issybird, sorry to hear of your eye issue. I hope that this can be corrected soon. This book club would lose so much with any restriction on your participation.

Originally Posted by fantasyfan

I'm very sorry to hear of your problem, Issybird. You are such a valuable member of the club and I very much hope that the problem will soon be fixed.

You're all lovely; I'm deeply touched. I love this club. Thank you very much.

I'm recovering and can start to read again, I think, but I can't look at a computer screen for long. Thank goodness for eink. Not being able to read has been a huge deprivation.

I know I'm not alone here in feeling that I can get along so long as my eyes and wits hold out; losing either is my great fear for a tolerable old age. So, all told, I was lucky. I caught it early and was treated quickly and expect to be fine.

Thank you all again for the good wishes and warmhearted comments!

[Bookworm_Girl]

Glad to hear you are doing better, issybird!

[bfisher]

So glad to hear you are feeling better, issybird.

Not being able to read would be a terrible thing. I was traveling last weekend, and unfortunately I left my reading glasses at home, so I was not able to read anything for four days. I wouldn't want to contemplate a future where I wouldn't be able to read indefinitely.

I also greatly missed your incisive comments. I always look forward to your observations.

[paola]

Originally Posted by issybird

I caught it early and was treated quickly and expect to be fine.

[Bookpossum]

That's wonderful news issybird. You must be feeling very relieved that you caught it early and all is going to be well.

[ccowie]

I just returned from a week of isolated vacation in a secluded part of Virginia. I didn't bring my phone or computer so I'm just checking in now and this is the first discussion I've reviewed.

Really sorry to hear of your problems reading Issybird. You're such a key participant in these clubs and your passion for reading is so evident with every post. I hope you make a complete recovery asap!

[issybird]

Originally Posted by bfisher

So glad to hear you are feeling better, issybird.

Not being able to read would be a terrible thing. I was traveling last weekend, and unfortunately I left my reading glasses at home, so I was not able to read anything for four days. I wouldn't want to contemplate a future where I wouldn't be able to read indefinitely.

I also greatly missed your incisive comments. I always look forward to your observations.

Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Glad to hear you are doing better, issybird!

Originally Posted by ccowie

I just returned from a week of isolated vacation in a secluded part of Virginia. I didn't bring my phone or computer so I'm just checking in now and this is the first discussion I've reviewed.

Really sorry to hear of your problems reading Issybird. You're such a key participant in these clubs and your passion for reading is so evident with every post. I hope you make a complete recovery asap!

Everyone's been so generous with their kind comments and wishes. I'm humbled and grateful and value you all highly. I'm so very glad we've come together at this congenial corner of the internet.

[desertblues]

Originally Posted by issybird

Everyone's been so generous with their kind comments and wishes. I'm humbled and grateful and value you all highly. I'm so very glad we've come together at this congenial corner of the internet.

After a time one has the feeling to know people in the bookclub and that's nice.
I do hope your eyes will be as good as before they gave you trouble. Keep strong and best wishes.

[fantasyfan]

[QUOTE=issybird;2928483]

Originally Posted by paola

You're all lovely; I'm deeply touched. I love this club. Thank you very much.

I'm recovering and can start to read again, I think, but I can't look at a computer screen for long. Thank goodness for eink. Not being able to read has been a huge deprivation.

I know I'm not alone here in feeling that I can get along so long as my eyes and wits hold out; losing either is my great fear for a tolerable old age. So, all told, I was lucky. I caught it early and was treated quickly and expect to be fine.

Thank you all again for the good wishes and warmhearted comments!

That is such wonderful news! It is marvellous that you can contribute again. Yes, the e-ink screen is so much more comfortable to read.