"You see how it is Frankie, you're the only soul alive who understands me." Helene Hanff, 84, Charing Cross Road
Before I actually read 84, Charing Cross Road, I thought that it was a romance between two people (based on brief descriptions of the book). Instead, it is about a friendship between two people who share a love of literature through letters. Ah ... bibliophilia. This book is a treat for book lovers - even those not of antiquarian tastes like the author. It is a quick delightful read.
The book is a collection of letter spanning 20 years (1949 - 1969). I have always been a fan of written letters and shutter at the thought that email is reducing their numbers. I think that people are less respectful of emails. Inbox too full? Delete. Delete. Delete. No stashing away in a box for safe keeping.
Will anyone stumble upon my inbox of crafty emails in fifty years? Doubtful.
On the upside, I would imagine that email and the Internet make connections of this type in even more likely today. Have you ever developed a friendship with an unlikely stranger through a special interest or hobby via mail, email or the Internet?
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