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8th out of 118 books
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49 voters
The Thanksgiving Visitor
Another masterpiece by the great American writer, Truman Capote, is brought to an audience of all ages. Buddy and his closest friend, his eccentric elderly cousin, Miss Sook--the memorable characters from Capote's A Christmas Memory--love preparing their old country house for Thanksgiving. But this year, there's trouble in the air. Full color illustrations.
Hardcover, 37 pages
Published
September 17th 1996
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
(first published October 12th 1968)
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wow, this is a fast-reading book, yet could claw you down. well, i start to enjoy and understand capote, and i admire the character of Miss Sook, his cousin, an old-woman who was so pure and naive, isolated and awkward to other human, and yet so open and touched by the humanity itself in her own sweet way. you´d learn how violence, humiliation and embarrassment could effect the goodness in you, yet if dealt in a clear and pure-hearted way, they could shape you up to be a better human with far-fe...more
So I can remember for the next holiday season, since I always get Truman Capote and Dylan Thomas mixed up, the tape we always listen to is Capote's "Christmas Memory."
But I just paged through this one; what a great writer, and what a holiday great story. "she talked to herself often, a habit of sane persons of a solitary nature". And even better, "I don't say people should have everything they want. Though, come to think of it, I don't see what's wrong with that, either. Youu ought to have a bi...more
But I just paged through this one; what a great writer, and what a holiday great story. "she talked to herself often, a habit of sane persons of a solitary nature". And even better, "I don't say people should have everything they want. Though, come to think of it, I don't see what's wrong with that, either. Youu ought to have a bi...more
While the story itself is somewhat simplistic, it works because it's dated and quaint enough to make it seem like a companion piece to A Christmas Story (the movie). It even has the same wry sense of humor. Capote writes in flourishes and punctuation, which can be a bit overwrought at times, but often comes off as charming and engaging.
Summary:
Buddy (Truman Capote) has a family that overloads their thanksgiving feasts. He often detaches himself from the family, instead spending time with his onl...more
Summary:
Buddy (Truman Capote) has a family that overloads their thanksgiving feasts. He often detaches himself from the family, instead spending time with his onl...more
Un'altra Dolly.
Breve e delicato racconto in cui un'altra eterea e impalpabile Dolly impartisce ad un altro tenero e insicuro Collin la prima vera lezione della sua vita; mentre a noi Truman Capote insegna che si può essere un poeta anche scrivendo in prosa.
«Solo una cosa vorrei dirti Buddy. Due torti non fanno una ragione, mai. Lui ha fatto male a prendere il cammeo. Ma perché l'ha preso noi non lo sappiamo. Forse non gli è mai passato per la testa di tenerselo. Qualunque cosa lo abbia spinto a...more
Breve e delicato racconto in cui un'altra eterea e impalpabile Dolly impartisce ad un altro tenero e insicuro Collin la prima vera lezione della sua vita; mentre a noi Truman Capote insegna che si può essere un poeta anche scrivendo in prosa.
«Solo una cosa vorrei dirti Buddy. Due torti non fanno una ragione, mai. Lui ha fatto male a prendere il cammeo. Ma perché l'ha preso noi non lo sappiamo. Forse non gli è mai passato per la testa di tenerselo. Qualunque cosa lo abbia spinto a...more
I have an edition of this book from the 1970s that includes Capote's "A Christmas Memory" I read this every year during the holidays. Both stories are from Capote's childhood while he lived with distant relatives before being sent to military school. That may have been the only happy period in his life. This book makes me grateful at Thanksgiving and content at Christmas.
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"'There's just this I want to say, Buddy. Two wrongs never made a right. It was wrong of him to take the cameo. But we don't know why he took it. Maybe he never meant to keep it. Whatever his reason, it can't have been calculated. Which is why what you did was much worse: you planned to humiliate him. It was deliberate. Now listen to me, Buddy: there is only one unpardonable sin--deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven. That, never. Do you understand me, Buddy'
I did, dimly, and time has ta...more
I did, dimly, and time has ta...more
A recent recommendation of Capote's A Christmas Memory sent me to our library card catalog. The illustrated version of Christmas Memory was lost, so I got this instead (along with a volume of short stories that included A Christmas Memory. I enjoyed it, perhaps even more than the Christmas story. A good lesson to learn, Miss Sook's comment that intentionally humiliating someone is one of the worst sins possible. That might be overly simplistic from the perspective of theology, but it's certainl...more
This is a nostalgic look at Thanksgiving in 1932 told from the viewpoint of 9-year-old Buddy. Growing up in a small Alabama town, Buddy’s best friends are his dog Queenie and his 60-year-old cousin, Miss Sook. His friendship with Miss Sook is put to the test when she insists on inviting the school bully, Odd Henderson, to Thanksgiving dinner. Through this experience, Buddy learns the importance of suspending judgment and extending forgiveness. This short story is perfect for reading out loud tog...more
The Thanksgiving Visitor is a delightful shory story by Truman Capote. Capote takes us into his memory of Thanksgiving 1932 , when he was living with his elderly aunts and uncle in Alabama. We are given a glimpse of life during the Depression through the eyes of an eight year old boy. The wonderful friendship he has with Miss Sook and the lesson he learned from her. This is truly a treasure to read and savor for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sit back; put your feet up; and relax into the thoughts an...more
We read this book in class last last Monday and Tuesday and when I picked it up my first impression was: "Huh, well this is gonna suck..."
Impression after we finished: "That was ADORABLE!!!" I really enjoyed it and thought the relationship between the two characters was perfect and reminded me of some friendships that I have with people in that age group. A good story for the holidays with well-founded morals. A sweet little read!!
Impression after we finished: "That was ADORABLE!!!" I really enjoyed it and thought the relationship between the two characters was perfect and reminded me of some friendships that I have with people in that age group. A good story for the holidays with well-founded morals. A sweet little read!!
Truman Capote spent part of his childhood with relatives in rural Alabama. Capote was very close to his elderly cousin, Miss Sook. Capote is tormented at school by a bully and Miss Sook invites him to Thanksgiving dinner. Capote learns a life lesson on this particular Thanksgiving. The illustrations by Beth Peck are beautiful and a great deal to the story. Capote's writing is beautiful and I hope to read more of this books.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is better written than Capote's holiday stories. I read them every holiday season. This is my fifth year. Just finished this one and all I can say is its not long enough! Capote's was a true and rare talent with a gift for inspiring both imagination and introspection. Cannot wait to read "A Christmas Memory" next (the best of the best).
This is a heart warming lesson on the virtues of loving your enemy and being kind to those who persecute you. It's an autobiographical story from the author's childhood which I presume is mostly true, subject to the usual limitations of any memoir. It is a long short story--or is it a short long story? I read it in one hour.
Sweetly written, this autobiographical recount by Truman Capote equates to a quick story time. Capote's relationship to Miss Sook is beautiful (I even cried), there's a little suspense throughout the book involving a bully named Odd Henderson, and a great moral at the end. 4 STARS because I really liked it.
This snip of a book, published nearly 20 years after In Cold Blood, was one of the last pieces Capote completed. The book mirrors some his attraction to the Kansas killers. The exception is that here it is Miss Sook, who helped raise Capote, who finds care and concern for the dirt-poor bully who has been mercilessly tormenting Truman. She invites him to Thanksgiving, much to Capote's dismay. Capote faces the dinner-table spectacle of rightly accusing his bully of stealing, and having Miss Sook t...more
Absolutely love .... I completely lost myself in this story until I was in that house. in that story. in that moment. The lessons taught we should always remember. All too often we judge without knowing the other person. without even taking the time to get to know the other person. I hope I never lose these lessons that Truman Capote taught me through Miss Sook.
"Now listen to me, Buddy: there's only one unpardonable sin - deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven. That, never"
A story of a true friendship, forgiveness and kindness. Liked it so much:) All three of them together again: Buddy,elderly Miss Sook and the dog Queenie + a bully boy Odd Henderson...The story's full of subtle humour, but not without meaning. Reading it made me feel and think like a child again...
A story of a true friendship, forgiveness and kindness. Liked it so much:) All three of them together again: Buddy,elderly Miss Sook and the dog Queenie + a bully boy Odd Henderson...The story's full of subtle humour, but not without meaning. Reading it made me feel and think like a child again...
Excellent read-aloud for Thanksgiving. In coming years, I imagine the descriptive and thoughtful narrative starring a young boy and his dear friend, an elderly spinster aunt, will provide much to talk about, for adults and children alike.
I was looking for fall books to read and hadn't realized this book by Capote existed. What a wonderful surprise! While the story is simple, the language is beautiful and message is timeless. I look forward to reading this every year.
I likes this short read. It is a short story, autobiographical about a specific lesson in ethics that this author learned. It is very pointed and gives great insight into human action and reaction.
I've always wanted to read a Truman Capote book.
I picked this one to kick start my holidays.
It did not disappoint, and the fact that it took oh, maybe less than an hour to read was a bonus in my busy life. I'm looking forward to his Christmas Memory book.
I picked this one to kick start my holidays.
It did not disappoint, and the fact that it took oh, maybe less than an hour to read was a bonus in my busy life. I'm looking forward to his Christmas Memory book.
You've read this short story, somewhere, somehow, sometime in your past, of Buddy, Miss Sook and an unexepected turn of events at Thanksgiving. Lovely.
If it weren't for the relative brilliance of Christmas Memory, this would get a higher rating. Southern. Redemption. I love Capote.
My favorite of his three stories I have read so far. Great writing, nice memoirs which paint a vivid picture of a unique life.
I love small stories like this. I'm going to try it with my 8yo to see if he likes it. Could be a Thanksgiving tradition.
This was a nice little story about a young man who was bullied by a boy in school and, in turn, invited him to Thanksgiving dinner. Something changed them on that Thanksgiving, both of them. Its a great little holiday read.
Very good tale based on Truman Capote's childhood in which he suffered from a cruel bully and his best friend only offered him useless advice.
I think I enjoyed this more than A CHRISTMAS MEMORY. It was even more topical with the subject of bullying.
This story stands the test of time. Even more relevant today as we live in a world of bullying.
Another memory from Truman Capote but about Thanksgiving. Again it is good and very quick.
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Truman Capote was an American writer whose non-fiction, stories, novels and plays are recognised literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a "non-fiction novel." At least 20 films and TV dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays.
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“there is only one unpardonable sin--deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven.”
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“Now listen to me, Buddy: there is only one unpardonable sin - deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven. That, never.”
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