A Second Hand Gift from the Bookshelf – A True Story

I’ve known about the book in the photograph for a long time. I’ve had it for several years. It’s one of those books I’ve kept around to read later because it’s one of those books you should read.

The first photo doesn’t show quite how old this particular book is. However, the naked lady with a torch (or running torchbearer if you prefer) symbol and recognizable to many my age and old. It’s a Modern Library book, and you can still find them by the bushel at used book stores, garage sales, flea...