Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1991 Page: 7 of 12
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Burleaon Star. Friday. January 9-5.1991 -7
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Circle OfFriende
by Maeve Binchy
Delacorte Press, January, 1991
Hardcover, $19.95
565 pages
by Barbara Perry
and Eve Malone, the petite or
phan taken in by the generous and for awhile, it seems the most
and loving Mother Francis at St. important aspect of Bennys exis- *
Marys Convent. tence. But, as time passes and the »
Conflicts between the older, characters of Knockglen experi- *■': ....... r
crumbling upper classes and the ence both tragedy and joy, Benny * ^Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and we here at the Burle* *
Never have I read 565 pages so working classes; between the learns a major lesson about life Star are dedicating the Feb. 8 Weekend issue to you and your *
quickly as when I entered the protestants and the Catholics; and self-fulfillment. Sq do several «<weetheart. •
small Irish village of Knockglen between the older generations of other major characters of* We want yon to tell US your Story. Howdid you meet? Were you •
and met Eve Malone and Benny parents and the young; and, fi- Knockglen and Dublin and their 'childhood sweethearts? Was it love at first sight, a friendship that *
Hogan, protagonists in Maeve nally, the conflict between the colorful parts add depth to this •Mossomed, or did be/ghe really get on your iter ves un t U you reahxed •
Binchys latest tale from the loyal friends and the disloyal merge warm tale. *that oops, you were falling fast ? Was it a Short courtship (less tin •
Emerald Isle, Circle Of Friends, to form the rich plot of this novel. Binchys use of humor, dialogue, *a year Prom first date to marriage) or did you wait to make a*
Although not a suspense or mys- Some conflicts are resolved, oth- scene, settings and her obvious •COtnmitmeat? What have been yoar most Creative {exdudes dinner •
tery novel, Circle Of Friends, a era obviously, never will be as knowledge of human nature make *8nd movie) dates—hiking, romantic train ride, scuba diving,(you •
main selection in the Book Of The Binchy relates the decay of one the characters and their habitats III®* the picture)? *
Month Club, is a definite page- lifestyle and the birth of another, draw the reader into the mood of • In order to print yoor love story in the Feb. 8 issue, the deadline •
tumor. In fact, I was hardly aware From the beginning pages, as small town Ireland as sure as the *& Monday, Feb. 4, at noon. You may includes picture (please, 00*
of holding a book at all as Binchys Benny and Eve become friends at six oclock bus from Dublin drops .adding pictures). Address them to the attention of Sally Eliertson, *
fabulous characters introduced me Bennys tenth birthday party, and Benny at her Knockglen doorstep *HWeekend Valentine Stories,* Burleson Star, P.O. Drawer 909, •
to small town Irish life, life in a throughout the novel, Eve and every day after classes. •Burleson, Texas 76028, or drop It by the office at 319 N.W. Burleson •
convent school, and, later, life at Bennys friendship provides a The villagers are irresistible. The Office hours art 8:30a*IO.*5s30pJW.tMoiidsy*Fridiiy* If you#
the University in Dublin. haven in which the girls can share students, unforgettable. The be- by ***** hours, pet the story in mi envelope and slip it under •
Binchy uses a multi-character their hopes and dreams for the trayal, unforgivable. I put Circle JSie frontdoor. Ptease include yoor name and a daytime telephone*
perspective to draw the reader future. When they leave the small of Friends back on the shelf with *Bumber in case there are any questions. •
into the circle of friends that forms village for the more sophisticated sorrow that my trip to Knockglen • While you’re telling your tale, write up a "Love Uoe" to your •
around Benny, who is sometimes college life in 1950s Dublin, the was over, but glad I had the chance *®vv**theart to be included in the Classified section of the Feb. 13 *
called a great horse of a girl two worlds collide, leaving one to visit there via the pages of this •Burleson SAW, It 8 three lino for $3, Then he/sbe'Jl know you didn't a
because of her size and weight, | changed forever. well-told tale. ***’# •••••••»••••••••••••••■•••••
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Moody, James. Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1991, newspaper, January 25, 1991; Burleson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762994/m1/7/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Burleson Public Library.