How I Choose Books at the Goodwill (100 word essay)

"The moments of impact end up defining who we are"

Patrick Frank

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Birthday: September 26

Bio: I am a poet-essayist-singer-songwriter, and advocate for the poor, with a teaching and counseling background. I grew up in Florida, now live in Arden, North Carolina. I also lived in New England 20 years. I love nature, music, and poetry. I am married and we have three adult-kids between us and four grandkids! I am interfaith, leaning toward Taoist, Celtic, and Native American spirituality, and an "Obama Democrat." I am now focusing on our upcoming move (within Asheville) as well as my music and poetry-writing. I also continue to write political columns.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012 1:27PM

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When I look for books at the Goodwill, I scan the shelves quickly, allowing for the effect of serendipity. I become attracted first to the title, then the size. I prefer short books, because of my eyes and the way my mind works, and I usually come up with several good ones; today, "Me, Myself, and You" and "The Loser," the former a book of short essays w/suggestions on how to deal w/life challenges, the second a teen book about a kid who is dismissed by his peers because he is different. Title and length are important!

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I like the books that I would never pay for. You have good senses about it. I never check the Goodwill though. The last one I went to smelled like bad breath. R and hugs!

zumalicious

February 18, 2012 04:05 PM

I love it when Friends of the Library has a sale, the choices are phenomenal.
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RomanticPoetess

February 18, 2012 04:55 PM

Love the 100 words. I still go to the library every week, so good on you to pay for words that may make all the difference, or just a way to spend some time NOT in front of a TV.