My Life in Middlemarch by Rebecca Mead
I read Middlemarch by George Eliot earlier this year and since then, this title has been suggested reading on my Amazon account. I got it from the library but ended up buying a copy of my own so I could write my thoughts in the margins.
This book is partly a memoir of the Mead’s life, describing how Middlemarch has been a part of her life since she was a teenager and how her understanding of the book has changed over time. There is a bit of character analysis from Middlemarch, too. Most interesting to me was how Mead explores George Eliot’s life, highlighting experiences that would have helped her create the characters in Middlemarch.
I liked the thoughts about raising young men, reaching middle age, the landscapes of childhood, and the value of home life. I think you could enjoy this if you haven’t read Middlemarch*. I totally understood the feelings of kinship the author has with her favorite book. My favorite book, although it isn’t Middlemarch, has has taught me many lessons over the years.
*You could watch Middlemarch on Netflix.