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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The Song of Achilles By Madeline Miller


I really enjoyed reading this book; I never wanted to put it down. It is the complicated and beautiful love story of Achilles and Patroclus. It is challenging loving someone completely and learning to accept all that they represent.

I couldn't stop thinking about Brad Pitt as I read the story ;-)

Patroclus has been exiled to Phthia to be raised by Achilles’ father. The boys become friends when Achilles chooses him as his companion.  Achilles is given a choice, a long insignificant life or a short glorious life. His decision will change their lives in ways they could never imagine.

The story is based on the Trojan War.