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Re: Book Inscription
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 21 January 14 16:16 GMT (UK) »
I've kept coming back to this inscription as well. Still not comfortable about some words, especially the words that are transcribed as 'conscious & unconscious' and 'clichees'. Also wonder if it was written more as jottings or musings rather than something written in a continuous flow of thought. Here's my suggestion:

This book is of interest because it
causes the reader to pause - think
about the ........ & ........., caused
of many of his actions - clichees
It will ...... taking things for granted
& other peoples opinions
This in itself the diary of a sad journey
Every detail of which I can depict & in
my heart I am relieved that you
are returned sane & sound
May time heal this & many wounds
Your well w..ter G I O

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Re: Book Inscription
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 21 January 14 22:53 GMT (UK) »
Thanks all for the further suggestions!

Sami you could be right about it being jottings as opposed to prose. Maybe it was the writer's thoughts on the book for a book review, or something of that nature.

There are a few other excerpts in the book where they have written fairly continuously, almost in answer to points the author has made or the reader has formed in his head.

I have a feeling it was 2 different people annotating in the book, I'll post a few more pics tomorrow to show you what I mean

Many thanks to all who have contributed so far

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