The Comfort Book Club / Persuasion by Jane Austen

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Welcome to October's Comfort Book Club discussion! My Mum, Donna, and I are chatting about this month's book club choice, Persuasion by Jane Austen, my favourite Jane Austen novel. There are spoilers in this chat, as we're assuming you have read the book if you watch. Special thanks to the readers who sent voice messages for this video, which were included in our discussion:
Heather from the USA
Penny from Colorado, USA
Helene from New Caledonia
Chelle from Upstate New York, USA
Jason from New Zealand
Cristina from Spain
Gina from Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy from Long Island, USA
Victoria from California, USA
Susan from Florida, USA
Antoinette from Toronto, Canada
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@MirandaMills Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday everyone! Please check the Comfort Book Club page for an updated list of upcoming reads, as well as discussion dates and deadlines for sending in voice messages (any voice messages sent after these dates will not be able to be used):

@sandralynn5715 Жыл бұрын

I didn't enjoy this novel when I was a teenager and put it down without finishing it. I remember feeling very impatient with the characters. It wasn't until I was many years older that I picked it up again and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now it's one of my favourites!

@SunnyBurnsAll Жыл бұрын

Anne is the elegant person we all strive to be. I do like that Jane Austen doesn't always seemingly punish the bad characters, they seem to acquire money but not the wealth of a happy life. In Georgette Heyer's novel Cotillion, the heroine claims what is the point of a hero who cannot save one in social misadventures which are more likely to occur than being a damsel in distress, that, i believe, is the heroism of Wentworth. I love Wentworth for being angry with Anne and acting the lover scorned. And Anne for being absolutely alright with her punishment and not being a mess of self pity, which we all wish for ourselves.

@nancyfritz1827 Жыл бұрын

This was such a wonderful comprehensive discussion of Persuasion. I felt like I was in a cozy room with good friends enthusiastically talking about a beloved favorite book and author. Thank you for the insights about the role of friendship in Persuasion. With this reread I was struck with how lonely Anne's life seemed at the beginning of the novel (which made me feel quite sad) but as the story progressed it was heartwarming to see her develop warm and soul satisfying relationships and by the end my heart was full - not only with the love of Anne and Captain Wentworth but also with the joy of their friendships. What a lovely life they were going to have together!!

@saosousapereira9704 Жыл бұрын

What a great choice, Miranda! I simply love Anne and Captain Wentworth. They embody my idea of what romantic love should be. And who wouldn't want to receive the greatest love letter? Thank you, you and your mum are the best hostesses.

@Bearcub599

Thank you Ladies for the wonderful lively thought provoking discussion 👍 I have read Persuasion years ago as a younger person but your comments as well as others members interesting insights made me want to read the book again 😊 xxx

@bellathereader1328 Жыл бұрын

Always a treat! Can’t go wrong with Jane Austen. It’s cold and rainy here in Texas today, so the comfort book club is perfect…..

@DianeC1975 Жыл бұрын

What a good discussion on this wonderful book. My very favorite Austen. There are so many likable characters, Anne, Captain Wentworth, the Musgroves and the Crofts. I loved Anne's loyalty and kindness, like her friendship with Mrs Smith. I too found this an easier book to read because of the characters and how relatable they were to me. Thank you for picking Persuasion. Best ending period exclamation point. 😂👍📚💕

@joysedgwick812 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone who took part in this wonderful book club discussion, I am so envious of those who were reading this novel for the first time! Thank you as ever Miranda and Donna for your choices, your thoughtful discussion and the ambiance of my favourite book group.

@jasonlow8029 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Miranda and Donna, as always, for an insightful discussion; I really like the 'overcast day' description you mentioned of Anne's situation, and the different motivations of persuasions per the book's title. And thank you for the best book club ever! Best wishes, Jason

@mariacristinabuenoasensio3071 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful discussion! Thank you very much for everything, Miranda and Donna. This CBC is an absolute JOY.

@sillybeeful Жыл бұрын

My favourite novel… I long wished for my Captain Wentworth to reappear… alas it was not to be. Thank you to all in the Comfort Book Club for your wonderful discussion ❤

@Missfrankiecat Жыл бұрын

Thank you for recommending this book - it is probably a decade since I last read it and it was a wonderful return, especially in Autumn. Although I remembered the metaphorical aspects of Autumn (how grim to be a mature woman at 27!), I had forgotten how much actual Autumnal weather etc we get. Persuasion is not my favourite Austen but it was really interesting to hear of so many people's love for Anne. It struck me that Anne is much more transparent to the reader - certainly in her emotional life - than most of the other beloved Austen heroines (perhaps excepting Fanny Price). All Anne's thoughts and feelings are described straightforwardly as internal monologues, whereas we have to work harder with, for eg, Lizzie Bennett (who generally reveals herself in dialogue) and, my own favourite, the perennially sure but emotionally blind Emma. What a gifted writer - never a wasted word, as Donna mentioned, but also with such mastery of multiple narrative techniques.

@kamicastillo1451 Жыл бұрын

This is marvelous ✨️! So many voice-mails and I so enjoyed hearing everyone's perspective. You and Donna are precious and thank you for the comfort book club 😊

@penny3748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Miranda and Donna for this wonderful edition of the CBC. It was a delight. Persuasion is an ethereal, exquisite novel to me. At the same time there is so much humor in it. Jane Austen knew how to highlight human folly and idiosyncrasies! Her command of language-stringing various words together to create a perfect description or picture is amazing. I love Jane Austen’s creative ways of adding suspense and moving the plot along-like Louisa’s jump and Captain Wentworth’s letter. I could go on and on. Your channel is a joy to many. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.🧡🍁

@sandyokey7728 Жыл бұрын

Every Austen novel I reread seems to become my favorite, until I get over the first glow of the recent read and then go back to having the fondest feelings for Persuasion. The only serious contender to tie for favorite is P&P, but Persuasion always wins out. At least to date anyway😊

@eliasmokbel1638 Жыл бұрын

I've never read Persuasion or any other of Jane Austen's works, but after this interesting discussion I'm so convinced that I should start with reading Persuasion. The discussion here truly depicted the various aspects, both explicit and implicit, of this novel, and I understand that Persuasion is more that what it is. I'm thus interested to explore what Jane Austen delivered to us through her writing. Note: I liked Antoinette's intervention at the end of the discussion, and found it so genuine.

@susanzumback7711 Жыл бұрын

What a joy at the end of my work day to come home to this discussion!!!!Thank you both for hosting such a satisfying community to be a part of,and for the time and effort you put into these

@fionahart2806 Жыл бұрын

This was superb. I so enjoyed the read and learned a lot from this discussion. I agree with all the points made, especially about the astonishing modernity of Jane Austen's ideas. I would add the idea of 'found' as opposed to biological family, how Anne struggles to re-enter the family narrative after her time in Lyme, and how at the end of the book she feels unable to offer Wentworth real family (even if they had not opposed the union)- she puts forward the idea of family as a nurturing group based on shared, worthwhile values. I love Wintering, I first read it during deep grief and exhaustion and have kept it with me. I look forward to the discussion. Have a good weekend!

@rhondadownes207 Жыл бұрын

I used to think that Pride and Prejudice was my favorite Jane Austen novel but re-reading Persuasion has me convinced it is now my favorite. It is such a rich story with so many underlying themes that are so thought-provoking. Thank you for such a wonderful discussion with so many deep insights throughout the story that have made me realize there is so much more going on than you first think. Thank goodness for Mrs. Smith and Nurse Rooke!! Where would Anne have been without them!!! 😉 Have a wonderful weekend!