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Comments on: Speak, Memory http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/ Author of Mississippi Sissy Mon, 21 May 2012 00:41:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Tim Franklin http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-375 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:56:16 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-375 I had the honor of editing and mastering the Mississippi Sissy audiobook and out of the hundreds of titles I've worked on it is one of my top five favorites. The majority of the authors who read their own books do not possess the skill or courage to resurrect painful memories and let loose the way Kevin did. Most of them are too concerned with reading the words correctly and frankly seem like they can't wait to get out of the recording booth. Kevin doesn't just read the book, he performs it, and it's thrilling to listen to. Even if you've already read the book it's worth experiencing the stories again through Kevin's voice. My only complaint is that they only released an abridged version! I had the honor of editing and mastering the Mississippi Sissy audiobook and out of the hundreds of titles I’ve worked on it is one of my top five favorites. The majority of the authors who read their own books do not possess the skill or courage to resurrect painful memories and let loose the way Kevin did. Most of them are too concerned with reading the words correctly and frankly seem like they can’t wait to get out of the recording booth. Kevin doesn’t just read the book, he performs it, and it’s thrilling to listen to. Even if you’ve already read the book it’s worth experiencing the stories again through Kevin’s voice.

My only complaint is that they only released an abridged version!

]]> by: azureblue http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-270 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:18:31 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-270 oh the things we would like to say, don oh the things we would like to say, don

]]> by: vicki waters http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-265 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:51:06 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-265 kevin sessums is leaving the south or my part of it over the weekend. He was like Halley's Comet coming through. It was spectacular. Not often enough do we have shamen such as himself posturing themself among us. I love New York, only been a time or two. We're unto our own, I guess; some of us are a quiet people. I'll read his blogs & keep up that way. Some people open old wounds. Kevin is kind of like a miracle man. He will be missed kevin sessums is leaving the south or my part of it over the weekend. He was like Halley’s Comet coming through. It was spectacular. Not often enough do we have shamen such as himself posturing themself among us. I love New York, only been a time or two. We’re unto our own, I guess; some of us are a quiet people. I’ll read his blogs & keep up that way. Some people open old wounds. Kevin is kind of like a miracle man. He will be missed

]]> by: don http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-264 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:23:49 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-264 just finished reading your book to page 226... i am mad now!! mad at me, mad at god and mad at you..... just finished reading your book to page 226… i am mad now!! mad at me, mad at god and mad at you…..

]]> by: Cy McCord http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-263 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:21:22 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-263 After attending Kevin’s talk at the Jefferson Parish Library, I was awestruck at this man’s talent in life and literature. Staying up till 4 a.m. to finish reading the book I experienced an emotional tour-de-force leading me to laugh and cry while reading the same page. Additionally, your reading at the library was so enjoyable that I found myself ordering the audiobook simply to again capture your “voice” that permeates the book. Growing up as a gay man in the south, many of the themes of the book resonated with my life, and while not enduring the many trials and tribulations of your youth, I felt a kind of connection that I have rarely been able to experience in any other book. After reading the parochial, “catty” review from the NYT, I agreed with only one line in the review, the last one. I think that this book would translate exquisitely into a feature film or mini-series especially if the delivery is even a shadow of what I saw last night. During the presentation Kevin asked if everyone knew about Arlene Francis. While the rest of the audience was familiar with this woman, my companion, Vincenzo, and I, being of the younger persuasion, informed him we had no clue. I went home and spent over an hour researching who this person was and now we have a new “female hero.” Thanks for turning another generation of gay men on to this great woman of style. Kudos for such an excellent book. I have already ordered 5 more for friends and family. Maybe I’ll get to see you again one day in the French Quarter and this Louisiana Limp wrist can get the Mississippi Sissy a drink. -Cy After attending Kevin’s talk at the Jefferson Parish Library, I was awestruck at this man’s talent in life and literature. Staying up till 4 a.m. to finish reading the book I experienced an emotional tour-de-force leading me to laugh and cry while reading the same page. Additionally, your reading at the library was so enjoyable that I found myself ordering the audiobook simply to again capture your “voice” that permeates the book.
Growing up as a gay man in the south, many of the themes of the book resonated with my life, and while not enduring the many trials and tribulations of your youth, I felt a kind of connection that I have rarely been able to experience in any other book.
After reading the parochial, “catty” review from the NYT, I agreed with only one line in the review, the last one. I think that this book would translate exquisitely into a feature film or mini-series especially if the delivery is even a shadow of what I saw last night.
During the presentation Kevin asked if everyone knew about Arlene Francis. While the rest of the audience was familiar with this woman, my companion, Vincenzo, and I, being of the younger persuasion, informed him we had no clue. I went home and spent over an hour researching who this person was and now we have a new “female hero.” Thanks for turning another generation of gay men on to this great woman of style.
Kudos for such an excellent book. I have already ordered 5 more for friends and family. Maybe I’ll get to see you again one day in the French Quarter and this Louisiana Limp wrist can get the Mississippi Sissy a drink.

-Cy

]]> by: Fred McKindra http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-262 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:43:56 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-262 Kevin, Just finished the book and loved it. Thank you for being brave enough to write your entire perspective about the South at the time. My parents often get tight-lipped about their experiences during the era, and I've always wondered about the perspectives of their white contemporaries. If you haven't already, check out "Sons of Mississippi" by Paul Hendrickson. I think it does a similar thing. Hope all is well. Fred McKindra Kevin,

Just finished the book and loved it. Thank you for being brave enough to write your entire perspective about the South at the time. My parents often get tight-lipped about their experiences during the era, and I’ve always wondered about the perspectives of their white contemporaries. If you haven’t already, check out “Sons of Mississippi” by Paul Hendrickson. I think it does a similar thing. Hope all is well.

Fred McKindra

]]> by: Ken http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-261 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:36:26 +0000 http://mississippisissy.com/blog/2007/03/30/speak-memory/#comment-261 Just finished the audio book and love the way your perform the reading...makes for such a great book! Best audio since D. Sedaris. You're an inspiration to all of us writers out here. Just finished the audio book and love the way your perform the reading…makes for such a great book! Best audio since D. Sedaris. You’re an inspiration to all of us writers out here.

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