tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post7605641813644181650..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Notes to my mother-in-law by Phyllida LawNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45921079773733910632012-05-07T22:59:07.302-04:002012-05-07T22:59:07.302-04:00She is such a down-to-earth person. I think you...She is such a down-to-earth person. I think you'll love this.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54744271553263377022012-05-07T21:31:11.079-04:002012-05-07T21:31:11.079-04:00That is a beautiful face. I'm not usually inte...That is a beautiful face. I'm not usually interested in books written by people in the showbiz, but this sounds really cool, especially in the time-capsule aspect.Christyhttp://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41874747053441739232012-05-01T21:39:49.530-04:002012-05-01T21:39:49.530-04:00I didn't know this - thanks so much. Such a wo...I didn't know this - thanks so much. Such a wonderful little book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18584422656437626822012-05-01T20:43:04.345-04:002012-05-01T20:43:04.345-04:00I read this when it was published and loved it! Th...I read this when it was published and loved it! The letters were turned into a book for Emma's 50th birthday.<br />She was writing a new book about caring for her mother Annie that is supposed to be published this year...this one for Sophie.<br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7712315419339612132012-04-30T09:53:30.510-04:002012-04-30T09:53:30.510-04:00It is both humorous and touching. There is a bit o...It is both humorous and touching. There is a bit of the feeling of Diary of a Provincial Lady - the wit, the humor.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-40733375545656279092012-04-30T09:52:16.875-04:002012-04-30T09:52:16.875-04:00I don't know if you read all the comments abov...I don't know if you read all the comments above, but if not, I loved her especially in Kingdom. Have you seen it? She plays Stephen Fry's aunt. <br /><br />In the afterward to this book, Emma Thompson says how much the young Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie loved her Gran, and her rock cakes. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-26944321324487714272012-04-30T07:37:59.957-04:002012-04-30T07:37:59.957-04:00This sounds like a delightful book, Nan. You alway...This sounds like a delightful book, Nan. You always find such gems!<br /><br />I was lucky enough to have two mothers-in-law, both of whom I adored. I need to get a copy of this book. It sounds quite humorous (and touching). The story about the Walkman had me laughing out loud. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10604750892680459192012-04-30T02:35:01.822-04:002012-04-30T02:35:01.822-04:00I didn't realise that Phyllida Law is from the...I didn't realise that Phyllida Law is from the UK - I assumed she was American. I recognized a great many of the series etc that she was in but I've watched very few of them and never picked up on her name.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-36153595929374560552012-04-29T21:57:22.104-04:002012-04-29T21:57:22.104-04:00It is a wonderful, funny, and moving book.It is a wonderful, funny, and moving book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-58074569159560417202012-04-29T21:56:45.889-04:002012-04-29T21:56:45.889-04:00I'm sure they are both exceedingly fond of you...I'm sure they are both exceedingly fond of you! If you go here:<br /><br />http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0492373/<br /><br />there is a list of the tv and movies that Phyllida Law has done. <br /><br />And how nice that you did this very thing with your mother.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85564640990927292672012-04-29T21:54:05.390-04:002012-04-29T21:54:05.390-04:00I haven't seen GP for ages. I should watch it ...I haven't seen GP for ages. I should watch it again. I have loved Phyllida Law in so many movies.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63681007886287587072012-04-29T21:52:57.921-04:002012-04-29T21:52:57.921-04:00Their mother is the big 'name' in my life!...Their mother is the big 'name' in my life! :<) Did you happen to see Kingdom with Stephen Fry. He played just the dearest soul in that, and Phyllida Law had a lovely role.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79330551132610989412012-04-29T21:50:32.195-04:002012-04-29T21:50:32.195-04:00It is so very lovely.It is so very lovely.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66976660171447304612012-04-29T21:50:10.927-04:002012-04-29T21:50:10.927-04:00And done with such warmth and humor and real joy!And done with such warmth and humor and real joy!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47094277615669728182012-04-29T21:49:49.026-04:002012-04-29T21:49:49.026-04:00I have always wanted to see Eastenders but haven&#...I have always wanted to see Eastenders but haven't.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10249217006992070022012-04-29T15:14:43.807-04:002012-04-29T15:14:43.807-04:00Sounds wonderful - I must reserve it at the librar...Sounds wonderful - I must reserve it at the library very soon!Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57678712644883871202012-04-29T15:05:22.619-04:002012-04-29T15:05:22.619-04:00How lovely to see something positive about a mothe...How lovely to see something positive about a mother-in-law for once. I'm a MIL twice over and would like to think that both my girls are fond of me. They seem to be anyway:) I must admit that I don't know of Phyllida Law but she sounds a really nice person to do that for her MIL. My mum was very deaf towards the end of her life and I often used to converse with her by writing things down which she read and then replied to. A slow but effective way to deal with a difficult situation.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-21064512314155006092012-04-29T14:37:31.620-04:002012-04-29T14:37:31.620-04:00Sophie has been in several things but the main thi...Sophie has been in several things but the main thing I remember her in is that she was Phil Mitchell's girlfriend in the British soap, "Eastenders". She played a nutcase, I'm afraid, but she was good at the role!<br />(I don't watch soaps, other than this English one!)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51931048272452509742012-04-29T07:19:05.611-04:002012-04-29T07:19:05.611-04:00I always knew that Phyllida Law was a wonderful ac...I always knew that Phyllida Law was a wonderful actress, but it appears she, like her famouse daughter, is multi-talented. This sounds like a very sweet tribute to her mother in law. Thanks for this great review. <br /><br />Also, I believe Sophie Thompson was in Gosford Park.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37384964959444478292012-04-29T03:12:54.245-04:002012-04-29T03:12:54.245-04:00As Kay has said, this sounds like my kind of book,...As Kay has said, this sounds like my kind of book, and what a wonderful way to include a deaf person in family life and make them aware they are loved and wanted, even though they miss out on the daily chit-chat, the banter and the jokes, and the conversation. I hope her M-I-L enjoyed the daily bulletins on family life.<br />By the way, Sophie may not be as big a 'name' as Emma, but she is an excellent actress with a solid body of work behind her - she was in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and has done lots of TV and stage productions.Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-61384691895061985732012-04-29T02:23:34.517-04:002012-04-29T02:23:34.517-04:00Yet another one for my ever-growing list of books ...Yet another one for my ever-growing list of books I want to read - and shall, especially if they are available on kindle!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-712164912952135372012-04-29T00:39:04.371-04:002012-04-29T00:39:04.371-04:00What kindness on her part. I don't think I'...What kindness on her part. I don't think I've seen consideration like this.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29545624893912439392012-04-28T21:18:15.522-04:002012-04-28T21:18:15.522-04:00I am fond of both mother and daughter. I haven'...I am fond of both mother and daughter. I haven't happened to see any of the films Sophie has been in.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7515367193704675842012-04-28T20:57:19.098-04:002012-04-28T20:57:19.098-04:00This is my kind of book! Thanks so much for the re...This is my kind of book! Thanks so much for the review! I love Emma Thompson, she is beautiful and intelligent and she and I share a birthday. (Well, of course we would.) Yes, this book by her mother is just my cup of tea!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51554686770313692752012-04-28T20:37:34.199-04:002012-04-28T20:37:34.199-04:00The Winter Guest! I love that movie!! And they are...The Winter Guest! I love that movie!! And they are both in Peter's Friends, another one I love.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.com