Erich Segal , the author lived his last moments a few hours back.May his soul live in peace.Amen! He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease.Erich Segal was born in New York. He was an honorary fellow of Wolfson College at Oxford University.I read the sad news about him and could not hold myself from revisiting his masterpiece.
His book –Love Story happens to be very special to me as it was gifted to me by my best friend Tanu-someone who infused in me the passion for reading.At the first sight of the book there was nothing attractive about it except its name and the small cute look.It was the first romantic novel owned by me-a student of standard VII.I dint start with the book for many days as it dint appeal to me much at that age.One happy day,I started with it and it was unputdownable- a different world for me. Though initially it just came as a beautiful story to me about two people Oliver and Jenny and I sat smug at having finished the book.But in the days to follow I was hit emotionally.I was sad for the characters.I could sense reality and underwent mixture of emotions.But life moved on to others books.
However, I read it again since there was an inner urge to do so .I caught hold of the book again 5 years back. 2 hours read and I was taken by the magic.It was a volcano of emotions which I had failed to capture with my first shot. I lived a complete experience in itself.A stark truth of ruthless world where affections were not entertained and sanctity of love that only fate can do you away.It had a special charm with utmost grief- an undying bond between two people who had everything for each other except time. I loved reading it and am sure many would have felt the same as me.
It is the book which is difficult to describe in words- a classic tale which takes you in the world of true feelings.One of my most fondly owned book and the attachment to it will never fade away.My way of homage to the author.
Erich Segal’s other books–
Doctors,The Class, Oliver’s story,Acts of faith,Only Love,Man, Woman and Child, Prizes.
NIce review Manjulika… have not read the bok but i can somehow feel the warmth…the xperience the book offers..Would go for it now 🙂
If you like it- a smile for Erich Segal.
I loved both Love Story and Man Woman and the Child!!
Read the latter one long back 🙂
Doctors was als decent, tho I did bunk a few parts of it 😛
One of my favorite authors. Read the love story, only love, doctors, acts of faith, the class…
Acts of Faith still remains one of the best novels i have read. May his soul rest in peace
I started reading Love Story sometime back, but didn’t read it fully. Now, after reading this post, I am again going to pick it up. 🙂
@shruti Even I bunked a few parts of Doctors. Love story has been my all time fav.
@OTG Definitely U shud start it again..n live the experience.
its a wonderful book.. read few years back….ur blog reminded me the great writing of erich segul… thanks 🙂
@Ravindra Welcome. 🙂
read most of his books…he sure does capture the emotions…especially the class and of course love story…nice post
@Dhiraj- Thanks
i hvnt read ny of the books bt reaaly luk frwd to it nw…….gud post….
Oh no!! this makes me so sad. 🙁
Love story is one of my favourite book of all times.
His death reminds us once again that we must leave something behind for the world to remember us.
May his soul rest in peace!
@Dagny Ma’am- So rightly said we must do some good work to stay forever.
Love Story is one of my favorite and have read his other books like Acts of Faith, Doctors, Man Woman and Child. I must get my hands on Love Story and read it again!