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There is nothing to forgive. He met his true love, his soul mate,
and made the best of it. He didn't flaunt his association with his
love. A book of this love story should be written, so we lovers of
Kuralt can share in his joy. Kuralt shared a piece of himself in his
writing and video segments. I can only imagine this lady is not interested
in sharing her private moments with Kuralt. I often wondered why he
spent a lot of time in Wyoming and Montana fly fishing. I had a heart
triple bypass in 1994. So, when he had his bypass, I wrote to him
in care of CBS, but I never received a reply. When I saw the cover
of Charles Kuralt's America book, I recognized the background, Pemaquid
Point lighthouse. I was there before I saw the book, and had painted
a watercolor from almost the same spot. So, that's as close as I ever
got to see him. We were there at the same location, but at a different
time. Too, bad. No, nothing to forgive, more power to him. Reluctantly,
he chose to exit, as many great Americans did, on the Fourth of July.
I keep wishing that Sunday Morning would make note of that each 4th.
He would have. A small voice, Kuo Yen Ng
Kuo Yen Ng <kuoyen@earthlink.net>
- Tue Jul 31 16:00:43 2001
Charles had a rare ability to find virtue in the every day lives of
Americans. His story is an American story. With so many divorces in
this country today, why should we be surprised about his affair. He
obviously still had some sensitivity to his wife's feelings. He still
felt an obligation to her and their children. Today so many men just
walk out on their wives. Kuralt's heart was too big to do that. He
must have felt very stressed over his double life for a long time.
Loving two women can't be easy. Marcia Kozubek <mkozubek@hotmail.com>
- Thu Jul 26 14:49:42 2001
I felt and still feel that Charles Kuralt was a heartwarming journalist
and there has been no other like him before or since. I happen to
feel that those who choose to ostracize him after his death are mean
spirited and low minded. His personal life should have been just that,
his personal life. I abhor the tendency of Americans and the American
media to look for an expose' on everyone in any type of public life.
I felt the same way about President Clinton. We muck about in what
is really not our business and those who do it would feel it the most
if the tables were turned on them. I loved Charles Kuralt as a Journalist
and believe his memory should be as sacred now as it was during his
lifetime. There are no perfect people. B.
L. Hammond (Ms.) <buffalobl@yahoo.com>
- Wed Jul 11 13:54:46 2001
I agree. Even when we were students on the Hill back in the 50s, we
all knew Charlie was destined for greatness. And he was great---in
so many ways. My only regret was that I never saw him again after
we left Chapel Hill. I always used him as an example in my journalism
classes at South Carolina
Flip Latham <K4JHL@earthlink.net>
- Tue Jul 10 20:16:50 2001
Charles Kuralt has always been a hero in my book and the fact that
he loved another woman and apparrently his wife also, doesn't change
my view of Charles. Ron Stowell <rjs003@hotmail.com>
- Sat Jul 7 18:15:31 2001
I cannot tell you the joy I've felt in reading "Remembering Charles
Kuralt". I have loved Charley for many years and when asked, 'if stranded
on a desert island who I would pick as my companion', I've always
responded 'Charles Kuralt'. When asked why, I've replied "Because
he has the dearest and most sensitive heart and he is the most wonderful
storyteller God as ever placed on this earth'. As for forgiving Charles
Kuralt....I have only this to say...how am I able to judge anyone...let
alone such a talent..God does not grade sin...we all have our shortcomings.
Nothing Charles Kuralt has done will ever diminish his incredible
talent and the gifts he has bestowed upon all of us. Thank you for
this wonderful tribute to a very gifted and dear man. Sincerely, Lynne
Storm Lynne Storm <storm@caltel.com>
- Mon Jun 25 21:25:27 2001
The works of Charles Kuralt are a timeless gift to us all. We must
judge him on the merits of his genius, lest we lose sight of one North
Carolina's greats. His ingenuous eye for art and beauty in a story
and his mastery of the telling, best conveyed by him vocally, will
continue to warm our hearts and clear our vision indefinitely, thanks
to his books, tapes, and videos. Kuralt's penchant for revealing art
and beauty in life's most mundane settings makes him a vessel of optimism
in a sometimes-thirsty world of pessimists. Kuralt was a prospector
for treasures beyond gold—treasures that abound in life and are
free for the harvesting. Perhaps his legacy is that, through his labors,
we will learn to think like 'Charles Kuralt' and, thus, make for our
world a better place? Ed <ecrockett@nc.rr.com>
- Thu Jun 21 13:42:08 2001
I awoke at 3 a.m. today and just finished your Kuralt compilation.
It was one of those Christmas presents your family gets you because
you still have the worn out socks from last Christmas. It brought
tears, smiles, and many remembrances. I'm one of those 50 year old
people who grew up in the 60's and 70's with Kuralt being our reporter
on real life. I remember the evening news going from 15 minutes to
30 minutes in length. Regardless of the real news, it was always the
last 5 minutes of "On the Road" that the room was quiet, the newspaper
put down, and the attention focused. It always left one feeling a
little better, like after a big sigh. Those were times, as always,
when teenagers and parents rarely agree, but Kuralt's messages always
brought nodding approval. I moved to NC 18 years ago and certainly
this makes the people and places in your book all the more real. Thanks
again for helping me revisit my own past. Robert Leo <edmdleo@vvi.net>
- Wed Jan 31 5:05:09 2001
Dear Charles, One of my big regrets is that I only got to know of
you so comparatively late in your life, via the re-runs of "On The
Road" on The Travel Channel. I just would like to say that the charm
and the talent and the professionalism that you displayed in those
programs touched the heart of this Englishman like so few other people
have done before or since. Thank you for so entertainingly reminding
me of the goodness and the endeavor that lies inherent within the
human spirit, and which nowadays I, like so many other people, so
often choose to overlook. Your broadcasts and tapes and books will
long continue to serve great purpose in that regard. Thank you for
showing me some of the more delightful idiosyncrasies and eccentricities
that exist within the American people, and for explaining to me the
qualities and elements that go into making the great American nation
so unique in this world. I know that you would not wish for any lengthy
eulogies from me here. Let my expression of praise to you, therefore,
be a brief and simple one: Thank you, Charles Kuralt. I doubt that
any of us will be lucky enough to see your like again. David Blakey,
Oregon, USA & Yorkshire, England. January 2001. David Blakey <daelyn1@eudoramail.com>
- Sat Jan 13 3:46:31 2001
I am a serious collector of Charles Kuralt works and want you to know
that I enjoyed your book immensely. As a career airman during the
60's and 70's, I often felt that his "On the Road" segments on the
"CBS Evening News" brought my generation back to reality and what
being an American really meant. Right or wrong, many of us supported
our government and our participation in the Viet Nam War. I do disagree
humbly with both you and Charles in that I believe his works will
survive into the future and may very well become classics of the personae
of American life during this period. Your contribution to his legacy
will be appreciated and significant. Remembering Charles with you,
Ron Meuse <meuser@mail.atlantic.net>
- Sun DEC 31 9:34:57 2000
It's a pleasure to come upon a website dedicated to Mr.Kuralt. I have
always admired his and Somerset Maugham's styles of writing . ~~I'm
a writer too but not so famous - I did a book for Oxford Un. Pr.,THE
KRIS and a recent novel for Asia Lit. Pr., TO PLEASE A CHINESE WIFE.
Both are reviewed on Amazon.com and are getting good attention.
Thank you for the nice surprise about Charles
Kuralt. Edward Frey author, Asian art.
Asia Author Edward Frey <chitsu@webtv.com
>
- Thu DEC 28 17:42:26 2000 This past weekend, I did a signing at Blowing Rock.
I met a lady who had attended high school with Kuralt. She said she
did not know him, but they often passed one another when the classes
changed. "I was really fat," she told me, "and as a consequence, I
wasn't all that loved." But Charlie always had a big smile and a wave
for her when they passed in the hall. "Not everyone was that nice
to me," she said. On the same day, the owner of the book store where
I was signing, told me that some people refused to buy anything by
or about Kuralt because of his extramarital affair. A 50-ish man overheard
us and said, "I would have thought that made him more interesting
and would have sold more copies the book." I told him how I thought
that those who judged Kuralt (to the exclusion of all the good he
did) were being overly self-righteous. "They're not the kind of people
you'd enjoy spending much time with," I said to his agreement. About
that time, his wife walked in. Not realizing I was the author of the
book, she waved her finger at a copy her husband was holding and said,
"I'm just not interested in that," and abruptly walked away. The man
shrugged and said to the book store owner, "Think I'll take this copy
of the book." On another signing, a woman walked up and said, "I'm
so angry at that Charles Kuralt." Oh no, I thought, here she goes.
"It should have been me! Why didn't he choose me as the other woman?"
Ralph Grizzle <ralph@kenilworthmedia.com>
- Sun Sep 10 9:00:40 2000 I
was raised in charlotte, NC. While I never met Charles, his mother
was often in our home. Our family had foster children and whenever
they had to go to the doctor, Mrs. Kuralt would be the social worker
that took them. Almost everytime I would get to go along and hold
the child. Mrs Kuralt was one of the finest moment I have ever known
and had a way about her that always made you feel you were very special.
SANDY EDWARDS <BOYSNANA@AOL.COM>
- Sat Aug 19 18:47:02 2000
I
read your book, wanting more. I wish you could have included Wallace
Kuralt and Patricia Shannon. Kuralt's love was the road and obviously,
Shannon. If she isn't already writing her book, maybe you could ghost
write one. I sense a love story there, flyfishing together on the
Blackfoot river, for example. Maybe Kuralt kept his own account. Back
to your book. I like it. kuo yen
Kuo Yen Ng <kuoyen@earthlink.net>
- Sat Jul 29 7:58:36 2000
An intellectually stimulating collection of insightful
and occasionally poignant commentaries, Charles Kuralt's People is
very highly recommended reading for students of the human condition in
general,
and legions of Charles Kuralt fans in particular. — Midwest Book
Review Click
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