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Almost Dr.Karen Chambre's avatar

This is a powerful reminder that we can be genuine and don't have to make grand gestures. We can move along the path that seems right to us. Most of us are unsatisfied with our lives unless we do or create something over the top. It nice to read that a life of quiet growth can be satisfying

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Jerileewei's avatar

I think It's a gentle yet profound reminder that meaning isn't always found in grand gestures or external validation, but in the simple, courageous acts of living honestly and caring deeply, even when unseen. The novel's enduring resonance lies in its quiet exploration of those fundamental existential questions that echo through us all.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Exactly

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Catherine Ann's avatar

Thank you for sharing this story. It is an awesome message for a consumer, self-indulgent society.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

and for seeking meaning in life

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Monica P.'s avatar

This is surely a book I will be reading. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Its a wonderful book. Enjoy

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Ian Haycroft's avatar

Thank you Allan. Beautifully and poignantly said. As we age we may lose the sharpness of our outer vision, but the inner vision becomes more clear I think. Your writing attests to that. Thank you. Go well mate.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Ian, thank you so very much.

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Ian Haycroft's avatar

I bought the book and look forward to reading it.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Ian, congratulations. The book is not difficult to read in any technical way, but it arises a lot of emotions and more than a few readers have had to put it down, but then return to it later. The fact that they returned to it reflects well upon the meaning and depth of the book. I would encourage you to please be patient while you read.. I know when I was reading it I experienced well you know what I’m not gonna tell you what I experienced. I want you to read it first and then you and I can discuss it so enjoy reading. It’s a great book. Again I’m glad you got it cause I highly recommend.

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Marc Friedman's avatar

Great essay, Allan. Thanks so much. I have written an essay that will be published in two months about my epitaph. It even contains a photo of my tombstone. It was easy to write as I thought about my epitaph and more difficult as I looked at my tombstone knowing my time here is quite limited. The inscribed epitaph is simply “he cared.” I have no doubt you will relate to this because it appears you also cared, about your wife and kids and their families, your many clients, and your friends. Everything you have written here bespeaks a deeply caring man which is why I value our relationship. To me, saying “he cared” is the best that people can hopefully say about me when I am gone.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Marc, we both very much care. I too value our relationship.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

And we must seek meaning in life and you do that all the time and have a positive effect on all of us.

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Victoria Waddle's avatar

A few years back, we did this as a family book club (all my kids are adults). It continues to be the favorite choice. So much to talk about.

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