tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post2180311572780067266..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Unfinished Business by Lee KravitzLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-80655356754499200342010-09-13T07:29:08.693-05:002010-09-13T07:29:08.693-05:00Thank you, Laura. I did ask for opinions as to th...Thank you, Laura. I did ask for opinions as to this book because I thought it might just be me that was bothered by it. I appreciate it.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-38016744591757739092010-09-12T21:22:04.021-05:002010-09-12T21:22:04.021-05:00The fact that this man worked hard enough for many...The fact that this man worked hard enough for many years to have a safety net, buy an apartment in New York and a second home in the country does not render his message or his crusade less meaningful than if it had come from a struggling welfare recipient. Or from a frustrated writer.<br /><br />My financial situation is far below his, but I still found his quest meaningful and inspirational even though the prospect of owning a second residence or living without a salary is not part of my reality.<br /><br />None of his trips during the span of a year took more than a week, if that much, and he did not stay in hotels. His wife supported his efforts, it was not as if he went to Las Vegas and left her hauling water from the well against her wishes.<br /><br />It appears your pettiness blinded you. It's not about emulating his year, it's about learning from his experiences and applying the lessons to our lives. Picking up a phone, sending an e-mail or a letter to say "I am sorry" or to re-connect do not require being wealthy. <br /><br />Laura S. McGarrigleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-54918602269028415512010-06-10T17:28:31.077-05:002010-06-10T17:28:31.077-05:00Interesting reaction, Bev. I haven't read &qu...Interesting reaction, Bev. I haven't read "Three Cups of Tea," although our book group here at the library discussed it. I would have probably felt the same way you did.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-90101082903743932952010-06-10T17:17:11.702-05:002010-06-10T17:17:11.702-05:00I felt that way about "Three Cups of Tea"...I felt that way about "Three Cups of Tea". No matter how much people raved about it, all I got out of it was a self centered individual who spend a lot of time overseas helping others and leaving his family to fend for themselves - financially and emotionally.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-6422170925346863702010-06-10T11:14:23.888-05:002010-06-10T11:14:23.888-05:00Caite,
I think the problem for me was he started ...Caite,<br /><br />I think the problem for me was he started the book with losing his job, and the idea that his job was who he was. And, his unfinished business redefined him. At the same time, I never saw any attempt to get another job. Granted, the travel turned into a book, so that was a job. There was just something I found unsatisfying in this book.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-2527912494598706472010-06-10T10:48:32.198-05:002010-06-10T10:48:32.198-05:00I am not sure where the real issue is if you lose ...I am not sure where the real issue is if you lose your job but have enough money for it not to effect your lifestyle. Now if you are going to lose your house, or the electric is getting cut off, that is a problem. yes, all that time on your hands...but for most of us, that would be a plus, not a problem.<br /><br />I am afraid that 'self indulgent' sums up my feeling on many, many memoirs.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-60791444889631848592010-06-10T10:45:49.084-05:002010-06-10T10:45:49.084-05:00The premise is good, Kathy. But, most of us would...The premise is good, Kathy. But, most of us would have to work within limited means and opportunity to take care of "Unfinished Business."Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-12600280924643983862010-06-10T08:28:56.824-05:002010-06-10T08:28:56.824-05:00The premise of the book sounds good, but I have a ...The premise of the book sounds good, but I have a feeling the things you point out would bother me too.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-56435561282065196902010-06-10T06:55:11.454-05:002010-06-10T06:55:11.454-05:00Exactly, Elizabeth! I feel sorry for anyone that ...Exactly, Elizabeth! I feel sorry for anyone that loses a job in this economy. I know how hard it is to get a new job. However, despite the fact that Kravitz lost that one, there was no evidence that he ever looked for a new one. Granted, the book wasn't about losing a job. It was about making amends. But, he evidently could afford to take a year to do that. How many of us have that luxury?Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11111226422775030822010-06-10T05:06:07.894-05:002010-06-10T05:06:07.894-05:00Having money *does* help, doesn't it? :)
I fe...Having money *does* help, doesn't it? :)<br /><br />I felt the same way about "Eat, Pray, Love," although I enjoyed the book. Sort of a "yes, living abroad for a while IS a nice gig...if you can get it!"Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com