By Judi Picoult was an excellent book. Has anyone else read this author??? She is new to me, as I don't read a lot of fiction, but I just loved this 1st book I read by her. I plan to read more. This asks the question----if your loved one was terminally ill, and in a lot of pain, would you put them out of their misery if they asked you to??? Remember they are in LOTS of pain???
Another question this books asks is who loves more in a marriage?? If you caught your spouse cheating, would you take them back?? If you cheated-----and really really loved the person you were with, but also loved your spouse (who was NOT your soulmate) would you stay in the marriage b/c it's the right thing to do-------or leave everything to go with your soulmate??
Very interesting questions and very good book. I can't wait to read another one by her. If anyone reading this has read her, tell me if you liked her books and what you read.
A Life Not Wasted
12 years ago
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Interesting questions.
Terminally ill--I've struggled with this one before. I used to be on one side but I was convinced to come to the other. I think you have to respect life and you have to know that it's not our place to take it--no matter what. I'm glad I'm not in that position though.
Marriage--Cheating, I really don't know what I'd do and I hope I never find out.
I hate questions like that next one: if the person you're cheating on your husband with is someone you love but you also love your husband but he's not your soulmate...blech. First of all you should have never allowed yourself to get into that situation. If you are Married then you are married. If he's not your soulmate (whatever that means), pray for him, work hard on your marriage to make it the best you can but that's all. For better or worse. Any answer to that question that doesn't include regret for infidelity and an attempt to make it right is just trying to justify the inexcusable.
I sound harsh. I'm sorry.
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Ok- your book Mercy. I must confess that reading is a mini vacation for me. I love it but reading anything that challenges me to step out of my comfort zone is not something I seek out. I like my Debbie Macomber books (the address series) and am about done. I file your list away for later when I have the mental energy to think about such things.
Love you! Thanks for the comments!
Yes, I'm glad David is alive. No, Daddy has not had to have treatments. Physically (other than his heart) his appears very healthy.
Ann
Lynn,
Cute background -- looks so you, beautiful!
Have not read the lady you spoke of. Sounds deeps....
Sylvia
Oh - oh - almost forgot!
The jelly was WONDERFUL and I do have extra berries in the freezer if you want some. Seriously, just let me know.
Syl.
As for the book... No..I would NEVER assist someone in suicide or euthanasia. I would care for my loved one as long as they lived... but NEVER... would I be able to do that. It's one of the big ten... it doesn't say Thou shall not kill unless they are in great pain.
Of course it is much easier to theorize without actually being in that position. I pray I never have to be.
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