Why I liked the Great Divorce: Well, I loved how it was really an easy book to read but after reading a bit you would have to stop and think about what Lewis wrote and why. I really liked the characters and how they represent certain types of personalities. I wonder what kind I would fall under. It makes me think about who really will get into heaven and who won't (like it's any of my bees' wax anyway but I like to make it my business). Wasn't there a woman who just did everything for her husband (it's been awhile since I finished the book) and she still struggled to make the right decition. And I often think about the lady who couldn't fogive and wouldn't change. (or were those two ladies the same? Anyway.) I think about that while I watch the news go on about that killer, Raider, in Kansas. I think "man, that guy is going straight to hell." But really, what do I know. He could change and I could not fogive and I would be the loser. But, wow, that sure would hard if I had actually felt Raider's effect. Did that make any sence?
While reading it, I would share parts with Scott and he was so interested he finished it before I did and then checked out Mere Christianity from the library. (Apparently, it's more like a textbook of Lewis' thought rather than a story. Scott likes that sort of think more than I do.) But I have to say, I was sort of disappointed at the ending. Were any of you? Although, throughout the book, I kept thinking how could the book end in a satifying way. I mean, you want the guy to CTR but if he did Lewis would have to describe "Heaven" and I don't think he thought he could do that. But it would have been a bigger disappointment if he had gone back. Anyway, still liked it and recommended it. If fact, I lent it to one of my friends who read it on a road trip and when we got it back we handed it over to Scott's parents for their drive home from here. Anyway, it was a good book.
Emily, you asked how I was doing. Well, I have to really consentrate about not thinking pregnancy pretty much sucks. :) I feel huge and I get swollen pretty badly BUT I have been trying to combate those feelings with good things like thinking I only have 7 weeks left and that's good. And I can't wait to have this second one here. And I DO want this. How do you feel? Aren't you due any day now? What is the exact date again? Anyway, hope you are feeling as good as you can right now. Let us know.
Peace to you and yourn!
Kathy
2 comments:
Lady! I enjoyed your book opinion. I agree on most counts and - most specifically - in the way one applies the scenarios to real life.
I was not disappointed in the end, but it was some time ago and do not entirely remember why it seemed satisfying.
Hope you and Emily are feeling as pleasant as possible in the final stages. love you all-N
This baby is a jumbo size fellow. At my 33 week apt he was already 6 1/2 pounds. They measure him again next week. Official due date is Sept 29 but I'm guess he'll come early since both Abby and Zac were early too. They will not let me go past my due date, that is good.
Not long now for either of us! :) hope you are feeling better.. I'm doing great, havent' fainted for a week or so
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