As in all replays, some things were slightly different:
And some things were vastly different:
Points of Discussion:
- This book challenges the idea we sometimes have that if we could do life over again (knowing what we know now) it might be so much better.
- Through the book, the characters try almost everything people think will satisfy them including money, sex, having a child, helping the world, running away with a lover, and convincing the world of the truth...strangely, the one thing they never try is any type of spiritual journey.
- There are lots of unanswered questions. Why only 3 replayers? Why are they replaying? What will happen at the end?
- Becky thought the conclusions drawn by the main character at the end of the book were selfish and sad but others saw them as accurate and less harsh.
- Quote: "The unexamined life is not worth living, but a life too closely scrutinized leads to madness."
- We mostly agreed that this was a quick, easy read with an interesting plot that kept us turning the pages.
Fun Facts:
Jessica announced she is having a.....GIRL.
Greta washed our dishes in the bathtub.
As of today, while I write this, the date of the replays is TOMORROW, Oct. 18. Hope none of y'all replay tomorrow.
After careful consideration, Jessica chose Pet Wash for our next read. It's a Level 2 book, a bit of a challenge.
Just kidding. Jessica has chosen Profiles in Courage by JFK because next month is the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Look at us being all history-buff-ish and intellectual. We're awesome like that.
We enjoyed lovely Fall weather and a yummy Fall dessert and pumpkin spice latte.
