How do you identify personally with this book?
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Re: How do you identify personally with this book?
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I identified the most with the author when he decided to follow his own path in life. He was supposed to be a factory worker, but went off to college. People expected him to do certain things with his life, but he did what he wanted. I have had to do just that with my life many times. I also connected with his grit and passion when he wanted to accomplish a goal. Overall, I thought he is an extremely persistent, enthusiastic, and determined human being.
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Having learned things when I was younger, I have then passed them on to a next generation and, conversely, deliberately avoided passing on some experiences or ways I was treated. Instead I determined to treat others as I would have liked to be treated.
There are also ways that I don’t or can’t identify with the book which I find interesting.
Bob was clearly born in a very specific location and time period plus he is both male and white. I am regularly astonished at how easily he was able to ‘fall on his feet’ time and again, and I believe much of that would be related to the time period, his gender and ethnicity, as well as to his hard-working attitude and belief. He experienced opportunities then that are not available to all in all neighbourhoods, cities or countries. A good and inspiring read.
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At the time that I read this book, i was in a literal mental loop and thinking of bowing down and applying at one of the factories with the most resentment I had ever held for myself.The Chapter where he finds the book at the perfect time struck me as this was the book I needed at just that time. Reading this story I saw many myths that I did think were true to me as well and got a new appreciation for the efforts I had put in. I can't say this book changed my life but it did definitely breath new life into my passion gave me more strength, and thus I started again... It's still a long road yet ahead and will need to read this book again in the future I'm sure but I have started plans to move from my small town. Moving was something i was hesitant to do and now I know it was because I was clinging to the familiar, not the potential.
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Wow Fergie. This comment has made me want to read this book. I've been questioning some of my decisions and viewing them negatively, especially going to University because I am from a humble background. This book sounds like it could put me in the right frame of mind to complete my studies despite the struggles.fergie wrote: ↑02 Jan 2018, 12:28 It was a good time for me to read it, as I'm in the midst of a fair bit of change in my life right now, some of it a bit scary. I feel I'm taking risks that a few years ago I wouldn't have had the courage to take. So a lot of it did resonate with me. The idea you should be true to yourself and your own ideals, not follow the path that seems set out, or the easy path. Go with what you want, work at it, and if it doesn't work out as well as you hoped, look for the good in the situation, what you do have, and what you've achieved.
Yes! You will, indeed!
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