Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.
Jodi Picoult
My Sister's Keeper
Jodi Picoult is an interesting author. She has excellent character development and deals with difficult life issues. Sometimes, however, she takes the reader through emotional drama and then ends the story without comforting resolve.
Her most recent book, SING YOU HOME, is filled with challenge and heart rendering situations. I agreed to read it only because my daughter promised it had a good ending. I was thoroughly engaged in the book, as all of the characters were real to life facing difficulties that many face in our culture today. My heart was tugged in diverse directions.
Once finished, I recalled another excellent book of Jodi Picoult's, MY SISTER'S KEEPER. It is where the above quote was found. This author scripts words which make me think just a little harder.
I have perceived myself as a loner throughout my life and yes, I have had my share of disappointments from others. As much as I enjoy relationships, I most generally require equal time in solitude. I do not believe I hide or that I am bitter. I just enjoy quiet, time alone, or just being.
We all need to determine the blend or mix for what we need and then build strong boundaries to make certain our needs are met and protected. I guess it doesn't matter what other people assume determines our behavior as long as we are happy with it!
Jodi Picoult is an interesting author. She has excellent character development and deals with difficult life issues. Sometimes, however, she takes the reader through emotional drama and then ends the story without comforting resolve.
Her most recent book, SING YOU HOME, is filled with challenge and heart rendering situations. I agreed to read it only because my daughter promised it had a good ending. I was thoroughly engaged in the book, as all of the characters were real to life facing difficulties that many face in our culture today. My heart was tugged in diverse directions.
Once finished, I recalled another excellent book of Jodi Picoult's, MY SISTER'S KEEPER. It is where the above quote was found. This author scripts words which make me think just a little harder.
I have perceived myself as a loner throughout my life and yes, I have had my share of disappointments from others. As much as I enjoy relationships, I most generally require equal time in solitude. I do not believe I hide or that I am bitter. I just enjoy quiet, time alone, or just being.
We all need to determine the blend or mix for what we need and then build strong boundaries to make certain our needs are met and protected. I guess it doesn't matter what other people assume determines our behavior as long as we are happy with it!
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