This book, by Daniel Quinn, is one of those that I think everyone should be required to read. It's about a man who meets a gorilla, and the gorilla becomes the teacher, along the way showing the man all the ways that humankind have gotten it wrong, and how simple it can really be. It's just a fantastic example of that kind of writing which is educational or informative without ever losing sight of the fact that it's a work of fiction and has a story to tell.
That being said, of course there are several points that I have BIG problems with. But the main thrust of the story, that practically all humankind today is entirely too self-centered and wasteful and will ultimately end itself if it doesn't change? That's something I think we need to hear. I think this book is a wonderful thought-provoker. READ IT! And then let's talk.
Oh, and by the way? If you read this right before Christmas, it's even more disturbing. Talk about consumerism. Holy cow.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Ishmael
Posted by Susana la Banana at 3:39 PM
Labels: general fiction, parenting, spirituality, treasure
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
This sounds interesting.
Post a Comment