So true. As a Navy retiree and another 25 years in worldwide field service engineering, I saw around the world how bad things could be. One that sticks in my mind is India. I was put up in a very nice hotel in Pune. When I pulled open the drapes, I saw miles of slums. Tin and cardboard shacks; no running water; no power; open sewers. But the people were unfailingly courteous and relatively happy. Every time I become tempted to whine, this (and many other remembrances) automatically make me realize how blessed I really am.
It is very true... perspective is absolutely essential. We once went to the Dharvi Slum in Mumbai and I was very humbled by the experience - and by the ingenuity and perserverance of the people there.
It must have been so upsetting to see those damaged books. I’m sorry. It’s hard for a small company to absorb a hit like that. It’s a great book, too. Glad I have a copy.
Things could be worse. The book might never have existed at all. That would mean that all those deprived of their current copy would miss out on the extra joy they will feel receiving the book in the future which will be sweetened further with extra desire and anticipation.
So true. As a Navy retiree and another 25 years in worldwide field service engineering, I saw around the world how bad things could be. One that sticks in my mind is India. I was put up in a very nice hotel in Pune. When I pulled open the drapes, I saw miles of slums. Tin and cardboard shacks; no running water; no power; open sewers. But the people were unfailingly courteous and relatively happy. Every time I become tempted to whine, this (and many other remembrances) automatically make me realize how blessed I really am.
It is very true... perspective is absolutely essential. We once went to the Dharvi Slum in Mumbai and I was very humbled by the experience - and by the ingenuity and perserverance of the people there.
It must have been so upsetting to see those damaged books. I’m sorry. It’s hard for a small company to absorb a hit like that. It’s a great book, too. Glad I have a copy.
Hopefully we'll be able to re-print it soon!!
Things could be worse. The book might never have existed at all. That would mean that all those deprived of their current copy would miss out on the extra joy they will feel receiving the book in the future which will be sweetened further with extra desire and anticipation.
Well said!