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Yesterday I spent the day reading “Money and Me” in basically one sitting. I kept thinking I should do something else beside read, I found myself saying – “just a few more chapters” – and before I knew it I had finished the book. That is definitely not to brag, but to shine a light once more on what a special, insightful person Jonathan was. I felt like he was talking to me in ways I wish someone had when I was starting out and navigating adulthood, marriage, parenting and a career. I can only hope that I will face the future with the grace and dignity Jonathan did.
It’s always interesting when a book keeps pulling you back in for “just one more chapter.” That usually says a lot about how engaging and thought-provoking the writing is. Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s helpful to hear how a book can leave such a strong impression on a reader.
When I finished reading it, I had equal parts gratitude for what he gave us and equal parts sadness for what we’ve lost.
There is joy in reading a compelling or interesting book, usually accompanied by some sadness when it is finished. We want more, but there is no more. But we have memory, and that must satisfy us. This is true of Money and Me.
Martin,
That is what I have posted previously about the death of Clarence Clemmons, Bruce Springsteen’s long time saxophonist years ago. There is song called Jungleland where he has a beautiful solo. For years I would get emotional hearing it and thinking I will never hear him play it in concert again, but then I finally got to a place where I thought at least I have this song. BTW his nephew plays in Bruce’s E Street Band, and he plays Clarence’s sax.
I’m reading “Money and Me” too but I’m trying to read just a few chapters at a sitting to savor the wisdom and voice of Jonathan. I guess I will have to step up my pace as my borrowing from my local library (where I requested the book and they ordered it for me) has the book due back soon. This is a must read for so many family of friends who I will recommend it for but few will take the time to pick it up to read it. Very worthwhile to put on your reading list (or ask your library to order it as I did).