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rlbasley's review
5.0
This is going to be one of the most personal reviews I have written in awhile. I originally wrote in on my Facebook page and debated about sharing such thoughts on a book review but I decided to share knowing and understanding that it is never the same for anyone esle.
Last on from the book "Remembering Hypatia"
" Tonight, Thasos told his listeners, " the sky will glimmer with stars. Watch them. Realize they are 'something we can understand' You must be an observer of this world! Gather facts and formulate opinions. Build on the works of others, expand on the works of others and expand our understanding of the universe. Because that's our purpose." His voice quivered, and a tear spilled. "That is our future."
Personal note: this is from the heart. I started reading this book because I wanted to expand my knowledge of a woman history had forgotten. But it really has touched me deeply.
It's made more anxious about the parallels with our present time but it's also strengthened my own convictions and dedication to remain a constant student in life. To never stop questioning things I don't understand, to admit my biases and work on chipping away at the narrowmindedness I find in myself along the way.
I am going to spend this next year on as a time of reflection. Not only will I continue my journey toward being a positive person and a more open one but also reading about the lives of philosophers and their schools of thought. To look at it objectively and take what I can from their teachings to be a better person myself..
This book will go down as maybe not one of my most inspiration books I have read in a long time.
Last on from the book "Remembering Hypatia"
" Tonight, Thasos told his listeners, " the sky will glimmer with stars. Watch them. Realize they are 'something we can understand' You must be an observer of this world! Gather facts and formulate opinions. Build on the works of others, expand on the works of others and expand our understanding of the universe. Because that's our purpose." His voice quivered, and a tear spilled. "That is our future."
Personal note: this is from the heart. I started reading this book because I wanted to expand my knowledge of a woman history had forgotten. But it really has touched me deeply.
It's made more anxious about the parallels with our present time but it's also strengthened my own convictions and dedication to remain a constant student in life. To never stop questioning things I don't understand, to admit my biases and work on chipping away at the narrowmindedness I find in myself along the way.
I am going to spend this next year on as a time of reflection. Not only will I continue my journey toward being a positive person and a more open one but also reading about the lives of philosophers and their schools of thought. To look at it objectively and take what I can from their teachings to be a better person myself..
This book will go down as maybe not one of my most inspiration books I have read in a long time.
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