I don't believe this rejection lead to his wanderlust or his need for adventure, but I that is a different discussion.
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Sue Ellen wrote:Wasn't there a story about how he headed out of the house at night when he was just two? And several stories about his childhood and youth where he consistently pushed his own limits and when he committed to something it was full throttle.
Sue Ellen wrote:Oh, and was it rejection or a sense of betrayal?...and was he protecting himself and/or punishing his father...and was the crime worth such a sever punishment?
Bonnie wrote:I think he was rejecting his father's entire lifestyle over his perceived betrayal.
Wendy wrote:do you suppose he read any Herman Hesse (we don't hear of any in the book)? Many, if not most of Hesse's books seem based on young men trying to find their ways by rejecting their parents' worlds, one way or another...
JayceK wrote:I admire Chris. So many people talk about their dreams and their passions and values. But so few actually live by them and take ACTION.
Ellis wrote:I think this was part of Chris' quest. He may have become so offended by his father's affair and lies, that he started to deconstruct the very foundations of his father's life-- the white, upper middle class, 2.0 kids, suburban, capitalists, go to school, get a job, write a resume, go to college, work for the man, etc...
Susan wrote:Do I think Chris would have forgiven his Father had he lived? I think that would have depended on how bad it got before he survived.
Richard + Jela wrote:Do any of you want to pose further questions for discussion?
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KarenZ wrote:One benefit of having an online book club is that the thread will always be here! We don't have to be politely asked to go home!
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