tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804717017509114023.post2660165481671653680..comments2008-02-27T17:47:48.722-08:00Comments on Palo Alto Reads ~ Distant Land of My Father: Until Next YearK Shieldsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804717017509114023.post-47906033110968846882008-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:002008-02-27T16:24:00.000-08:00Another theme I enjoyed was the author’s explorati...Another theme I enjoyed was the author’s exploration of Shanghai and her life journey with a beginning reference point. It might be the house you grew up in or the most consistent person in your life with unconditional love – your mother, but a secure strong launching pad. I am now in my 50’s and can look back and see similar security patterns of flight, exploration / risk, retreat, regroup then flight again." -- CynthiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804717017509114023.post-23761782205023860162008-02-27T16:23:00.000-08:002008-02-27T16:23:00.000-08:00Thank you for the book Distant Land. I could not ...Thank you for the book Distant Land. I could not put it down. When I finished, I walked away with a strong desire to live my life with little or no regrets. A bit of guilt must have been running through me. So I got in my car to spend the day with my mother to take her to the bank, grocery shopping etc. I decided to be helpful and to be a good daughter for my new year resolution. The book left me with tender feelings about parents and that struggles throughout their lives permanently mold them. They cannot be changed at this point and should be celebrated entirely as they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com