Review: Little self esteem, NO self confidence..
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2012
Oh I know, I'm a man, and being too old at 70 I couldn't possibly understand..But are there really so many women out there that can't stand up for themselves in a conversation, that can't simply state their feelings without completely folding at the first hurdle?Why is that so many people take it upon themselves to worry about, therefore to take responsibility for other peoples' feelings and reactions? How is it that so many people don't realise that they do not control other peoples' minds, therefore to try to take responsibility for the way people take in information is almost the apex of presumption!So, some of the above diatribe is what I see in this novel; the main character appears to take it upon herself that nobody is hurt by anything she says or thinks, thereby constantly causing herself discomfort because she dare not open her mouth. On top of that she is so almighty conscious of herself, her figure, her age, her uncertain thoughts that I must say I am impressed that she actually decided to take aerobic classes, or even talk to almost anybody at all; indeed it seems quite uncharacteristic that she did.They say that a character has to be somewhat of a reflection of the author so I am impressed that this author wrote it all down.. But then I've only read half the book; I'll let you know what I think when I've read the rest.