tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post318850154124243375..comments2024-03-28T13:50:55.403-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: Unraveled WednesdayBonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-50593876014466219132022-03-09T20:56:46.253-05:002022-03-09T20:56:46.253-05:00I am putting the Bloom book on my TBR list. I have...I am putting the Bloom book on my TBR list. I have often thought the same thing, that is, we treat our animals with more compassion than we do human beings. Being Mortal, also mentioned by Kym, is a thoughtful discussion about end of life care and issues. It is worth reading. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-79812940997789005442022-03-09T19:51:46.542-05:002022-03-09T19:51:46.542-05:00It's a very personal decision at the end of an...It's a very personal decision at the end of any life and not necessarily something that is comfortable to read about. I think it must have been difficult for Amy Bloom to write and to discuss now during her book tour. Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-86964583898378823622022-03-09T18:10:19.132-05:002022-03-09T18:10:19.132-05:00I thought a lot about how differently we treat hum...I thought a lot about how differently we treat human and pet lives this past week. Thank you for the review!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-77263851818254628292022-03-09T15:54:43.880-05:002022-03-09T15:54:43.880-05:00I heard about this book on NPR and it sounds very ...I heard about this book on NPR and it sounds very powerful, but I don't think it's right for me at this time, it's very near the anniversary of my mom's death. Perhaps later in the year would be better for me. Thanks for the great review!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-79085030204903969462022-03-09T13:53:39.530-05:002022-03-09T13:53:39.530-05:00Oh wow! What a book! Not sure I could or would r...Oh wow! What a book! Not sure I could or would read it. But I agree with what everyone is saying about the way we treat human life (versus our pets)...and we all need to think about how WE would want to be treated. When my Dad fell and broke his 2nd hip at 93 he knew more than any of us that the end was near. Fortunately his orthopedic surgeon was the best and fought for my Dad's rights. When he was in the hospital they (doctors and nurses) wanted to install a feeding tube...my Dad kept say "what part of my Living Will do you not understand?" Thank God he was coherent and had one doctor who fought for his rights. Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-26759388015782192962022-03-09T11:58:18.564-05:002022-03-09T11:58:18.564-05:00I want to read this book too. A few years ago I re...I want to read this book too. A few years ago I read Joan Didion's Year of Magical Thinking and I think it is the best description of grief ever. This one appeals to me because the individuals involved made a true plan.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-41006776312021589462022-03-09T11:46:14.569-05:002022-03-09T11:46:14.569-05:00As usual, I'll be adding another book or three...As usual, I'll be adding another book or three to my TBR list after reading your post!Vicki Knitorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342431774644974327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-6139291575452408862022-03-09T10:59:29.979-05:002022-03-09T10:59:29.979-05:00I sure wish my father-in-law had had the option to...I sure wish my father-in-law had had the option to go to Switzerland. He outlived three wives. He had dementia and was confined to either bed or a wheelchair. Doctors put him through surgeries he didn't need and declined to do ones he probably needed. He once told a doctor if he had a gun he'd kill himself after spending three nights going to the ER because he fell out of his wheelchair.<br /><br />You are right. We treat our animals better.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the book. That is NOT an easy topic. It must have been very well written.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170904251383218423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-92015910167862097892022-03-09T10:33:16.464-05:002022-03-09T10:33:16.464-05:00I just read about Amy Bloom's book on NPR and ...I just read about Amy Bloom's book on NPR and had already decided I wanted to read it but your review solidifies my decision. I know it will be difficult for me because of what we went through with my brother-in-law but I think it might actually help me to understand why he did what he did. Like Kym, I second reading Being Mortal. That book puts quality of life and end of life into a whole new perspective. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-1154248362686855012022-03-09T10:14:06.214-05:002022-03-09T10:14:06.214-05:00I literally just heard about Amy Bloom's book ...I literally just heard about Amy Bloom's book this morning and it sounds like a really powerful read. I've often had the same thought about the way we approach quality of life for pets versus people. I know we all want to keep our loved ones around as long as we can, but how are we really treating them with respect if we prolong their suffering?<br /><br />I hope your Hitchhiker can get a little attention today. If your weather is anything like ours, it will be a good day to stay inside and knit.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-28497708385233717672022-03-09T08:48:16.456-05:002022-03-09T08:48:16.456-05:00wow what a book! I don't know if I could read ...wow what a book! I don't know if I could read that while it's still winter but maybe when summer arrives? Lovely hitchhiker progress in a cheerful wonderful springlike color.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-15833067911181648832022-03-09T08:07:06.225-05:002022-03-09T08:07:06.225-05:00That sounds a bit gut-wrenching, but I am sure it ...That sounds a bit gut-wrenching, but I am sure it is a story I should read. I had quite a few disagreements with other healthcare folks about this very issue when I was still working. There are so many reasons that people use to encourage and almost force others to continue on with medical care they don't want, and it is a very sad situation when it occurs. I am going to put this on my wait list as soon as it comes to the library.becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-56135221754614932242022-03-09T08:03:45.611-05:002022-03-09T08:03:45.611-05:00PS - I really liked 4000 Weeks . . . but it coulda...PS - I really liked 4000 Weeks . . . but it coulda/shoulda been an essay, not a book! ;-)Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-79062330959472734382022-03-09T08:03:16.360-05:002022-03-09T08:03:16.360-05:00As soon as I heard about Amy Bloom's book, I k...As soon as I heard about Amy Bloom's book, I knew I'd want to read it! I'm happy to hear your impressions, and now I want to read it even more. Have you read Atul Gawande's Being Mortal? That books was a real game-changer for me . . . in my understanding of end-of-life care. I think In Love will have a similar effect on me.Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-24478815760800045472022-03-09T08:01:30.672-05:002022-03-09T08:01:30.672-05:00Sometimes knitting diversions are just the thing.....Sometimes knitting diversions are just the thing... and this week's weather reprieve of warmer temps was the perfect knitting diversion! <br /><br />I just heard an interview with Amy on NPR... hmm, I might need to see if that book is still available to request. AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.com