Hello, everybody. Here I am, back after the summer hiatus. How did your holidays go? Mine quite reading off to be honest, so expect kind of different posts from now on until I can feel like reading more often again.
I did not have the best start of the month, actually, but somehow, it kind of reflects on the books I read last month somehow. A few days ago, I learned about the passing of a dear professor of mine, of my whole class actually, and of all my Faculty. The oddest thing was that it struck me so hard because he was young and literally, such news was unexpected for everybody. He was such a good teacher, but an even better person, that his sudden departure has left us shocked. Has left me shocked. Up until now, All the deaths I have been mourning were caused by old age or cancer, so even though I had a hard time with those, they were something to be expected and, sooner or later, one ends up finding some comfort in knowing that the other person is not suffering anymore. But I think this is my first encounter with sudden death in a relatively young person I have been working with. A person that I knew, respected and I was truly fond of.
Precisely, the two books I have read last month were a book concerning a bit the topic of death and a biography full of kindness, fun tips and teachings about the fact that you can always try to improve your life even when you are going through hell. And my professor was one of the kindest souls one can be fortunate enough to have met. So, to him, I dedicate this TBR.
For you, Juande. I truly believe you are in The Good Place. Say hi to Jane Austen for me.
