“Regarding the poem, Judge Eyre said: ‘The passage from Byron is part of a secular poem which conveys no suggestion of Christian resurrection hope… Indeed, Mr. Chadfield says that it is avowedly an expression of loss. I have no doubt that Mr. Chadfield’s loss is intense and the language proposed is beautiful… Nonetheless, it is language which is not appropriate on a memorial in churchyard and cannot be permitted…That is because of the message which it conveys or rather because of its failure to convey a message consistent with the purpose of the churchyard.” Remind me not to be buried at a joint where words like “my much loved wife” are too saucy. “For decades, readers have taken the sentiment of the book’s subhead to heart: “The only book you need to lead you to success.” The library’s records show that 284,524 readers have scanned their library cards to snatch up Carnegie’s recommendations—and we can certainly understand why. The author writes that his mission is to help the reader navigate a “mental rut,” make friends quickly, avoid arguments, and improve public speaking skills, among others. In other words, his insight spans multiple topics, including work, criticism, relationships, and more.” Meanwhile I’m over here googling “Why won’t people leave me alone when I’m reading?” Can’t stop, won’t stop.
