Jim Gunn says in his classes that one interesting way to analyze a writer's work is to finish the following statement for the author: "The world would be perfect if only _________."

Heinlein might say, "The world would be perfect if only the fools got out of the way and let the smart people run things."

For me, the world would be perfect if only we all really faced ourselves. "Speak the rude truth" is as likely to be about oneself as about others -- and can be far more painful. I hate facing myself, but I hate lying to myself more (not that I don't; I just try not to).

I am so grateful you are liking the book. Strange how we all need encouragement, huh.:g:.