Editor’s note: The following article is a synopsis written by staff members and volunteers of the Cary Public Library highlighting one of the suggested reading books, as determined by their staff.
A tiny book (less than 5 by 8 by 1 inches in size), “Open Heart” by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel, has caught our attention and interest for several weeks.
A Holocaust survivor as a teen, Wiesel writes from his heart as he faces open heart surgery as an octogenarian.
Anyone who anticipates major surgery for very long must wonder if as much has been accomplished as was possible in a lifetime and so does Mr. Wiesel. Yet despite his great life-work as a writer and humanitarian he considers whether he has done enough.
Likely each of us has unfinished business including relationships, monetary concerns, and various unfinished projects which can readily come to mind.
Love for his son, grandson, wife, students and colleagues holds him steady throughout his recuperation.
After reading this volume twice, this reader is still in awe of the thought processes and depth of caring of this great man.
We dare you to enjoy the book and feel content to just watch reality TV when there is so much more to real life.
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