Nobody is Perfect
Not all lessons learned are taught with wisdom.73 total reviews
Comment from tfinns
Very candid and unedited view into the good and the bad of your childhood - all described in great detail. It took some courage to write this.
I grew up in a household of loving, hardworking first generation Irish. Suffice to say I had some similiar "discussions" with my father as well. But like you said, they will always be your dad....
I really enjoyed this
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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Very candid and unedited view into the good and the bad of your childhood - all described in great detail. It took some courage to write this.
I grew up in a household of loving, hardworking first generation Irish. Suffice to say I had some similiar "discussions" with my father as well. But like you said, they will always be your dad....
I really enjoyed this
Comment Written 18-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2008
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thank you so much for reading this no-longer-promoted essay - not all that many people review works once the payment is not there - this essay is very meaningful to me and yes, my dad was always the most important person to me! Brooke
Comment from Summer Falls
I really liked this piece. The flow was easy and very interesting. I did not see any spags at all. This was a very well written and touching piece. Thank you for sharing the ability to understand differences.
summergirl
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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I really liked this piece. The flow was easy and very interesting. I did not see any spags at all. This was a very well written and touching piece. Thank you for sharing the ability to understand differences.
summergirl
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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thanks so very much for this thoughtful response and for reviewing a piece no longer promoted! Brooke
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I found it in the voting booth. I really did like it.
summer
Comment from Pozim Osim
Dear adewpearl! Thank you very much for sharing this story and putting this important lesson, which I think everyone at some point of life has to pass or fail, into simple and clear language. I am sure your Dad admired you for your choice.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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Dear adewpearl! Thank you very much for sharing this story and putting this important lesson, which I think everyone at some point of life has to pass or fail, into simple and clear language. I am sure your Dad admired you for your choice.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2008
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You are most kind to have reviewed this essay, no longer promoted, and most generous in your rating! Thank you ever so much, and yes, I am sure Daddy is proud. Brooke :-)
Comment from PerspectiveProperty
I really enjoyed how you delivered this story. There is so much to be learned from a person by bringing it back to oneself. I loved this line...
"The lessons hardest learned in life are the ones that truly determine who we are".
Its not about seeking perfection, rather to learn from inperfection.
Well done! Lori
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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I really enjoyed how you delivered this story. There is so much to be learned from a person by bringing it back to oneself. I loved this line...
"The lessons hardest learned in life are the ones that truly determine who we are".
Its not about seeking perfection, rather to learn from inperfection.
Well done! Lori
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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Lori, I'm so glad you found meaning in my story, which is a truly heartfelt one. Thanks ever so much for reading and even reviewing a story no longer promoted, Brooke
Comment from Lillianna
Very clear and direct flow to the generation that was raised in fallacy and bias. Being mix race, I can tell you, that my parents, also from that generation, were Prejudice even to their own kind. I can only be pleased now that they are in their late 70's, they have learned to accepted all of gods people. L
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Very clear and direct flow to the generation that was raised in fallacy and bias. Being mix race, I can tell you, that my parents, also from that generation, were Prejudice even to their own kind. I can only be pleased now that they are in their late 70's, they have learned to accepted all of gods people. L
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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Thanks for reading this essay, no longer promoted. I am glad your parents have grown with the times. Brooke
Comment from Minglement
This is a beautifully written piece that well describes what we all must come to learn about the people that we love. You have titled, and subtitled it perfectly. Great read, of course. Loved it.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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This is a beautifully written piece that well describes what we all must come to learn about the people that we love. You have titled, and subtitled it perfectly. Great read, of course. Loved it.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2008
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thank you so much for reading this piece, no longer promoted - I so appreciate that! Brooke
Comment from brighteyes
This was an excellent personal story, and a very valuable lesson you learned. It's true, no one is one dimensional. We all have faults, and we all have good qualities.
I too, know what it's like to disagree strongly with a loved one. After years of arguments, I have learned that's sometimes it's easier to bite your tongue. People's opinions cannot always be changed.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This was an excellent personal story, and a very valuable lesson you learned. It's true, no one is one dimensional. We all have faults, and we all have good qualities.
I too, know what it's like to disagree strongly with a loved one. After years of arguments, I have learned that's sometimes it's easier to bite your tongue. People's opinions cannot always be changed.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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You are most kind and insightful - thank you, Brooke
Comment from ldavis211
I was delighted reading your journy to wisdom. Not everyone can utilize the events in one's life to see past what your father hoped to teach you to the truth; then follow that path, to the light. And after realizing your father's fallability ,to be able to love him for the man he tried to be, for you, is quite a gift--not only for you but for him.
I enjoyed your essay immensely. Wish more people could follow your example of forgiveness.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2008
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I was delighted reading your journy to wisdom. Not everyone can utilize the events in one's life to see past what your father hoped to teach you to the truth; then follow that path, to the light. And after realizing your father's fallability ,to be able to love him for the man he tried to be, for you, is quite a gift--not only for you but for him.
I enjoyed your essay immensely. Wish more people could follow your example of forgiveness.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2008
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Thank you so very much for this perceptive and thoughtful review! Brooke
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This being my first attempt at anything on this site, I'm just glad I didn't blunder! Thank you for letting me read your work!
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yes, I went to read something of yours so I could review it and found nothing yet , so I should be saying welcome!!!
Comment from Nedrajean
I enjoy this look into your life. It took a long time to learn the lesson you write about, but the end result surely shaped you and the person you are today. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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I enjoy this look into your life. It took a long time to learn the lesson you write about, but the end result surely shaped you and the person you are today. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from Annmuma
Dang it - stop entering the same contests as I!!! You are too, too good. Great story, well written and with a real human touch. My father used to refer to me as a 'nigger lover' and make me sit in the backseat of the car because, in protest, I would go to the back of the bus I rode to work. He truly did not mean to be a 'mean' man. He believed he was right and just doing God's work.
The contrast between your daddy of the first half and your daddy of the second are great. You'll do well in this contest. ann
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2008
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Dang it - stop entering the same contests as I!!! You are too, too good. Great story, well written and with a real human touch. My father used to refer to me as a 'nigger lover' and make me sit in the backseat of the car because, in protest, I would go to the back of the bus I rode to work. He truly did not mean to be a 'mean' man. He believed he was right and just doing God's work.
The contrast between your daddy of the first half and your daddy of the second are great. You'll do well in this contest. ann
Comment Written 19-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2008
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Ann, you are a wonderful writer - I think it is grand that we each have a fellow writer to inspire and motivate us. We should both do well! Brooke
