[BelleZora]

I agree that Don Quixote is not difficult. It is entertaining and often funny. I once read the Bible cover to cover. Leviticus and Deuteronomy were where I learned perseverance.

My formal education was sporadic and limited, although I have a life-long love of books. I don't think I realized what I was missing in academic discipline or even the ability to cogently discuss what I read until I found MR (and in discussions with my granddaughter who is a PhD candidate at Princeton). I appreciate that what binds us is simply a love of reading and that no one is turned out while learning from others.

I love that sun surfer described his struggles with this book and how the victory was achieved. It validated my hope that struggle is ultimately worthwhile.