Hmm, i'm not sure what exactly i was expecting. It's a very accessible introduction to law. It's full of good intentions and kindness. The tone can come off as a little edifying. There are instances where even I can point out that some information is missing in the chain of reasoning (like, your pet bird died from deprivation of stimulation and social interaction—in short, boredom—not from some so-called "pursuit of freedom" for your and your readers' emotional edification; and not equipped to speak on feminist issues; and a lack of understanding of English etymology which is ok but no fact-checking before publishing?). Also, the author holds some very conservative perspectives. i agree freedom often comes with the 'giving up of attachment,' while i'm not so sure about preaching 'freedom from' as the one true freedom with a total disregard for 'freedom to'.
I was a little taken aback when I read the multiple accounts of 'we should love and forgive others just as easily as we love and forgive ourselves,' because I've only heard (in English) the opposite as in "We would not say to our friends the harsh things we say to ourselves." Somehow it reminds me of something I vaguely heard of about Shame-culture and Guilt-culture, and after some quick research, I think this theory explains SO MUCH, and I'd like to learn more on this topic. For now, I'm just gonna say it seems the silver lining is that neither shame nor guilt is innate.
book 4 of 2025, (2 /February) read outdoor with dusk natural lighting. I find sitting with my back straight more comfortable.