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A review by lestradez0
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
4.0
This is my first book by Jack Cheng and to be frank, I love the book. It's such a great opportunity to be on this journey with Alex and Carl Sagan and I enjoyed every moment of it.
The book is told through a recording of an 11-year-old boy, which is unlike other books I've read. The book caused me to reflect on my life in a variety of ways. It truly alters your perspective of the world. It truly makes you consider the words "love, bravery, truth," as well as other common, overused phrases. I also admire the main character's emotional intelligence and his enthusiasm for his little iPod project.
Throughout his journey, you can learn many things. Many quotes hit me hard:
"Knowledge is better than ignorance, and it's better to find out and embrace the truth even if that truth might not feel good"
- Alex Petroski
I agree with Alex wholeheartedly. The truth is far better than a lie in the long run. Lies only add to the suffering. Once the truth has been revealed and the person is aware that you lied to them, they are left with the agony of not being able to trust you. Being truthful to someone is far less painful than them later discovering the truth, which will undoubtedly happen - it always does.
I know Ronnie only wants to protect his little brother but the truth is inevitable. And no matter how hard you want to protect someone from this cruel world, you can't. Without pain, without all the bad things this world can offer you, you won't learn and you definitely won't grow. Everyone deserves the truth no matter how painful the truth is.
"A man is only as good as his word."
- Alex Petroski
A man’s honour, his word, is the only thing that cannot be taken away from him by someone else. To be dishonourable you must give up your honour with intention. Finding an honourable man, someone who will act on principle even if it is not in his best interest is a rare thing.
"He had to do what was best for his family, even if that meant that he wouldn't get to see them. Even if it hurt him that he wouldn't get to be with them. He had to take responsibility - real responsibility - for his actions. That's what it means to be an adult"
- Ronnie Petroski
The book is told through a recording of an 11-year-old boy, which is unlike other books I've read. The book caused me to reflect on my life in a variety of ways. It truly alters your perspective of the world. It truly makes you consider the words "love, bravery, truth," as well as other common, overused phrases. I also admire the main character's emotional intelligence and his enthusiasm for his little iPod project.
Throughout his journey, you can learn many things. Many quotes hit me hard:
"Knowledge is better than ignorance, and it's better to find out and embrace the truth even if that truth might not feel good"
- Alex Petroski
I agree with Alex wholeheartedly. The truth is far better than a lie in the long run. Lies only add to the suffering. Once the truth has been revealed and the person is aware that you lied to them, they are left with the agony of not being able to trust you. Being truthful to someone is far less painful than them later discovering the truth, which will undoubtedly happen - it always does.
I know Ronnie only wants to protect his little brother but the truth is inevitable. And no matter how hard you want to protect someone from this cruel world, you can't. Without pain, without all the bad things this world can offer you, you won't learn and you definitely won't grow. Everyone deserves the truth no matter how painful the truth is.
"A man is only as good as his word."
- Alex Petroski
A man’s honour, his word, is the only thing that cannot be taken away from him by someone else. To be dishonourable you must give up your honour with intention. Finding an honourable man, someone who will act on principle even if it is not in his best interest is a rare thing.
"He had to do what was best for his family, even if that meant that he wouldn't get to see them. Even if it hurt him that he wouldn't get to be with them. He had to take responsibility - real responsibility - for his actions. That's what it means to be an adult"
- Ronnie Petroski