The Same Questions

Professor Chmiel,

Sorry, I am not in class today.  I made the long drive home last night.  However, I wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying reading The Book of Mev and am really glad that you decided to share it with us.  Unlike, many of the other books we have read in class, I feel like I can relate to  Mev in most ways.  Many of the questions that she asks in life are the same questions that I ask in life, and it’s interesting to learn about where she looked for answers to those questions and what she found.  I know it might not be the easiest book for you to teach, but I really think it is one of the most valuable books we have read in class.  All of the other books have been wonderful, but I am sometimes left thinking what can I do, here in this society today.  Most of the other people we have read about were forced into action by the harsh conditions or political changes in their lives, however, I assume that most of my peers and I have not been faced with such hardships or injustices so directly in our lives.  Sometimes, I wonder where we begin.  Mev’s experience with this is inspiring and gives us an example of how one woman who was in a very similar situation to myself at this age, made a significant impact on the world, even in her short life.  It has really helped me think about how I hope to go about my life. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Laura

Laura Kraus is in the Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University.