La vie devant soi

Last January, I saidthat one of my New Year's resolutions was to read 100 books ayear. I'd like to say thatI have been doing well so far. When I borrowed this book, La vie devant soi from one of my co-workers, I had never heard this writer's name before, nor did I realize that Emile Ajar’s real identity is Romain Gary.My co-worker just told me thatit was a book that fell within my taste of books to read. Yes, it was. I finishedit last Friday night. However, it is stillin my hands andlingers in my heart.I appreciatemy co-worker for giving me a chance to read this wonderful book and to know thistalented writer. He seems to be close to a lonely genius.I am planning to read it again tonight. The whole story and the writer's life were shocking to me. In some ways, Icould understand whyhe wanted topublish his work as four differentpseudonyms. He confessed that he wanted to start a whole new career as an unknown writer. I read his autobiography, which was written by him justbefore he committed suicide. His lifeseemed comparable to a fictional story.I was able to understand why Mohamed- a hero of this book-stayed down there with Rosa for three days even aftershedied.

Sometimes, I also wish that I could restart my new career with a clean sheet, just like Romain Gary. If I had a chance to live a new life or to build up a new career, I'd like to back tobeing a freshmanin my premedical school period. I would havespent my twentiesmore liberally, not staying focused ona fixed idea. Anyway, I am in the middle of my forties now. Thinking of the typical Korean employment situation, I will work as a specialist in the medical field for around15 more years. I will and I'd like todo my best in my career and in the role of mom.

I appreciate Jennifer and Sharon for precise corrections...