I guess some people lived like Reader's Digest, but I hadn't met any and at that time it seemed doubtful that I ever would
In Richard Brautigan's book "So the Wind Won't Blow it All Away," the narrator reflects on the contrast between ordinary life and the idealized, straightforward existence often portrayed in magazines like Reader's Digest. He expresses skepticism about ever encountering people who embody that simplicity and contentment, suggesting a sense of disconnection from a more conventional lifestyle.
The narrator’s thoughts reveal a deeper contemplation of life, hinting at the complexities and nuances that defy easy categorization. His doubts about finding such individuals highlight the unique experiences and challenges that shape one's perspective, indicating that life, much like his own, is often more complicated than what is portrayed in curated narratives.
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