And because you haven't heard enough already......

As often as possible this weekend I read more of Shantaram. I had sent my dad a few excerpts from the book and he had to pick up a copy for himself. He is in love with the book too. And he was only on page 6 when we talked.

I can't share the latest passage with you that struck me because it would give away important moments in the story. But I must say I have never read a more heart wrenching paragraph in my life. I sat and cried for a while. I had to put the book down and find something else to do. I have reread the lines several times and this morning it brought more tears to my eyes. It's almost crazy how much this book has affected me. What an unexpected gift this book has been. If I knew my friends would read it I would buy everyone this book for Christmas. And I have never before read a book that I felt was so staggeringly beautiful that I wanted to share it with anyone and everyone.