Comments on: The Magoo theory of super-lucky living

By: PB

PB — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:53:41 +0000

I grew up with the bizzaro cousin to the Magoo Theory–God reached out and saved you or not . . . but if not, then you were needed for some greater purpose in heaven. Why am I far more comforted by the random? It is at least fair to everyone. I will be thinking about this all week, watching for moments of good fortune. Thinking about this and that damn tick (still!).

By: Lisa Parrish

Lisa Parrish — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:05:03 +0000

Wow, this is great! What a great idea for a book. I haven’t heard of this writer — is s/he any good?

By: Stephanie Wells

Stephanie Wells — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:43:25 +0000

sorry: the link didn’t work. the novel is at http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=0812973488

By: Stephanie Wells

Stephanie Wells — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:42:46 +0000

Coincidentally, I just received an email recommending this novel that seems to focus on exactly this philosophy, only without your healthy perspective: taken to the other extreme of being terrified by every decision because of its possible consequences. Anybody read this?

By: Lisa Parrish

Lisa Parrish — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:41:37 +0000

Update: I saw Andrea tonight. Returned with limbs intact. Magoo on!