I just started a fictional book on how a gal who lives in "Bedford" and was a member of high society (read snooty society) was suddenly thrown in a tailspin when her husband was arrested by the FBI for fraud. I haven't gotten to the part where she recovers, but it is interesting to read the author's take on how the once friendly folks she did things with no longer associate with her because she's poor and not deemed worthy of being a part of "their society."
Not being rich or snotty, I wonder if this is realistic fiction. I assume the author is portraying societal norms of a few.
So, while I plan on finishing this book, I did mention to my husband it made me realize I'm glad I don't feel the peer pressure to have to depend on my relationships being based on money and stature in society. My friends are not superficial based on the size of house, money in the bank, and how much volunteering I do.
As we begin November here in America, I'm trying to figure out ways to be grateful for all I have as Thanksgiving approaches. So today I would say I'm grateful that I'm not rich because I don't have to be ashamed of working. Although we all wish we were wealthy, I think it can often bring problems we don't imagine. Realizing satisfaction with what we have is far more comfortable that trying to keep up with wealthy.
For what are you grateful?
Is Fiction True?
November 2nd, 2010 at 05:51 pm
November 2nd, 2010 at 05:57 pm 1288720630
First and foremost, healthy and happy kids and a great husband. I'd be nothing without these.
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November 2nd, 2010 at 07:04 pm 1288724694
She has a large house, new furniture, new car every few years, and lots of debt and lots of stress from work. I'll take my life over hers any day and not worry that I may not be meeting her standards
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