Description
Worries old folk have are not all about dying. George Lazarou is in his late sixties. Originating from the other side of the world; adopting a new culture and relinquishing his home was never going to be easy. After decades of endurance respite, time to collect thoughts and savour. ‘Dad, you’re going to be a Papou!’ (grandfather) The prospect of becoming a grandfather is exciting-for some and daunting for others. Has anyone ever asked their own parents what grandparenting involved? How will you deal with this new experience?
This path you are on I can tell you is well worn. Your grandparents stumbled on the very same obstacles you will trip on.
The book is a collation of opinions; and, dedicated to a select group of child carers grandparents, whose assistance is always welcomed, though their advice is rarely sought and often ridiculed.
‘Get with it, Gramps! You’re stuck in the dark ages!’
Grandparents personify durability; banter and ridicule glances off them because they’re seasoned.’ In a world obsessed with riches; ethics have been decimated by indulgence.
Society has an attitude problem. It isn’t caused by the very young-they suffer influence from it, nor is it caused by the very old- they suffer neglect by it.’
The more I think about it, the more my conscience gnaws at me. What lies ahead for the grandkids? The book is looking at today’s world through yesterday’s eyes; the very reason old timers’ stories are captivating. Easily read over a weekend; but will provoke endless thought. If you are not self-deprecatory; this book will question your character. If you’re uncompromising and not open-minded, expect your thinking to be challenged.
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Graeme Connors Guest Buyer –
A thought provoking compilation of observations and views on everything from Gay Marriage to how the date celebrated as Australia Day affects today’s Indigenous Australians. Interpreted by an author who emigrated with his parents from Greece shortly after WW11 and spent his early life in a small country town,Cowra.in the Central West of NSW. Nearly seventy years of a colourful and challenging lifetime with all it’s trials and tribulations is reflected in the author’s writings. The book is thought provoking for the older readers and educational for the younger demographic and thus appeals to all ages. Highly recommended read for all members of the family to help create a dialogue learning about the past and predicting outcomes for the future.
Denise Guest Buyer –
This book is thought provoking, deliberate and unexpected. It is an honest and liberating message straight from the soul of the author, making the reader think and enquire laterally when so many of us don’t. The facts are real, the messages heart felt and I congratulate the author on sharing his remarkable journey and sharing the gifts he picked up from his parents and can now bestow on his lucky grandchildren. Some very special messages to take from this read.