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Richard made mention of his friend Tim. Tim influenced Richard greatly and challenged him to believe in himself and aim higher. Tim helped him overcome his learning disorder. Soon, he was able to read complex books, understand tough subject matters, and retain memory of what he learned.
I found it odd that Richard didn't mention Tim in his acknowledgement, considering the vital role Tim played in his life.
What's your opinion on this?
What do you think about Tim?
Was Tim a coincidence or a destiny helper to Richard?

Tim was an older and wiser guy than Richard. He helped Richard by telling him to read to overcome learning disorder. Richard has mentioned about his time spent with Tim as a significant part of his memoir, so he might not have put his name in the acknowledgment section.

According to the book, Tim was older and wiser than Richard. He helped Richard overcome his learning disorder. He also helped him to believe in himself.I think Tim was just a coincidence in his life.But he also played a very vital role in Richard's life. But Tim seems to look like a destiny changer.

I think Tim was very instrumental in helping Richard overcome his difficulty with reading and to help him become confident with books. I liked Tim's approach to just point out books Richard might like and then to lend him books as Richard was ready for them. I think that the thoughtful way Richard wrote of his friend and telling how much he meant to him in his growth was acknowledgement enough.

Raymond Igbiri wrote: ↑09 Mar 2019, 09:00 According to the book, Tim was older and wiser than Richard. He helped Richard overcome his learning disorder. He also helped him to believe in himself.I think Tim was just a coincidence in his life.But he also played a very vital role in Richard's life. But Tim seems to look like a destiny changer.

Are you saying Tim was a coincidence or a destiny changer. Though I don't understand what you mean by 'destiny changer'. Could you explain that?

Bluebird03 wrote: ↑09 Mar 2019, 13:15 I think Tim was very instrumental in helping Richard overcome his difficulty with reading and to help him become confident with books. I liked Tim's approach to just point out books Richard might like and then to lend him books as Richard was ready for them. I think that the thoughtful way Richard wrote of his friend and telling how much he meant to him in his growth was acknowledgement enough.

Okay. I think that's cool.

Life In Books wrote: ↑09 Mar 2019, 06:52 Tim was an older and wiser guy than Richard. He helped Richard by telling him to read to overcome learning disorder. Richard has mentioned about his time spent with Tim as a significant part of his memoir, so he might not have put his name in the acknowledgment section.

Oh! I see.

I do not think Tim was a coincidence in Richard's life. There is a reason for every single person who comes into or through our lives. Sometimes this a long-term life-long reason and sometimes they are mearly passing through. Nonetheless, there is something to be learned with every meeting we have. I believe Tim had a positive effect on Richard's life, as Richard went from not being able to read a book to becoming an author.

I do not think Tim was a coincidence in Richard's life. There is a reason for every single person who comes into or through our lives. Sometimes this a long-term life-long reason and sometimes they are mearly passing through. Nonetheless, there is something to be learned with every meeting we have. I believe Tim had a positive effect on Richard's life, as Richard went from not being able to read a book to becoming an author.

Interesting point! I also felt that Tim was a vital element and acted like a catalyst in the author's life. He intervened when Richard was young and vulnerable, and helped him overcome his learning disabilities. Tim was a true mentor. My heart goes out to people like him, who empower others. They do make the world a better place.

mmm17 wrote: ↑09 Mar 2019, 17:11 Interesting point! I also felt that Tim was a vital element and acted like a catalyst in the author's life. He intervened when Richard was young and vulnerable, and helped him overcome his learning disabilities. Tim was a true mentor. My heart goes out to people like him, who empower others. They do make the world a better place.

Yes, he was indeed a true mentor. He knew about Richard's weaknesses, but never mentioned or said anything about. He just lived the life of a reader so that Richard could see that reading is not boring but interesting. This was enough to propel Richard's determination to read. Now, he is not only a good reader, but also a great author.

I do not understand why Richard did not include Tim in the acknowledgment part but obviously the role Tim played was tremendous. It is rare to find such friends.

I think the author relayed Tim's part as more of a life experience rather than something he had deep gratitude for.

I also believe that there are more people who played a role in the author's life although they do not occupy a big portion of the book. Who remembers Jeff? While camping near a river, Richard was severely dehydrated and could not even utter the word water audibly. Fortunately, Jeff happened to ask whether he needed water and did not wait for him to answer but gave him. He saved the author's life. This is another person worth being celebrated.

I think Tim's involvement has great significance on Richard's life but not the making of his book. Not being on the acknowledgments isn't really a big deal if your name is already mentioned in the book.