The Taking

The Taking; Author-Dean Koontz; Publisher-Bantam Dell.

Hope and purpose are the themes that drive this book for me. Unraveling and unveiling. Mr. Koontz artfully unravels the mystery and unveils evil, as well as good. The insensitivity of modern society to human suffering might be the platform from which the enemy springs. All of us have the dark corners, the fog obscured environments, and the creeping crawling intrusions into our lives. The desire for a cleansing is universal; catharsis is therapeutic. I feel as though I need to read the book a second time just to see what other morsels of truth or relavence this work has for me.

I have sympathetic leanings toward both the protagonist and her husband. She is a proactive kind of person and he is her deep mirror of morality and stability, though more passive in nature.

Since being diagnosed with lymphoma, I have not invested in a lot of hope. I have turned passive in many areas, a type of giving up, perhaps. I need a bigger purpose outside of myself to justify passion and proactivity.

Finally, I need the confirmation that I can and will make an impact for good in this world. Molly has done that in the book. She will leave a legacy of love and bravery. What will I leave? Who have I helped? Is this a mother thing or a universal need?