Take 89

Another book that I read this week was A History of Celibacy. A thoroughly researched work on a sensitive topic. It documents instances of celibacy across the ages with important names such as Athena, Lewis Caroll, Leonardo da Vinci, Joan of Arc, Virgin Mary and even Cher. A vast array of instances where human stupidity, cruelty and madness were the norm. It depicts the human obsession with sex and the involvement of society, especially clergy, in sexual matters. It equated with the loss of innocence for me, for I did not know just how much pain sex affairs brought onto the world. Sad truths, pertinent insights and disclosures. Interesting read. I finished it deeply immersed in reading it which is something I don't do everyday.