Jim Sharkey wrote: > I got Time Enough for Love also. What's it about? I'm afraid my Heinlein exposure has been minimal.
---------------------------------------------------- And you call yourself a Science Fiction reader ;-) Time Enough for Love follows the exploits of 2000-year old Lazarus Long, first introduced in Methusela's Children. The book opens with Lazarus wanting to die, an not really being allowed to by his descendant's. They are violating the rights of a family of long-lived people. The reason being is they want his "wisdom." Seems the human race is going to hell in a handbasket (again) and they think what he's learned over his life time will help those who intend to escape the downfall (which doesn't necessarily happen). Lazarus and one of his descendants, Ira, reach and agreement. Lazarus will tell his story while Ira looks for something "new" for Lazarus to do; seems he thinks he's about done it all in his 2000 years. The book then flips back and forth between Lazarus telling stories and the present day (in the book). Eventually they find something new and the latter third of the book or so is him actually doing it as well as setting up a new planet. I'm a big Heinlein fan and this book is probably my favorite novel. George A _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
