#Wolfe April 16

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For the month of April several of us are taking on the “30-Day Conversation Coach4aday Challenge“. Today’s dialog is a message the author THOMAS WOLFE gave his readers,

I have been in Asheville, NC the past two days and seen lots of references to one of the city’s favorite sons –THOMAS WOLFE. One in particular is located on 32 Market Street.

Wolfe’s novel “You Can’t Go Home Again” was actually published in 1940 two years after he died (1938). That novel has a message for the readers. One of my friends Mark Canada is actually a past president of The Thomas Wolfe Society and is quite the scholar on the author.

April Conversation Challenge

The overarching aim for the 30-Day Conversation Coach4aday Challenge is to engage or to repeat conversations and disseminate them. Whether these conversations hold valuable lessons, shareable insights, or are simply a mishmash of thoughts, the goal remains to foster connection and potential learning experiences for all involved.

Rules of the Challenge

First brevity is the key. Second it is not necessary to fully identify the parties involved but writing it like a script might be helpful. Third the conversations being shared can come from personal experiences, books, films, TV shows, or are imaginations.

Do this daily for 30 Days posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

April 16th-Wolfe and the truth

The novel “You Can’t Go Home Again” contains a number of messages but I am going to attempt to convey the main one.

At the heart of this expansive narrative stands George Webber, a talented young writer. Driven by his artistic vision, he seeks to perceive life with clarity and integrity, aiming to portray its unadulterated truth. He decides to tell the truth about his fictional hometown of Libya Hill NC. However, this noble pursuit often lands him in deep trouble.

Essentially, his commitment to truth exposes him to criticism and significant backlash from his hometown community. Colonel Nathan R. Jessep’s infamous line in “A Few Good Men,” “You Can’t Handle the Truth,” often positions George Webber as a prophetic figure. When we challenge societal norms in a community, workplace, church, family, and organizations it often does not go well.