looking back, I can see that they accelerated my…

Page 16 looking back, I can see that they accelerated my maturity and gave me a sober awareness of the world. That film also went a long way to helping me understand my parents, orientation to life, why they pushed so hard, and we're so determined for their children to succeed. Economic success had been critical and securing their freedom. They had escaped Poland in part because they had the means to do so, my father's presence in storing away money.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

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