Book 3, Beads 90-108 Summary and Analysis

Liz cannot sleep all night and in the morning is in no condition for meditation. She no longer knows how to flirt and does not want to ruin her new life. She recalls Richard advising she find a sexual "droughtbreaker," but begins to miss David. Richard's voice in her head keeps Liz from sliding into brooding. Felipe captures her mind. Wayan asks if Liz understands life. Her lease is up and the rent will be raised, suffering never ends and everything constantly repeats. Thinking of how Armenia breaks the mold, they laugh. Wayan has also adopted two starving orphans, Big Ketut and Little Ketut. Seeing Tutti playing, envisioning a house, Liz emails all of her friends, telling the story, and asking for donations in lieu of birthday presents. Within seven days, she has $18,000. A friend reminds her...