I had this conclusion when I first read it in my 20s I just reread it and I think it has more nuance and he has some regrets because he hurt some good people along the way and he realises he’s only human and not an instrument of God and maybe he didn’t have the right to be the hand of providence.

But I love the way a plan comes together still.

Yeah it’s simple- who decides? The parent or guardian. If you don’t like a book for your child help them chose another