Kindle Caution

A few minutes ago, while using my Kindle (the new marketing tool from amazon.com that also works as a kind of iPod for readers), I accidentally ordered a copy of Cheryl Richardson’s self-help book Stand Up for Your Life: Develop the Courage, Confidence and Character to Fulfill Your Greatest Potential.

I didn’t mean to order the book, but while reading a free, downloaded sample of it, I accidentally pushed the “Buy Now” button and, seconds later, became the surprised owner of the full version.

While reading the Kindle version of Richardson’s book, I followed a link to her Web site and discovered that a Richardson study group meets regularly just a few blocks from my house. The whole experience felt a little weird, though. With the Kindle, reading (what for me had always been a pleasantly private and personal experience) suddenly became interactive. It felt like someone had punched a hole in my universe.

Later, on my desktop, I emailed the contact person for the Richardson study group and made arrangements to attend the next meeting, which might not be a bad idea considering the fact that, for just a split second after accidentally ordering Richardson’s book, I considered contacting Kindle and cancelling my order but then decided against it. What are the chances they will believe me, I thought, proving it’s time I learned to stand up for my life.