The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3 Summary

Nordstrom takes Sonia and Philip to see Baryshnikov and to go out for dinner. Phillip talks philosophically about what happens when a person's father dies. Sonia tries to get him to stop, but Nordstrom thinks what Phillip says is probably true. Nordstrom has insomnia that night and dances without music to avoid waking Philip and Sonia. He writes in his journal, thinking again about quitting and giving away all his money.

Nordstrom has a difficult time quitting and giving away his money. The company does not want him to go. Sonia and his mother do not want the money. His financial adviser insists that Nordstrom see a psychiatrist. Nordstrom meets with Sonia and the broker and convinces them of his convictions by giving money to the National Audubon Society...