Edward Tulane's Patience

What shocked me about Edward Tulane is how patient he is throughout the story. I could never imagine being face down on the bottom of the ocean for months or on a shelf for years. I surround myself with electronic devices and time-wasters so I never have to feel like I am waiting. Edward Tulane's journey makes me consider what time possibly feels like when it is not mechanical, with no pocket watches, and no measurement of time except the nights, the days, and the seasons.