Understanding a Central Theme in a Classic Work
In Tennessee William’s memory play titled “The Glass Menagerie,” we are introduced to several characters who each have a unique way of escaping from the reality of their mundane lives. All three members of the Wingfield family use a symbolic placeholder for what they truly want in life. [...]
This is the second book by Gladwell I’ve read, (the first being Blink) and once again he does not disappoint. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell poses some pretty interesting ideas, not due to their complexity, but rather due to their simplicity. These are the kinds of statements that you’ve probably always wondered about in the back [...]
Sometimes big things can come in small packages, as with the short story titled “Who Moved My Cheese?” After first flipping through the pages of this thin 96-page book, I was surprised that it wasn’t supposed to be in the children’s section of the bookstore. I noticed the large font, wide margins and simple syntax [...]
I recently read a great book titled Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar: How Self-Education and the Pursuit of Passion Can Lead to a Lifetime of Success by James Marcus Bach. All I can say is: Wow! If you’re even somewhat interested in what it means to be self-educated, you must read this. At just 193 pages, [...]
