Terence

Highly recommend

Revisado: 12-20-24

it's important to know that this is historical fiction. The book gets a number of things in the Bible wrong so if that is going to bother you, you may want to choose a different book.

That said, this book is great and I greatly enjoyed it.

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Not his best work

Revisado: 03-09-24

Some good insights but not Adam Grant's best work.

Analogies are leaned on too much and mostly a retelling of others work.

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Wandering, pointless and boring

Revisado: 01-18-24

I found the story to wander without purpose but most importantly I found it boring.

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Possibly my favorite dickens book

Revisado: 01-11-24

His last book and possibly my favorites. At least so far. Although I have many more to read..

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An audacious story

Revisado: 05-21-23

As with Charles Williams' other writings, this is a bold and visual story that isn't predictable.

I feel like I have to read it again to get all the details portrayed.

Recommend.

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Enjoyable read

Revisado: 02-15-23

The first half of this book does stay relatively faithful to the title. Jean-Jacques shares some confessions that impacted others in some cases profoundly. In doing so, his faults are relatable, and he becomes likable.

The second half reveals him for who he really is, and the unflattering results are clearly not what he intended. By the end, you feel you know him very well and would probably not like to meet him.

The book turns from confessions to accusations about everyone and anyone. He seems to want to say, 'see, I'm not as bad as everyone else!'.

The audible narration is fantastic and makes the story very enjoyable.

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Surprisingly Awesome

Revisado: 02-13-23

The negative reviews just don't understand that the book is a thought experiment about time and how time could be different. Either that or they have a limited imagination.

it's true the book doesn't really have a story arc, but I enjoyed every minute, and it really got me thinking. it also made me appreciate life more, which is not easy for a book to do.

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Academic but still helpful

Revisado: 01-07-23

A highly cited work on corporate strategy. Although dated it still provides valuable insights.

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Academic but still helpful

Revisado: 01-07-23

A highly cited work on corporate strategy. Although dated it still provides valuable insights.

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Whatever it takes

Revisado: 01-01-23

A good book that does an excellent job of articulating the events of the banking/ mortgage crisis.

I think the criticism of the Fed and the Treasury is easy after the fact. It is clear to me that if actions weren't taken another depression was likely.

Meanwhile US politicians care about how things are perceived and have no courage. They wouldn't have passed a vote earlier because they almost didn't pass it later when the situation was dire.

I hate the bad practices that led to the situation but I'm glad someone was willing to do 'Whatever it takes' to prevent a second depression.

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