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A Man For All Seasons

Revisado: 06-28-24

It's a well written, performed, and detailed account of a man of utmost principle.

While we in the modern era, or those of a non-catholic persuasion, may take issue with his great distaste for Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation this account (I think) does an excellent job of "putting his case", as More might have said, for why the destruction of the Catholic Church in England and the nakedly political ambitions of Henry VIII's divorce of Catherine of Aragon should have been rightly resisted.

As with many other political men of various times the Socrates', Catos, and Mores shine brightly as emblems of virtue and moral character across the centuries while the Meletus/Anytus, Caesers, and Henry VIIIs forever earn our derision.

Whilst not perfect men, the manner in which they lived their lives continues to offer valuable insights to us all all these years later.

Would recommend! If you're unsure of this book, watch the wonderful film version of More's life titled "A Man For All Seasons" to gauge your appetite for this biography - available for free on YouTube.

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rememberance

Revisado: 06-13-24

I was in elementary school during the Vietnam War and yet this book impacted me profoundly. As a former trauma nurse, I felt deeply for the characters, connected with their trauma, and at the same time, gained some insight into what it must have been lime for these women. I believe so strongly in the power of sisterhood and this book portrays it in such a vulnerable, powerful and beautiful way.

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Very Insightful, Great Narration

Revisado: 08-23-22

Narrated by Grand Maester Pycelle for the GoT fans out there (but not nearly as wheezy/over the top old), all the wisdom is delivered by a narrator that really embodies the sometimes disgruntled style of Seneca as he lambasts the overly sumptuous lifestyles of the Roman elite.

Check it out!

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Very Re-Readable

Revisado: 07-04-21

Writing this review after the 3rd complete listen and 2 regular paper read throughs. This book lends itself to be reread almost as soon as you finish it.

The biographies of Borlaug and Vogt are fascinating each time I hear them retold. The "policy" options sections I've read through separately more times than the book itself. It's a book I would recommend having anyone read, be they environmental policy neophytes or long time devotees. There are dozens of facts, figures, or positions that I have never heard exposited before. Highly recommend.

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Interesting but not a Page Turner

Revisado: 08-06-19

Interesting read for the politically wonkish and Freakonomics listeners, I know but one person I could ever recommend this to. It does provide some fantastic dinner conversation though.

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