Interesting book. I found it more about what the author considered “good� literature than about how to read it. He makes valid points about the variouInteresting book. I found it more about what the author considered “good� literature than about how to read it. He makes valid points about the various sections of novels, poems, plays, etc., many I agree with, some I’m not sure I care about. But I certainly didn’t find how he thinks literature should be read.
Uh, yes there are openings, character, narrative, etc which are the categories he breaks literature into. But bad literature has the same break down as far as I know. So I don’t feel I got from the book what it promised. Nevertheless, the author makes some good points & cites some, what I consider, good literature as he writes & cites from -Shakespeare, Beckett, Proust, Dickens, Dostoevsky, Woolf.-One can hardly go wrong speaking of good literature when mentioning a lineup like that. Not many would disagree. But How to read them is an entirely different manner than naming & citing them. At least I certainly think so....more
I think this book goes right along with his father's Four Agreements series and is superb information on how to take control of one's on life. How to I think this book goes right along with his father's Four Agreements series and is superb information on how to take control of one's on life. How to create one's own life and dream to be comfortable. I think it's a book for everyone, but understand it may not be the cup of tea for everyone. I loved all the information in and the anecdotal stories....more
If, like me, there’s any confusion over the varied & sundry terminology associated with the hero’s journey, then this the book for you.
I’ve read FreyIf, like me, there’s any confusion over the varied & sundry terminology associated with the hero’s journey, then this the book for you.
I’ve read Frey’s other Damn Good help books, but this one is far & away the best of them. Or maybe I’m just more ready for this one. Either way, this one is totally worth the time. ...more
Booker T. Washington’s book read like I could have written it myself. I love he’s a proponent of rewards will come as long as a person is honest aboutBooker T. Washington’s book read like I could have written it myself. I love he’s a proponent of rewards will come as long as a person is honest about what his pouting in before the rewards come. And, l love all his universal laws. ...more
Excellent inspiration! Layers & layers of wisdom in this book. I've read it several times. Each reading I discover new levels. It's as if it grows & rExcellent inspiration! Layers & layers of wisdom in this book. I've read it several times. Each reading I discover new levels. It's as if it grows & reveals its secrets as I grow & learn. ...more
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