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An Equal Justice - Chad Zunker - A Short Summary & Review

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A short summary of An Equal Justice: The high costs of a successful legal career. My favorite Chad Zunker quote from the book: "Be careful how close you dance with the devil." Questions to ponder while reading An Equal Justice: How hard would you work for an ideal? Can you draw the line? My review of the book: A challenge to the definition of success. A peek into the causes of homelessness. A lesson in ethics for everyone. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or by buying m...

Roman Farm Management - Marcus Porcius Cato - A Short Summary and Review

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A short summary of Roman Farm Management: Old Marcus Cato had a farm... My favorite Marcus Porcius Cato quote from the book: "Remember that while work may stop, expenses still go on." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Can we learn from the past? Do you garden? My review of Roman Farm Management: I learned that Roman farms were well-staffed and enslaved. I learned that the basics of horticulture haven't changed much. I learned I should plant lupines with corn. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my ...

Goodbye, Mr Chips - James Hilton - A Short Summary & Review

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A short summary of Goodbye, Mr. Chips: The life and times of an English school teacher. My favorite James Hilton quote from the book: "'You cannot judge the importance of things by the noise they make." Questions to ponder while reading Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Have you ever thought about your impact? How does your life's review read? My review of Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Heartwarming and bittersweet. Life does not need to be dramatic to be well-lived. I hope I can review my life as well. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, writer, and photographer currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by...