Big Ideas from Saratoga Trunk by Edna Ferber Life is something you must take by the tail or it turns away from you. Relief comes when festering grievances long hidden are brought to light and cleansed by exposure. Most people don’t give as much thought to planning their lives as they do a dinner menu. Then when it turns out wrong they think the world is to blame. Luck—fate—you’ve got to make your own. Bad luck—bad judgment. Good luck—good judgment. Everyone needs a moral compass or a code of conduct to guide her so she’ll know how to respond in every situation. To get the most from this SummaReview of Saratoga … [Read more...]
Giant by Edna Ferber, a Book Review
Big Ideas from Giant by Edna Ferber Make changes and have a choice, or changes will be made for you. Treat others as you would like to be treated. It’s socially irresponsible for a few to live like kings and queens, while the masses live in abject poverty. People deserve to be paid fairly. Nowadays, it’s important to find ways to distinguish from others with what you have to offer. Money cannot buy you love or respect. Self-Mentoring Strategy To get the most from this SummaReview of Giant by Edna Ferber, after you have read the book review/summary, reflectively answer the following questions: What can you learn … [Read more...]