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The Good Life: Truths That Last in Times of Need
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Solid match if you want a clearer sense of what the book actually delivers. Good starting point if you want a title that reveals its direction early.
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The Good Life: Truths That Last in Times of Need by Peter J. Gomes reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2003 • Harpercollins • 384 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2003 • Harpercollins • 384 pages • ISBN 9780060000769.
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Steady Needs some room
Steady commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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