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Married to distraction
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Works well when you want a pick that shows its tone and intent faster. Useful pick if you want a dependable read lane when you want clarity first.
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Summary
Married to distraction by Edward M. Hallowell looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. This edition lists 2009 • Ballantine Books, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2009 • Ballantine Books • ISBN 9780345507990.
Why this book now
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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