This is one of those books that follows you through a lifetime. I first picked it up around 16 years old and immediately fell in love with the entire concept. Peter has a great way of pulling you into his experiences. Flash forward to my early twenties; I find the book on my shelf and read it again. And again in my early 30s. Every decade of age progression brings a new perspective and appreciation of this amazing journey. Must read.

This is one of those books that follows you through a lifetime. I first picked it up around 16 years old and immediately fell in love with the entire concept. Peter has a great way of pulling you into his experiences. Flash forward to my early twenties; I find the book on my shelf and read it again. And again in my early 30s. Every decade of age progression brings a new perspective and appreciation of this amazing journey. Must read.

Regardless of your feelings/opinions around Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, this is a fascinating deep dive into her life. Ayn's thoughts, actions, and a complete lack of self-awareness caught me off guard. Drama!

"I'm not brave enough to be a coward. I see the consequences too clearly."

I can't promote this book enough! As a lover of Christmas and all things Yuletide, this fascinating look at the birth of what we know as a Dickensian Christmas is a must read. Standiford's writing is elegant and hooking. I can't wait to read his other works.