I’m… I am really striking out on books lately, guys. This felt less like brooks had a cogent thesis he was working toward with examples citing his ideas, and more that he had read a lot about the historical figures involved and wanted to write a book about them whether or not they made sense together. The unifying theme, such as it is, revolves around humility.  These people, from Dwight Eisenhower to George Sand are exemplars I’d moral rectitude by virtue of their disciplined ego. […]