Hard Times by Charles Dickens

Hard Times by Charles Dickens"My satire is against those who see figures and averages, and nothing else," proclaimed Charles Dickens in explaining the theme of this classic novel. Published in 1854, the story concerns one Thomas Gradgrind, a "fanatic of the demonstrable fact," who raises his children, Tom and Louisa, in a stifling and arid atmosphere of grim practicality. Without a moral compass to guide them, the children sink into lives of desperation and despair, played out

The results are amazing

This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it

gothic tale of secrets

As we’ll see

and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes

The Girl Who Climbed Everest is an honest exploration of everything Bonita has learnt from climbing

of lifelong love prevailing over everything

our societies and prejudices

looking for peace of mind in its solitary woods and hidden creeks

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And it's a true story

According to USA Today