The title of this book reads like a manly gauntlet thrown down: go ahead; I dare you not to cry. The expectation of this book is to strike the tragic chord to effect tears, but not all of its tears are produced by extreme loss. Some of the tears are drawn from awe-inspiring beauty, and even humor. I...
I was never someone who thought that Charles should be vilified, either for his adultery (which I certainly disagree with) or for any of his other faults. Certainly, all of us have plenty. Ours just aren't displayed to the world like his are. So I found this story interesting and insightful and enjo...