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Expect Great Things

the Life and Search of Henry David Thoreau
Aug 01, 2017xiaojunbpl12 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written, I cannot imagine any better form of a tribute. I'd give 5 stars if I'd managed to navigate through more smoothly. I will read again after digest Thoreau's writings further, and perhaps even after understand Emerson more. Emerson, had a good grasp of his friend's temperament and endeavor, couldn't fully appreciate Thoreau then. I doubt any contemporary "Emerson" would do better now. We live in a world that make "Thoreau" more and more like a marginal oddity. An ambitious leader is in higher demand for mankind fulfillment (of what?). The book may not please many. A naturalist inclination (rather than a rigid scientist) plus artistic mind (with discipline) can prepare one to see through his eyes, as a start. I'm still hoping Thoreau could stay or become (if not yet) an exemplary American for many more generations.