Commentary by management consultant Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life
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Monday, October 17, 2016
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On the 24th of February, 1815, the watch tower of Notre-Dame de la Garde signalled the arrival of the three-master Pharaon, from Smyrna, Trieste, and Naples. - From The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Re-read the book just last year. Enjoyed it more this time than when I was in high school and it was required reading. Followed it up by watching the movie again - both versions: the one with Richard Chamberlain and the one with Jim Caviezel. I have to say, the one with Richard Chamberlain follows the book more closely. Gloria Petrea
Ah, my favorite book.
ReplyDeleteDaniel,
ReplyDeleteMy son just gave me a copy. I've never read it.
Based on your recommendation, it will be moved up in the reading order.
Michael
Re-read the book just last year. Enjoyed it more this time than when I was in high school and it was required reading. Followed it up by watching the movie again - both versions: the one with Richard Chamberlain and the one with Jim Caviezel. I have to say, the one with Richard Chamberlain follows the book more closely.
ReplyDeleteGloria Petrea
Gloria,
ReplyDeleteThat seals the deal. It just jumped several more notches to number one.
I will also check out the movies.
Thanks!
Michael