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In everyday life there are many people who have what it takes to be a leader, although their gifts are not always apparent. Their greatness lies not in their ability to respond adroitly to superficial social changes, but their strenght of charachter, in their capacity to remain true to themselves. When life's dramas are being played out at the very deepest level, it is these people who come foward[...]

Last 50 pages of the actual book

I'm really rather disappointed with this book - had really high expectations and now I wonder about Life and Fate which I'll read one day.