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James Ryan has taught at the University of Cincinnati and Dominican College (Orangeburg, New York) and has been awarded the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Fellowship in poetry. His essays on Shakespeare have appeared in The Shakespeare Newsletter and Shakespeare Studies, the English-language show more journal of the Japan Shakespeare Society. show less

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An essential guide to living and learning. Thank you Katie Couric for recommending this book during your joint podcast with Kara Swisher.

Ryan doesn’t answer questions as much as posit the questions what should ask of ones-self and the world around us.

In so fractured a society and body politic they are questions to help break down the barriers to knowledge, build empathy, and provide an environment to tackle thorny interpersonal problems as well as problems of public policy.

There are several touching and funny stories to illustrate his points.

Remind me to ask my daughter to read it.
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MylesKesten | 5 other reviews | Jan 23, 2024 |
Interesting at times but I did get slightly bored with the personal stories. But it's short.
 
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infjsarah | 5 other reviews | Sep 4, 2019 |
I noticed this book while in my school's bookstore and was intrigued by the title. Maybe it's because graduation season is here or maybe it was the subtitle and my thoughts about having to write a speech for an upcoming presentation, but I was hooked.

James E. Ryan turned a graduation speech about asking 5 questions into a thought-provoking, at times humorous, treatise on the importance of asking questions, listening for answers, and being involved with others around you. It definitely made an impression on me and I encourage you all to find a copy of it, read it, and start to ask the 5 questions Ryan asks as well as the 'bonus question' at the end of the book.… (more)
 
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prudencegoodwife | 5 other reviews | May 14, 2019 |
Useful questions to remember, but definitely written for a younger audience.
 
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BookBuddies | 5 other reviews | Jun 20, 2018 |

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