How Long to Read Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition

How Long Does it Take to Read Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition by Walter Podgurski

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

If a certain secret service agent had gone to work in the insurance industry instead of for Her Majesty, I think he would have liked palling around with Birch Bentley.Of course, neither one of them would have a license to kill, so they would have to figure out how to win using just their brains and their wit. One thing for sure, their taste in women would be the same, and they would remain the good guys battling the dark forces, like greedy insiders, corrupt Russian bankers, Chinese interests with ties to the communist government, and the FBI types who are more interested in their careers then they are in justice.Oh, back to women for a second. We all know that the only kryptonite people like Birch Bentley need to fear is a beautiful woman. The adrenalin that pumps through their veins in the presence of a vivacious vessel of voluptuousness can blind them at a critical juncture, foiling their brilliant plans for thumping the villains.I wrote the kind of book I like to read; fast moving, short chapters, and lots of dialogue. Most importantly, you'll identify character types you have met along your way and possibly a little bit of yourself in what some of the characters think, say, and do. That's the point - to engage you with a compelling story that offers valuable takeaways while it entertains you. It reveals collisions that take place between people who put their own self-interests above everything else. Birch Bentley isn't meant to be a hero or antihero. He's an overachiever with incredible drive and focus, but still with his list of faults which are numerous. With that said, you have enough ordinary in your life. Now step into Birch Bentley's world. Birch Bentley is 36 and is the #3 man in a large multi-billion dollar insurance company located in NYC. He struggles to unseat two greedy insiders in an attempt to become President of the insurance company only to see a new, more powerful and cunning antagonist enter the picture. He's handsome, and smart enough to see right through the lies of everyone around him, but he's blind to the lies that he tells, including the lies he tells to himself.The characters expose something we should understand about our own behavior and those who we know and interact with. When we begin to discern that the face people show us is a mask; that what people are saying is not necessarily what they're thinking, we are finally prepared to deal with life as it is.The insights unmask the unspoken realities about the corporate and social culture in which we live. There's a school of thought that says that readers should be left to discover certain things themselves. I agree with that but I also believe a book can become more engaging once you realize that the author has purposely let everyone inside to see past the veneer. When you can see through much of what the characters say and do, which is intended, you're able to better appreciate the irony, satire, and parody. The reader is "in on it."Not that the characters aren't smart, interesting, deep, loaded with talent, have vision and leadership qualities - they are and they do. Not that the dialogue isn't fast, funny, entertaining, and snappy - I believe it is. But the cast of characters all proclaim altruism while lying, deceiving, and in the end acting in their own best interest. In real life, almost always, expediency and self-interest rule the day. Understanding how brilliant people brilliantly conceal is compelling reading and also a lesson it pays to stay mindful of. It makes you more street-wise and better prepares you for the complexities of modern day society.I believe by the end of the book you'll be rooting for Birch to succeed despite his imperfections.Best Wishes,Walt Bernard PodgurskiThis edition includes what were originally the separately sold "Lies That Glitter,", "Unexpected Forces," and "Boardroom Checkmate."

How long is Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition?

Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition by Walter Podgurski is 398 pages long, and a total of 102,684 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 21 minutes to read Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition aloud.

What Reading Level is Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition?

Birch Bentley Elegant Ambition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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