365 Days of Books of interest: Day #154: The World According to Star Wars

It's so sad to hear about the death of Muhammad Ali, I will write up an In Remembrance post at a later time. I'm just now sitting down taking a little break because all day I have been cleaning and organizing the Marie Kondo way.

I'm not finished but I wanted to take a moment to post my Book of Interest for the day. I'm always ready for a discussion about Star Wars be it the movies, animated series or the books. Although I still have not watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens yet but I will.

Anyway, the minute I saw this book I knew I wanted to read it. I would like to see how the author takes Star Wars and relates it to the world around us. I hope it's an interesting read.

Book: The World According to Star Wars by Cass R. Sunstein

Description:

There’s Santa Claus, Shakespeare, Mickey Mouse, the Bible, and then there’s Star Wars. Nothing quite compares to sitting down with a young child and hearing the sound of John Williams’s score as those beloved golden letters fill the screen. In this fun, erudite, and often moving book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of Star Wars as they relate to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion, and redemption. As it turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about constitutional law, economics, and political uprisings.

In rich detail, Sunstein tells the story of the films’ wildly unanticipated success and explores why some things succeed while others fail. Ultimately, Sunstein argues, Star Wars is about freedom of choice and our never-ending ability to make the right decision when the chips are down. Written with buoyant prose and considerable heart, The World According to Star Wars shines a bright new light on the most beloved story of our time.