Great literature, because it asks big questions and communicates big ideas, stays relevant, even if it is very old. You will be richer, wiser, and smarter if you make classic literature a regular part of your life.
A mother hen is who you want guarding your back. And front. Also warming your nest, finding your dinner and pecking through the grit of daily life to find the sustenance you need.
As I was captured by the intellect of Obama, I couldn't help but notice how the various media outlets began to shape the Democratic primaries to play out as America's hottest new soap opera.