Will: Perfect reading in this season

Sorry so quiet – among other distractions, I found I could not put this collection of essays down, as George Will discusses everything from William F. Buckley (to whom the book is dedicated) to past and present members of the class political (and how they governed their own lives as well as others) – he writes about the early days of tv journalism, about how politicos on both sides of the fence used to be able to look past party to see human beings, about education, common sense, baseball, space, American greatness, and his own family, and it is one glorious read.

It’s one thing to read Will once a week or so. Taken in large dose like this, he is staggeringly good; erudite, entertaining, instructive – most importantly, no matter what he’s writing about, he leaves you excited by the topic, and curious to learn more. Will is a teacher, at heart.

Best book I’ve read this year. Do yourself a favor and pick it up! You’ll end up (as I did) urging younger people in your household to read it, and they will.

Related: George Will with Stephen Colbert: a little gem of an exchange