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That Girl
The chapter "That Girl" captures the whimsical yet rocky beginning of a young couple's marriage, showcasing a blend of romance, humor, and determination. It begins with the anticipation of a perfect honeymoon in the Bahamas, overshadowed by the misfortune of lost luggage. After arriving in Nassau with nothing but winter clothes, Jeffrey, the groom, desperately engages with the airport manager, expressing the urgency of retrieving their bags for their short stay. The manager, swayed by Jeffrey's charm and…-
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Over the Wall
In "Over the Wall, Be Ready When the Luck Happens," the narrator reflects on their stifling job drafting nuclear energy policy at the White House, where boredom has become a perpetual state. Despite the initial excitement of directly contributing to presidential matters, the realization dawns that meaningful progress in government is excruciatingly slow and often undone the following year. This leads to a sense of existential dissatisfaction, as they ponder their future while engaged in a job that offers…-
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What Goes in Early Goes in Deep
In "What Goes in Early Goes in Deep," the author, at thirty years old, makes an impulsive decision to leave a stable job in Washington to buy a food store, sparking a mix of excitement and anxiety. Her parents are horrified and perceive her shift from a promising government career to that of a shopkeeper as a downgrade, reflecting a long-standing disconnect between her aspirations and their expectations. Growing up, she felt alienated from their ideals, which revolved around social appearances and…-
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In the autumn of my junior year, my parents took me to visit my brother, Ken, a sophomore at Dartmouth College. It was my first experience at an all-male Ivy League school, and I was excited. Dressed in a coordinated blue outfit, I felt confident amidst the picturesque autumn scenery of Hanover. However, my high school boyfriend, concerned about my safety, surprised me by arriving from Boston, which annoyed me as I sought independence. I convinced him to leave, relishing the newfound freedom with another…
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Epigraph
The provided text serves as an epigraph for a book titled "Be Ready When the Luck Happens." It features a motivational quote from Jeffrey Garten: “Do what you love. If you love it, you’ll be really good at it.” This quote emphasizes the connection between passion and proficiency, suggesting that when one engages in activities they genuinely enjoy, they are more likely to excel at them. The layout includes a clean design with references to CSS styles used for presentation, and an image is included,…-
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Prologue
In the prologue titled "Be Ready When the Luck Happens," the author reflects on a significant memory from a chilly fall day in 1965. They describe visiting their boyfriend, Jeffrey Garten, a charming sophomore at Dartmouth, while they were still navigating their relationship. The author arrived dressed for socializing, but Jeffrey wanted to embark on an outdoor hike at Balch Hill in Hanover, New Hampshire, which she perceived as an intimidating mountain. Dressed in a pair of Jeffrey's blue jeans—an…-
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Copyright
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Also by Ina Garten
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