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Head and Shoulders

Book • 1920
In 'Head and Shoulders', F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the story of Horace Tarbox, a brilliant but socially awkward young scholar, and Marcia Meadow, a lively vaudeville performer.

Their unexpected marriage leads to a surprising shift in their careers, as Horace becomes a performer and Marcia an acclaimed author.

The story explores themes of love, identity, and the unpredictability of life.

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Ryan Holiday
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as a short story exploring themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice.
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Professor Sarah Churchwell on Genius, Big Dreams and F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Ryan Holiday
as a short story with a passage introducing the concept of a 'why child'.
Raise Them To Be a “Why” Child

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