Just the Best Literature

Host Dennis Leap and guests Deryle Hope, John Wood and George Haddad discuss the importance of British literature and Austen’s view of education, personal development, social protocol, human nature, feelings and emotion vs. clear thinking.

Host Dennis Leap with quests Deborah Leap, Sarah Evans, and Elizabeth Clarke discuss the characters: Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Jane and Mr. Bingley, the Bennets and others.

Host Dennis Leap with guests Deborah Leap, Sarah Evans and Elizabeth Clarke discuss themes of family, dating and courting, and moral character as seen through the eyes of author Jane Austen.

Host Dennis Leap uses Senator Ben Sasse’s book The Vanishing American Adult to explain why reading classic literature is vitally important for teen development into adulthood and introduces Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book III: The Factory. Includes conversation on Driving tickets, the Chinese entrepreneurial spirit, Chinese teenagers, and the Ancient Weir Art Village.

Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book II: The Village. Includes conversation on Sancha village life, marriage and family, and the migration to cities.

Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book I: The Wall. Includes conversation on the Chinese driving test, the Great Wall, and rapid changes taking place in China.

Host Dennis Leap and Peter Hessler discuss Peter’s incredible experiences while living in China.

Host Dennis Leap discusses Peter Hessler’s background and provides an overview of his terrific book.

Host Dennis Leap discusses “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank” as: inspiration to change your thinking about what you can do in your life; suggests following Carhart’s humble example and find a teacher to help you accomplish your goals; and for those wanting to write—study the memoir as a piece of fine literature.