The World According to Star Wars [Paperback]

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Theres
Santa Claus, Shakespeare, Mickey Mouse, the Bible, and then theres Star Wars.
Nothing quite compares to sitting down with a young child and hearing the sound
of John Williamss score as those beloved golden letters fill the screen. In
this fun, erudite, and often moving book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons
of Star Wars as they relate to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion,
and redemption. As it turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about
constitutional law, economics, and political uprisings.

In
rich detail, Sunstein tells the story of the films wildly unanticipated
success and explores why some things succeed while others fail. Ultimately,
Sunstein argues, Star Wars is about freedom of choice and our never-ending
ability to make the right decision when the chips are down. Written with
buoyant prose and considerable heart, The
World According to Star Wars shines a bright new light on the
most beloved story of our time.

“Fun and informative without getting bogged down with being too analytic or too fan-ish.” -Jeffrey Brown, author of the bestselling Goodnight Darth Vader

“Smart and interesting.” -Kirkus Reviews

In this gem of a book, Cass Sunstein uses the Star Wars series to explore profound questions about being a parent, a child, and a human. It will change the way you think about your own journey, might even make you pick up the phone and call your dad. -Walter Isaacson

Irresistibly charming, acclaimed legal scholar Sunstein writes partly as a rigorous academic l³ý