We've tried to give it a go but we can't.

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This book won't make life's vicissitudes go away, nor will it give you a Candide-like view of the world.

FORBES: Brrr!

Give it a go and report back, won't you?

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But it can get frustrating when practice doesn't give him a good feel for how fast he'll go in a race.

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