What Would Dickens Do?

To celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens birth in 1812, What Would Dickens Do? brings together the thoughts of some of his best-loved and most-maligned characters, as well as his own opinions, and answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: Can destiny be changed? , Is society in decline? , and How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney? If you find yourself facing hard times, trying to deal with other people s great expectations, or going home every night to a bleak house, look inside for words of comfort and guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time. About the Author