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"The protagonist, Sybil Van Antwerp, is witty, sharp, and just like us-she has lived a life of triumphs, love, tragedies, and regrets. The book is a series of letters that she writes to family, friends, politicians, and strangers. She reminds us that, in the art of letter writing, there is no gray, just black and white, and that is where the most beautiful and honest stories unfold."
Eight recent business and business-adjacent book recommendations aim to help leaders prepare for 2026. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is highlighted for its epistolary format and its vivid protagonist, Sybil Van Antwerp, who embodies triumphs, love, tragedies, and regrets. The book's series of letters demonstrates the clarity and honesty that can arise from one-to-one communication and long-form storytelling. Emphasis is placed on the power of building direct relationships with audiences rather than broad, impersonal outreach. Long-form content and personal storytelling are presented as tools that complement data insights and emotional intelligence for effective leadership, especially amid AI-driven shifts in consumption.
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