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The Man Who Was Late: A Novel by Alan Hruska

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The Man Who Was Late: A Novel

by Louis Begley

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3653 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	229 pages

The Man Who Was Late is a novel by Alan Hruska about a man who is always late. The novel follows the man as he tries to figure out why he is always late and how to change his behavior.

The novel begins with the man, whose name is never revealed, waking up late for work. He rushes out of the house and gets to work just in time. However, throughout the day, he is late for every meeting and appointment. This pattern continues for the rest of the week, and the man begins to wonder why he is always late.

The man tries to figure out why he is always late. He thinks about his childhood, his relationships, and his work. He talks to friends and family, and he reads books about time management. However, nothing seems to help.

Finally, the man has a breakthrough. He realizes that he is always late because he is afraid of being on time. He is afraid of what will happen if he gets to work on time or if he meets with friends on time. He is afraid of being judged, of being rejected, and of being alone.

Once the man realizes this, he is able to start changing his behavior. He starts by setting small goals for himself. He tries to get to work on time just once a week. Then, he tries to get to work on time twice a week. Slowly but surely, he starts to get to work on time more and more often.

The same pattern happens with his personal life. The man starts by setting small goals for himself. He tries to meet with friends on time just once a week. Then, he tries to meet with friends on time twice a week. Slowly but surely, he starts to meet with friends on time more and more often.

The Man Who Was Late is a novel about the power of change. It is a novel about how we can change our behavior, no matter how difficult it may seem. It is a novel about how we can overcome our fears and live our lives to the fullest.

The Man Who Was Late: A Novel

by Louis Begley

4.1 out of 5