ThinkingWest

Young Napoleon was bullied by his aristocratic peers. 

He was aloof, spoke French with a funny accent, and of low nobility. 

But he sought refuge in books — igniting a lifelong obsession. Reading became a “matter of power” for him. 

Here’s how books guided his every move…🧵

Young Napoleon was bullied by his aristocratic peers. 

He was aloof, spoke French with a funny accent, and of low nobility. 

But he sought refuge in books — igniting a lifelong obsession. Reading became a “matter of power” for him. 

Here’s how books guided his every move…🧵