I was very interested in exploring this title. I am a reader of the NYT’s weekly Ethicist column and that paper’s Social Q’s. I enjoy reading about a situation and thinking about what I would do or advise regarding it. So, I wanted to try my hand at some of the situations that Ms. Liautaud presents and to consider her responses as someone educated in the the field of ethics.

The introduction to the book is very helpful. In it, the author suggests approaches to thinking about ethical issues. For example, start with facts and don’t only think in stark yes and no terms.

Given the current state of politics, I admire the author for plunging right in. Her first question is about whether a person can be friends with someone who has vastly different political views. Another example of a dilemma is whether one is ethically obligated to help a neighbor.

The book is divided by topic. These include Family and Friends; Politics; Work; Technology; Consumer Choices and, Health. Read in order or by interest.

I sometimes had different thoughts from the author. This is not a criticism but more an invitation to look at issues from different perspectives.

Read, think, enjoy and discuss with someone you know. There is plenty of food for thought.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this title. All opinions are my own.

As one who studies and teaches a moral-virtue based tradition, I found this a valuable addition to raising questions as I share the exploration with my students. Lost if material here I could adapt for my work.

This is a little gem of a book that brings forth lots of questions. I enjoyed the explanations- and thinking through how I work through each of these questions.

Great book with a series of questionable situations that you really need to think about. Ideal use for a group discussion or reading on your own but definitely a must read.

In this short little book, ethicist Susan Liautaud brings the reader through a multitude of ethical conundrums and provides bite sized answers with fairly balanced (there's a little editorializing the happens in a few subjects) advice. It's easy to read on one hand, because each question is only about a page or so long, but on the other hand, it's probably not the type of book I would read cover to cover. At about 80% of the way through, my eyes started to glaze over, so for me it would be great as a reference rather than anything else. But the writing is clear and accessible and this is something I'd recommend. I like that Liautaud frames her answers without shaming people for their decisions--as she says, our ethical choices are seldom black and white.

There's something here for everyone, and topics range from friends/family to politics to the workplace. Many questions are probably ones that you've already thought about (should we get rid of art made by people convicted of sexual assault? How should we handle companies whose business practices clash with our values?), while others may be completely new (should robots care for the elderly?).

Thanks so much to Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a review.