The Secret Sharer

I read "The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad last night.  Solid short story.  I feel like I've been depriving myself of reading quality literature for too long.  After a few pages, I was more drawn in than most movies or T.V. shows could have me.  I just need to force myself to try a book first because the small amount of extra effort was totally worth it (My other idea for the evening was to get ripped and watch "Friday").  I always feel a connection to a good book, but somehow "The Secret Sharer" seemed to be the perfect read for me right now.  It's about a ship captain who is trying to come to grips with his newfound authority and learn to command with confidence.  I think I'm in a similar place, albeit not with a bunch of scurvy seadogs.  I need to continue to struggle out of my old passive self and learn to be assertive and bold.  Always a struggle, but well worth it.  If you feel similarly, or if you like pirate-talk, or if you just want a good read, give this short story a shot - I think my edition is only about 30 pages.  Pure gold.  On to "Heart of Darkness" (another of Conrad's novellas).