So do I initiate a conversation before we read the book or after? I told him in my email that I wanted him to read the book, not that I expected him to bare his soul to me.

It should be here next week. I should have it done in a day or two and then he can take time to read it. It'll take him about a week. Maybe I should order another copy? But I really want to mark up the book with notes so that he can read my notes also. Then he's not so blindsided when I finally whack him upside the head.

What do you think? Is this legit or am I'm being a coward here?