I absolutely loved that book. And it spurred an interest in China for me. I read two other biographies of Chinese caught up in the cultural revolution. Such tragic times.
Indeed, it really opened my eyes to China from the perspective of ordinary people trying to live through murderous times. I hoped I would never live through such times, unfortunately we are, it probably started in 2008 by knocking down the libraries and replacing them with Poundlands. Much quicker to ban digital books
Yes, I long for the "good old days" (at least as far as I knew) when I read that book 15 years ago or so. At that time I never dreamed I would be part of such murderous times. Perhaps the US Constitution (a map that the Chinese didn't have) will ultimately save us? I'm hoping and praying. In the meantime I have to watch family and friends fall ill and die from their unfortunate choice.
Uncommon Therapy about Milton Erickson. The stories of him with his clients are just incredible. It really bends the mind to begin to understand how he can work with people like he did and have the remarkable outcomes. I just got through a 1.5 hour chapter about one individual that had me completely alert and fascinated.
I just finished the 90 hours of appocriffa. Quite a bundle so many codex for 1 buck. Another one i loved on audible is the secret life of houdini. Mind blowing for who doesnt know arthur conan doyle in reality and same goes for houdini. But then i think, is it really possible for me to give advice to you on books in any way? I can barely keep up with all your content. I reslly appreciate your graphic model btw
Chaos by Tom O'Neil - Mansion and CIA LSD and goes great followed by this.... It will blow you away what our satanic govt is capable of... And they haven't stopped...
Wow! Look at what you started with this post! This is a great list of really interesting books! Some I’ve already read but so many others I have not heard of before. This will keep me busy during winter months in the Rockies when getting outdoors for extended periods just isn’t possible because of the snow.
If it's not too, late, you might check out the audiobook edition of The Wise of Heart, my courtroom drama of biological science versus transgenderism in which I update the Scopes Monkey Trial for the 21st century. Book trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=1GdJAicl2Pk Amazon: amzn.to/3WJCLwE Happy to send free review copies as well. Ping me, and I'll send you a free audiobook code so you don't have to use one of yours.
A swim in a pond in the rain, George Saunders. Selection of Russian short stories alternating with Saunders' commentary. Unusually analytic look at writing.
Probably too late, and this is sort of a Christmas story, but it is pants-wetting, run the car off the road funny, by Christopher Moore. Any by him for hilarity. Also Cloud Cuckoo Land, dedicated to librarians everywhere, Anthony Doerr, takes place in many different simultaneous times, and cheering in the deepest of senses. He's the author of All the Light you Cannot See, which Netflix could not make a true version of, as he uses scale itself, a sudden shifting of perception and scale as a form of metaphor or imagery in the freshest way.
My wife and I watched the miniseries. It was good, though flawed. But there isn't much being produced that is worth watching, so it was a best option for a weekend.
Grabbed four new titles just now.
Thank you everyone who participated!
The Worst Hard Time.
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
Just purchased. Thank you.
Last time I set foot in a public library in 2008 an old lady pressed this book into my hand, and said Wild Swans was the best biography she had read. That was good enough for me, I was in a hurry, the following month the council gave the land to Poundland. Wild Swans, Three Daughter's of China. Goes from the grandmother having her feet bound to the daughter having a western education, with her father's generation dealing with the Great Leap Forward, which behind v accines, was the best way of killing 6 million people. https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Swans-Three-Daughters-China-ebook/dp/B0036QVOIW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.prW8PQep8ctt75_MY_VAG05FPnf8juaGGZAm2RGIstkyeje5hB0xu70vXQqANn4heP0DMewXj7vdZThoMQgrsXyJPE4H3A4XNvK0lgKPgR9l-QsvCwb6vtEeLKiFgcyD9evWW-43X_bZ12khlHFtM14bdhhZALusS8SinQUaupMHMGFeUBDrmPNux6aZzmzx6T9CVDbV7lowqNLtwi6NH4f3jZAnqxy5qmRT-c433aE.YHwDWa4cDZcAF60O4WCvozYau3Czh4PzvKzYAwgcu9U&qid=1723704484&sr=8-1
Also one of my favorite books ever. Another book that was an eyeopener for me is "A Fine Balance" Mistry. About India.
Thank you, it sounds like an Indian Road to Wigan Pier, I have ordered a copy, a modern classic according to eBay : )
I absolutely loved that book. And it spurred an interest in China for me. I read two other biographies of Chinese caught up in the cultural revolution. Such tragic times.
Indeed, it really opened my eyes to China from the perspective of ordinary people trying to live through murderous times. I hoped I would never live through such times, unfortunately we are, it probably started in 2008 by knocking down the libraries and replacing them with Poundlands. Much quicker to ban digital books
Yes, I long for the "good old days" (at least as far as I knew) when I read that book 15 years ago or so. At that time I never dreamed I would be part of such murderous times. Perhaps the US Constitution (a map that the Chinese didn't have) will ultimately save us? I'm hoping and praying. In the meantime I have to watch family and friends fall ill and die from their unfortunate choice.
Outstanding overview of a rugged, ruthless time...
Listen to Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B01KBD5FKK?source_code=ASSOR150021921000V
This wins my interest. Purchased just now. Thank you.
Great book.
I did this on Audible last year. Amazing chronical of that era in the southwest!
That was a perfect book for my latest drive
Uncommon Therapy about Milton Erickson. The stories of him with his clients are just incredible. It really bends the mind to begin to understand how he can work with people like he did and have the remarkable outcomes. I just got through a 1.5 hour chapter about one individual that had me completely alert and fascinated.
I just finished the 90 hours of appocriffa. Quite a bundle so many codex for 1 buck. Another one i loved on audible is the secret life of houdini. Mind blowing for who doesnt know arthur conan doyle in reality and same goes for houdini. But then i think, is it really possible for me to give advice to you on books in any way? I can barely keep up with all your content. I reslly appreciate your graphic model btw
I will take a look at the Secret Life of Houdini.
You will have a fun Time! Its an easy fast read( alrdy i always listen on audible at 1.2 speed, life is short! Lots of book to read and stuff to do)
Is this a bot?
Chaos by Tom O'Neil - Mansion and CIA LSD and goes great followed by this.... It will blow you away what our satanic govt is capable of... And they haven't stopped...
Listen to CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys by Patrick Nolan, Dr. Henry C. Lee - foreword on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B00FG327B6?source_code=ASSOR150021921000V
I read Chaos, so no need. I have my own partially completed Manson graph:
https://embed.kumu.io/8f3845e60a9f47060865b87856bea46f
It appears that I have the Nolan and Lee book on Audible already, but haven't listened, yet.
The Martian
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
I listened to much of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress on a drive last month.
Wow! Look at what you started with this post! This is a great list of really interesting books! Some I’ve already read but so many others I have not heard of before. This will keep me busy during winter months in the Rockies when getting outdoors for extended periods just isn’t possible because of the snow.
I am going to have to quit my day job! Good thing I already exited Netflix so this list can be my Netflix list😉
If it's not too, late, you might check out the audiobook edition of The Wise of Heart, my courtroom drama of biological science versus transgenderism in which I update the Scopes Monkey Trial for the 21st century. Book trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=1GdJAicl2Pk Amazon: amzn.to/3WJCLwE Happy to send free review copies as well. Ping me, and I'll send you a free audiobook code so you don't have to use one of yours.
A swim in a pond in the rain, George Saunders. Selection of Russian short stories alternating with Saunders' commentary. Unusually analytic look at writing.
Probably too late, and this is sort of a Christmas story, but it is pants-wetting, run the car off the road funny, by Christopher Moore. Any by him for hilarity. Also Cloud Cuckoo Land, dedicated to librarians everywhere, Anthony Doerr, takes place in many different simultaneous times, and cheering in the deepest of senses. He's the author of All the Light you Cannot See, which Netflix could not make a true version of, as he uses scale itself, a sudden shifting of perception and scale as a form of metaphor or imagery in the freshest way.
Johnny Cash reads the NT. I have it, but I actually haven’t listened to it yet.
Sounds interesting.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+gentleman+in+Moscow&i=audible
My wife and I watched the miniseries. It was good, though flawed. But there isn't much being produced that is worth watching, so it was a best option for a weekend.
The CIA in Africa:
White malice by Susan Williams
Also wrote Who Killed Hammarskjöld