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Literature, Books, and such we should read - Reesays - 04-17-2012 10:23 PM
So people have commented saying that books help you in a lot of aspects of life, some have said even dating. I want you guys to list some books you recommend people read. Thing is I have been involved in classic and popular literature of the past so maybe something along those lines. Currently starting to read Ulysses by Joyce.
Books I have read: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison and Brave New World by Huxley
Books on my list:
Ulysses by James Joyce
Catch 22
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor
Slaughterhouse Five
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Nick - 04-18-2012 12:08 AM
http://postmasculine.com/forum/Thread-Books-that-influenced-you-the-most
Not exactly the same topic but close enough that all the replies are going to be the same.
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Mark - 04-18-2012 05:37 PM
Read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. I think you'd get a lot out of that one Reesays...
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - TheBoss - 04-18-2012 05:50 PM
(04-18-2012 05:37 PM)Mark Wrote: Read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. I think you'd get a lot out of that one Reesays...
I see this book being recommended a lot. It's next on my reading list once I finish the game of thrones.
In "Models" you wrote that it changed your life. Could you elaborate more on that?
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Reesays - 04-19-2012 12:14 AM
(04-18-2012 05:37 PM)Mark Wrote: Read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. I think you'd get a lot out of that one Reesays...
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RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Zac - 04-19-2012 12:44 AM
Atlas Shrugged is amazing so far, definitely throw it as far up high on your list as you can man.
For me my pleasure reading when I'm done with work reading is going to be
1. Finish Atlas Shrugged
2. Probably lose myself in Game of Thrones.
That sounds like a solid 3k+ pages right there.
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Matty - 04-19-2012 01:59 PM
Michael Ondaatje's "In the Skin of a Lion", as it deals with self-reflection and self-awareness. And it's fantabulous read. I would also recommend Haruki Murakami's "The Wind Up Bird Chronicle" simply because it's mind blowing. Also, if you haven't done so already, dig into Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" for a book that'll truly make you appreciate everything you have. Just be warned that it'll kinda fuck your day up.
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Chaos - 04-20-2012 12:41 PM
Well, just to go out of the usual self-help, psychology topics related somehow with PUA, there are some books I read just to have a little cultural background:
- The Art of War. Tzun Zu. Pretty interesting, specially when you think it was written two millennium ago. Is short and easy to read.
- The Count of Monte Cristo. Alexandre Dumas. Terrific... it is a great story and although it is pretty long you get sucked into the history.
- The Prince. Niccolò Machiavelli. I didn't particularly enjoy it, but... you know, its Machiavello after all.
- The Trial, The Metamorphosis. Franz Kafka. I wanted to read something form Kafka, just to know the style and what all that fuss is about. I have mixed feelings... I enjoyed them but it so fucked up... It's a must read
- The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R Tolkien. I consider it a must... even if you don't like fantasy.
- Sophie's World. Jostein Gaarder. Best introduction to philosophy I've read. It doesn't go into details but it gives you an overview in a very entertaining way of all the major philosophers in history.
- Understanding Paintings. Alexander Sturgis. This was a result of my interest for paintings. I wanted to know a little bit about it so I went out to find a good book. What's great about this book is the structure of each chapter, where you get an introduction to the specific trends of the period and then and analysis of the most famous paintings of that period, which greatly helps you understand the period, the painting and the artist.
RE: Literature, Books, and such we should read - Mark - 04-20-2012 01:28 PM
I'll have to check out that paintings book. I can't tell you how many times I've been somewhere and looked at a painting and had no idea if it was good or not and no idea how to decide or distinguish.