Required reading for humanity

Carpe Mortem · 06-02-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hate paper doll

I really thought I was going to hateit but I was so wrong. The one she wrote about being raped in college is really good too, I think it's called Lucky? I have a weird thing for memoirs.

I'll have to check it out, and me too dude.

Neapolitan · 06-03-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

The Consolation of Philosophy - Boethius
The History of the Kings of Britain - Geoffrey of Monmouth
Unloved - Peter Roche
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt

That reminds me:

The History of England by Jane Austen

Jane Austen is the most popular English writer, more popular even than William Shakespeare, or Charles Dickens.

Mr. Charlie · 06-06-2014, 10:22 AM

I tend to enjoy books that tell us something about our condition, that can help us appreciate each moment, and thus our lives, more, that can set us free from society and return us to our true nature. With that in mind I recommend:

Plato - The Republic

It's largely a boring book, but by discovering Plato's ideal society we realise just how horrible it is and thus what kind of society we SHOULDN'T create.

Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist

A lovely story which hints that the real purpose and reward in any journey or learning is to arrive back where we started and see the world with new eyes. A story about awakening from our waking slumber.

Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet

A masterpiece. Few books offer up such a heartfelt expression of man's deepest spiritual desires.

Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching

A book that can be read in an afternoon but contemplated for a lifetime. It speaks to each of us at our own level of understanding while inviting us to search for levels of insight and experience that are not yet within our comprehension. It deals with what is permanent in us, speaking of a possible inner greatness, and an equally possible inner failure, that are both written into our very structure as human beings.

DwnWthVwls · 06-10-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist

A lovely story which hints that the real purpose and reward in any journey or learning is to arrive back where we started and see the world with new eyes. A story about awakening from our waking slumber.
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My senior english teacher took a few of us out to dinner after graduation and gave us all a copy. I think it's the only book I actually read from 15-20. Short and easy read, but it's awesome.

GuD · 06-20-2014, 12:12 AM

I read that in HS and thought the dude was full of ****. Don't remember why.

Mr. Charlie · 06-20-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

My senior english teacher took a few of us out to dinner after graduation and gave us all a copy. I think it's the only book I actually read from 15-20. Short and easy read, but it's awesome.

Yeah. Even ignoring the morale, it's a well told, simple and enjoyable story.

06-20-2014, 12:12 AM	#85 (permalink)
GuD Dude... What? Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,322	I read that in HS and thought the dude was full of ****. Don't remember why. __________________ I spit bullets in my feet Every time I speak So I write instead And still people want me dead ~msc

06-06-2014, 10:22 AM	#83 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	I tend to enjoy books that tell us something about our condition, that can help us appreciate each moment, and thus our lives, more, that can set us free from society and return us to our true nature. With that in mind I recommend: Plato - The Republic It's largely a boring book, but by discovering Plato's ideal society we realise just how horrible it is and thus what kind of society we SHOULDN'T create. Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist A lovely story which hints that the real purpose and reward in any journey or learning is to arrive back where we started and see the world with new eyes. A story about awakening from our waking slumber. Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet A masterpiece. Few books offer up such a heartfelt expression of man's deepest spiritual desires. Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching A book that can be read in an afternoon but contemplated for a lifetime. It speaks to each of us at our own level of understanding while inviting us to search for levels of insight and experience that are not yet within our comprehension. It deals with what is permanent in us, speaking of a possible inner greatness, and an equally possible inner failure, that are both written into our very structure as human beings.