Balthazzar
N. Germanic Descent
The imagery speaks to me. Bound to the sound, it would imply.
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Balthazzar
N. Germanic Descent
Spice
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The Redemption, by Wm. Peter Blatty was a horror disappointment. It wasn't scary in the least. Just a mystery with a small touch of dark. SOOOO....today...
I'm starting a classic horror, The Sentinel, by Jeffrey Konvitz. It's from the early 1970's and the movie was one of the big factors of my Christian doubt. When hell broke loose in the movie, so did my belief! I can only imagine what today's special effects people could do with those creatures!
But that was a movie long ago, so now I'll dive into the novel. The books are always better than the films, right? And I have the sequel, The Guardian waiting on the shelf.
I'm starting a classic horror, The Sentinel, by Jeffrey Konvitz. It's from the early 1970's and the movie was one of the big factors of my Christian doubt. When hell broke loose in the movie, so did my belief! I can only imagine what today's special effects people could do with those creatures!
But that was a movie long ago, so now I'll dive into the novel. The books are always better than the films, right? And I have the sequel, The Guardian waiting on the shelf.
Hooded_Crow
Taking flight
I'm also reading this series. I'm also currently watching the box set. Uhtred is a great character.
Shadow Wolf
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I love Uhtred, definitely way moreso Book Uhtred over TV Uhtred. He's also one of the most realistic fictional characters I've ever read.
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
I just ordered this whole set. Now we'll see how many I read straight through before taking a break.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
I read them straight through. I did enjoyed the first half or so more (Uhtred and Alfred were awesome), but the entire series is great, especially to supplement the books with reading the history of what was going on.
Interestingly I was reading Death of Kings when Elizabeth died and I couldn't help but notice the similar themes of people having deep respect for the monarch (Alfred/Elizabeth) but not so much the monarchy.
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
I loved the TV series The Vikings, but enjoy reading more than film, so let paid TV/streaming go. This one sounds like it's going to be right up my alley. It'll probably be what I dig into after the holidays.
Spice
StewardshipPeaceIntergityCommunityEquality
I finished Dolores Claiborne, by Stephen King earlier today. I had seen the movie years ago, but didn't remember the premise. The book is great.
Now I'm about to begin The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. This one is completely unknown to me other than it has great ratings.
Now I'm about to begin The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. This one is completely unknown to me other than it has great ratings.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Probably then. It's rather historically accurate, with the author making note where he took creative liberties (such as him admitting he was unfair in his treatment of Aethelred of Mercia who probably didn't treat Aethelfled nearly as bad as he protrayed. I forget which book, but the author even says that one is mostly entirely fiction.
Amd definitely Uhtred is among the most realistic fictional characters out there. He seems almost like a legit Medieval Saxon Pagan warlord.
Currently reading - Every Breath You Take: A user's guide to the atmosphere (2019) by Mark Broomfield. As one might imagine, not exactly gripping, but he does well to put the science across as to the essential things to know - that we can't play around with what is our basic lifeline to existence. Will not be read by so many though, given it might disrupt much of their thinking.
jbg
Active Member
I just got finished reading Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. All I can say is "wow." "Gripping" would be an understatement; I work full time and read it in eight days cold. I could barely put it down.
The comparison between the civilization of America and the rank savagery of much of the rest of the world is breathtaking. The first part of the book focuses on his accomplishments in the Berlin Olympics in 1936; itself a savage territory, temporarily concealing its bestiality. After his return from the Olympics, US involvement in World War Two began. He wound up in the Army Air Force, had not yet morphed into the Air Force. I will not spoil the story for future readers except that he spent 47 days floating on a raft in the Pacific, and wound up being captured by the Japanese in the Marshall Islands and subject to years of incredible abuse. Then he survived is unbelievable. Though the books title is unbroken, in many respects he really was broken. As cover I'm sure, where many people of that generation.
There is some discussion of his “redemption” after the war. Let's just say that if that is redemption, I would want something a lot better. Den is now covered there was insufficient focus on the mental health needs of trauma victims. I don't know if that could have been handled better but I certainly would like to think so.
The comparison between the civilization of America and the rank savagery of much of the rest of the world is breathtaking. The first part of the book focuses on his accomplishments in the Berlin Olympics in 1936; itself a savage territory, temporarily concealing its bestiality. After his return from the Olympics, US involvement in World War Two began. He wound up in the Army Air Force, had not yet morphed into the Air Force. I will not spoil the story for future readers except that he spent 47 days floating on a raft in the Pacific, and wound up being captured by the Japanese in the Marshall Islands and subject to years of incredible abuse. Then he survived is unbelievable. Though the books title is unbroken, in many respects he really was broken. As cover I'm sure, where many people of that generation.
There is some discussion of his “redemption” after the war. Let's just say that if that is redemption, I would want something a lot better. Den is now covered there was insufficient focus on the mental health needs of trauma victims. I don't know if that could have been handled better but I certainly would like to think so.
amorphous_constellation
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Re-reading Dune.. reading a tree field guide for my state, and kinda watching youtubes on each species as I go. Learning little facts that hopefully stick with me. Pecking at some difficult Hume passages. I have a translation of the Qur'an that I'll maybe read next. I probably want to read more nature books though, maybe a field guide on prairie flowers.
Jedster
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"The Life & teachings of Guru Nanak" by Max Arthur MacAuliffe.
I have always liked the writings of Guru Nanak, both as a theist and as a non-theist. I've only just started the book which is very old, it has no ISBN number that I can find, although lots of books by the author can be found online. The author was a British administrator in India who became enamoured with the Guru's teaching and converted to Sikhism. He also wrote a translation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the core scripture of the Sikhs.
In the book he says it took him 16 years.
I've only read one chapter, I''ll make another entry here when I have read some more.
I have always liked the writings of Guru Nanak, both as a theist and as a non-theist. I've only just started the book which is very old, it has no ISBN number that I can find, although lots of books by the author can be found online. The author was a British administrator in India who became enamoured with the Guru's teaching and converted to Sikhism. He also wrote a translation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the core scripture of the Sikhs.
In the book he says it took him 16 years.
I've only read one chapter, I''ll make another entry here when I have read some more.
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an anarchist
Your local loco.
A Spontaneous Order: The Capitalist Case for a Stateless Society
Anarcho-capitalist book. I’ve read through much of it before but now I am rereading it so I can actually be knowledgeable in the political debate section.
Ready or not, here I come!
Anarcho-capitalist book. I’ve read through much of it before but now I am rereading it so I can actually be knowledgeable in the political debate section.
Ready or not, here I come!
I've been reading Existential Flourishing: A Phenomenology of the Virtues the last few days. It's really served as a catalyst for a change in my views on ethics as I realize my views about right and wrong actions were not compatible with much of my worldview. I'd highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in Existentialism.
jbg
Active Member
I just got done reading Saving the Lost Tribe: The Rescue and Redemption of the Ethiopian Jews by Asher Naim. I didn't have that book on any list to read. I saw it in the library and was interested in the topic of the Falashas for a long time.
While the book had perhaps some unnecessary detail, it did set the stage on just how primitive they were, and that they had trouble adjusting to the modern world. This group of Jews split from the rest of the Jewish population shortly after the Babylonian exile of 586 B.C.E. and does not have the benefit of the Talmud or Mishnah. In many cases they were illiterate. The book makes may fascinating observations about how antisemitic tropes even extend to them.
I recommend reading it.
While the book had perhaps some unnecessary detail, it did set the stage on just how primitive they were, and that they had trouble adjusting to the modern world. This group of Jews split from the rest of the Jewish population shortly after the Babylonian exile of 586 B.C.E. and does not have the benefit of the Talmud or Mishnah. In many cases they were illiterate. The book makes may fascinating observations about how antisemitic tropes even extend to them.
I recommend reading it.
