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January 11
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Erick
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The Tao of Pooh (The Wisdom of Pooh)
by Benjamin Hoff
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read in May, 2005
Erick said:
"Hey Hoff, get off your "philosophically superior" Eastern high horse and walk your passive ass to a country that gives a crap! I'm sure you're the type of person that would choose chinese medicine, healing stones, and magical crystals over ...more
Hey Hoff, get off your "philosophically superior" Eastern high horse and walk your passive ass to a country that gives a crap! I'm sure you're the type of person that would choose chinese medicine, healing stones, and magical crystals over Western medical technology; regardless of the fact that Americans live longer than the Chinese (even WITH McDonalds on every corner!). However, I'm sure you'll gain a healthy following of American readers since there are certainly more than a handful of ignorant people in this country who seem to think it's oh-so-cool to be perceived as "profound" or "enlightened" by antiquated, Eastern teachings. Go hug a tree in the 100 Acre Wood!...less
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Erick
marked as to-read:
The Art of War (Mass Market Paperback)
by Sun Tzu
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Erick said:
"FDR and Churchill read it, so I figured I should too!
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Erick
marked as to-read:
War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
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Erick said:
"I'm waiting to read this book in case I ever have a long flight to Japan or if I'm stuck on a deserted island with no hope of leaving for a few years! This beast is so thick that it could kill someone if it ever fell off a shelf!! lol
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January 10
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Erick
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A Brief History of Time (Paperback)
by Stephen W. Hawking
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read in March, 1997
Erick said:
"Honestly, I need to go back and read this one because I simply lacked the ability to comprehend everything in this book when I was younger. However, from the few things I could understand, this book sent my mind on a journey to ask the most complicat...more
Honestly, I need to go back and read this one because I simply lacked the ability to comprehend everything in this book when I was younger. However, from the few things I could understand, this book sent my mind on a journey to ask the most complicated questions that have stumped countless archetypes of philosophy and science. When I finally took a philosophy class, I realized that many of the questions pondered by Plato, Hume, Kant, Locke, Descarte, and others, were the same questions I began to ask myself after reading this book! I've discussed my ideas with many people and I've come to realize that this stuff REALLY isn't for some people! The minute you start talking, their eyes will glaze over or they'll fail to see the importance of such questions. Religious people give the same answer for everything,..."God has always been there" or "Because God created it that way." Not much fun talking to those people either. This book will inspire you to ask what came BEFORE the Big Bang? How can SOMETHING (God) come from NOTHING (void)? What caused the thing that CAUSED the Big Bang?...and what before that?...and certainly everything must have a finite beginning, right? However, this book mostly deals with the hard evidence that helps us to understand the universe. The author believes in the truth of quantum mechanics AND the truth of Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The interesting concept is that he proposes ultimate understanding through a combination of both!...Essentially a Quantum Theory of Relativity. This is a foundation-level book for ideas that came later, like String Theory and the existence of Dark Matter. Like I said, this book is only for the people who aren't satisfied with religious concepts of creation or a solve-all solution of the Big Bang. Your mind should be comfortable with asking questions that might make the average person panic of feel insignificant. This man is the Einstein of our generation....less
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Erick
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The Crystal Cave (The Arthurian Saga, Book 1)
by Mary Stewart
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read in March, 2005
Erick said:
"In perfect Arthurian tradition, this book introduces you to Merlin and story leading up to Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This book could be geared for a younger audience but a great deal of analysis is available to those who are more fam...more
In perfect Arthurian tradition, this book introduces you to Merlin and story leading up to Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This book could be geared for a younger audience but a great deal of analysis is available to those who are more familiar with the tale. For starters, you'll notice that Merlin, in his younger years, wasn't called Merlin but, rather, Mierden (spelling?). It takes a while for all the pieces to come together but, half way through the book, you'll be amazed at what you discover There are hidden meanings and secrets everywhere in this book and it's a lot of fun to find them! Fun book! Enjoy!...less
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Erick
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The Art of Loving: An Enquiry into the Nature of Love (Paperback)
by Erich Fromm
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read in September, 2005
Erick said:
"Okay, I know what you're thinking but this is an amazing book if you ever wanted to understand the human condition and love. Why do we engage in relationships? Why monogamy? What's the deal with hook-ups? Why do we need love?...perhaps it's our only ...more
Okay, I know what you're thinking but this is an amazing book if you ever wanted to understand the human condition and love. Why do we engage in relationships? Why monogamy? What's the deal with hook-ups? Why do we need love?...perhaps it's our only true method of justifying our existence or achieving some kind of immortality? Find out!!...less
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Erick
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Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society, 13)
by Mark Juergensmeyer
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read in August, 2006
Erick said:
"This book is all about the religious implications of terrorism, pure and simple. Ever wonder what that crazy group in Japan was thinking when their odd form of Buddism led them to attack the Japanese subways with poison gas? This book will tell you! ...more
This book is all about the religious implications of terrorism, pure and simple. Ever wonder what that crazy group in Japan was thinking when their odd form of Buddism led them to attack the Japanese subways with poison gas? This book will tell you! I think this book covered domestic terrorism of the Christian Identity group in the US as well. Great book if you want to expand your knowledge of why terrorists feel justified in their actions!...less
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Erick
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Islamic Imperialism : A History (Hardcover)
by Efraim Karsh
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read in June, 2007
Erick said:
"YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!! In order to understand Islamic terrorism, you NEED to know the history of Islam. Extremist thought wasn't just a random idea that popped into OBL's mind one morning; it's been a long time in the making. This book will ta...more
YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!! In order to understand Islamic terrorism, you NEED to know the history of Islam. Extremist thought wasn't just a random idea that popped into OBL's mind one morning; it's been a long time in the making. This book will take you on a tour of Islam that starts from Day 1 and explains how early conflicts with Jews and Christians spawned the opposed belief systems of Islam. You'll learn about Wahabism (spelled wrong. sorry!), Sunni beliefs, and Shiite beliefs. Is all this violence about a "clash of civilizations," or is it about theistic absolutism? You'll find out in this book! After reading this book, you'll be well-equipped to debate those who don't seem to understand why we need to confront Islam before we end up with another Ottoman Empire on our hands. Have you ever heard the propaganda that claims Christians started all the violence with Muslims by initiating the Crusades? IT'S A LIE. Constantinople (spelling?)was crushed by the Muslims as they attempted to expand the Ottoman Empire. The Pope ordered the Crusades to take back the City and to push the Muslims out of the Holy Land in modern-day Israel. But you'll learn all this after reading this book!...less
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