I recommend “Ordinary Men” by Christopher Browning…a cautionary tale of how normal people can be influenced to do the most abominable things…yes…it can happen here…g.
I listened to a lot of books this year, the ones that I liked best included Jared Kushner’s Breaking History, Bjorn Lomburg’s False Alarm, Noa Tishby’s Israel, Peter Zeihan’s The End of the World is just the Beginning, anything Douglas Murray writes, and surprisingly William Shatner’s Boldly Go. Currently reading Walter Russell Mead’s Arc of The Covenant...1000+ pages may take awhile. Also listening right now to Ted Cruz’ Unwoke. All worth reading or listening.
This is a pretty depressing list. Couldn’t you find more than one novel about murder? The problem with non-trivial political/social/cultural material like this is you get the punch line on the back cover. I’d rather read Moby Dick again.
the Junger book sounds REALLY appealing! If I were "younger" it's an adventure I'd be tempted to do myself! I never read Rolling Nowhere, but will look into it!
Many of the FP suggestions sound interesting to me- but I agree w/ so many other commenters- sometimes it's good to delve into fiction (classic or otherwise) and get away from the topical stuff we are so saturated w/!
I was so in to this List and then I saw Shards! Absolutely unreadable in my opinion. Should’ve been a magazine article at most…my vote for best Fiction book of the year, Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow
The Beginning of Wisdom is Leon Kass’ deep dive into the Book of Genesis, transformative for me. And nobody does interviews like Russ Roberts @ econtalk: largely with authors, wide range of topics, 700+ episodes.
Nellie's is going to the top of my list too although Coleman Hughes' book is already on my Audible pre-order. For those interested in Israel, 2 books that were finished right before 10/7 but published after are excellent reads (or listens) - Daniel Gordis' "Impossible Takes Longer" and Dan Senor/Saul Singer's "The Genius of Israel".
Meh. I actually read and enjoyed two of these but reading this list feels like going back to a restaurant and being served leftovers from your last meal.
I believe you are correct. I like to phrase it in the manner I did because it elicits a more visceral response. I think it forces the reader to actually consider the choices available - dying for your cause does nothing, protecting your cause should be paramount.
That, of course, assumes we are a moral and ???? people our founders expected and put their signatures upon the DofI.
WSJ had a positive review of Canceling of the American Mind, but their humorless, censorious comment moderators deleted any comments making mention of WSJ's aggressive deletion of even mildly critical remarks in its comment section. It was amusing and tragic at the same time.
I know it's a cliche to write that a book changed my life, so how about I say it changed two? Dr. Attia's "Outlive" has transformed my wife and me into people our friends and family hardly recognize. We are strong, fit, involved and knowledgeable about every aspect of our health, and — although this isn't the point — looking terrific. Sometimes we hardly recognize ourselves. I cannot recommend this book enough. Buy it, read it, and commit to it!
I’m really looking forward to reading Jonathon Haidt’s book in March.
Fab list of books to start the 2024 year with!
I recommend “Ordinary Men” by Christopher Browning…a cautionary tale of how normal people can be influenced to do the most abominable things…yes…it can happen here…g.
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Thoughtful gamut of choices. Thank you.
I listened to a lot of books this year, the ones that I liked best included Jared Kushner’s Breaking History, Bjorn Lomburg’s False Alarm, Noa Tishby’s Israel, Peter Zeihan’s The End of the World is just the Beginning, anything Douglas Murray writes, and surprisingly William Shatner’s Boldly Go. Currently reading Walter Russell Mead’s Arc of The Covenant...1000+ pages may take awhile. Also listening right now to Ted Cruz’ Unwoke. All worth reading or listening.
This is a pretty depressing list. Couldn’t you find more than one novel about murder? The problem with non-trivial political/social/cultural material like this is you get the punch line on the back cover. I’d rather read Moby Dick again.
the Junger book sounds REALLY appealing! If I were "younger" it's an adventure I'd be tempted to do myself! I never read Rolling Nowhere, but will look into it!
Many of the FP suggestions sound interesting to me- but I agree w/ so many other commenters- sometimes it's good to delve into fiction (classic or otherwise) and get away from the topical stuff we are so saturated w/!
I was so in to this List and then I saw Shards! Absolutely unreadable in my opinion. Should’ve been a magazine article at most…my vote for best Fiction book of the year, Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow
The Beginning of Wisdom is Leon Kass’ deep dive into the Book of Genesis, transformative for me. And nobody does interviews like Russ Roberts @ econtalk: largely with authors, wide range of topics, 700+ episodes.
Nellie's is going to the top of my list too although Coleman Hughes' book is already on my Audible pre-order. For those interested in Israel, 2 books that were finished right before 10/7 but published after are excellent reads (or listens) - Daniel Gordis' "Impossible Takes Longer" and Dan Senor/Saul Singer's "The Genius of Israel".
Hi everybody a great Christmas movie: from 1944, “I’ll Be Seeing You” with Ginger Rogers & Joseph Cotten, both acting at the peak of their powers.
Happy Holidays!!
Meh. I actually read and enjoyed two of these but reading this list feels like going back to a restaurant and being served leftovers from your last meal.
I believe you are correct. I like to phrase it in the manner I did because it elicits a more visceral response. I think it forces the reader to actually consider the choices available - dying for your cause does nothing, protecting your cause should be paramount.
That, of course, assumes we are a moral and ???? people our founders expected and put their signatures upon the DofI.
WSJ had a positive review of Canceling of the American Mind, but their humorless, censorious comment moderators deleted any comments making mention of WSJ's aggressive deletion of even mildly critical remarks in its comment section. It was amusing and tragic at the same time.
I know it's a cliche to write that a book changed my life, so how about I say it changed two? Dr. Attia's "Outlive" has transformed my wife and me into people our friends and family hardly recognize. We are strong, fit, involved and knowledgeable about every aspect of our health, and — although this isn't the point — looking terrific. Sometimes we hardly recognize ourselves. I cannot recommend this book enough. Buy it, read it, and commit to it!
Outlive book changed a lot of my habits for the better, same for my partner. Legit an amazing book to have.
Exactly the same!
I ordered Nellie's book immediately! I can't wait until May. Thank you.