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Re: Re: I've actually been on a non-fiction kick for a while
It's sort of been my thing for a while.....i don't get to do all that much...so I'm an Armchair mountaineer most of the time
Artemesia said:
It's sort of been my thing for a while.....i don't get to do all that much...so I'm an Armchair mountaineer most of the time
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I've actually been on a non-fiction kick for a while
Actually...it's very good..
There are so many bad, poorly written mountaineering adventure books out there. The "grenere" took a turn for the worse right after the disaster on Everest in '96....everyone thought that they could write a book and most did....badly.
one of the best books about the subject i read was..
Touching My Father's Soul: A Sherpa's Journey to the Top of Everest..by Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay, the Man with Edmund Hillary first reached the summit.
The book tells the same story of the Everest disaster, but from a very different prespective, that of the Sherpas. You get a very clear picture of what it means to those who live around Everest to climb there.
It also caused me to look into the Buhdist religion a little more closely.
Batchoohus said:
Actually...it's very good..
There are so many bad, poorly written mountaineering adventure books out there. The "grenere" took a turn for the worse right after the disaster on Everest in '96....everyone thought that they could write a book and most did....badly.
one of the best books about the subject i read was..
Touching My Father's Soul: A Sherpa's Journey to the Top of Everest..by Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay, the Man with Edmund Hillary first reached the summit.
The book tells the same story of the Everest disaster, but from a very different prespective, that of the Sherpas. You get a very clear picture of what it means to those who live around Everest to climb there.
It also caused me to look into the Buhdist religion a little more closely.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I've actually been on a non-fiction kick for a while
I had read the review for that one...alas never sought the book out.
for at the time it sounded like a good read, and now you have reconfirmed that thought. Might seek it out and give it a closer look.
Thanks.
Mountain Man said:
I had read the review for that one...alas never sought the book out.
for at the time it sounded like a good read, and now you have reconfirmed that thought. Might seek it out and give it a closer look.
Thanks.
Just finished two good books this week..Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich...8th in a series about Stephanie Plum Bounty Hunter..here books are good for a laugh and a fast read..
Today I finished reading a book that I started last night Called Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas by James Patterson......wow..such a good book..It was so good and just great..I could praise it over and over..
I am still reading Dean Koontz One Door Away From Heaven..It is a good book...Slow reading right now but keeping me on the edge of my seat...
Today I finished reading a book that I started last night Called Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas by James Patterson......wow..such a good book..It was so good and just great..I could praise it over and over..
I am still reading Dean Koontz One Door Away From Heaven..It is a good book...Slow reading right now but keeping me on the edge of my seat...
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Mountain Man said:
That sounds fascinating, Mountain Man.
If you are interested in Buddhism, I can recommend this book:
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche (Lovely pictures of Tibetan masters too! They look so cuddly!)
It is my favorite book, it contains so much wisdom and joy, and humour also. I guess you could say it has transformed my life, along with several other books. I feel calm and compassionate, and I think this arises naturally when we delve into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, it is entirely peace-loving and also uplifting.
Everyone has their own path, though I feel it can only be helpful to integrate the Tibetan way of being (mentally and spiritually) into one's life, as all those around will benefit, there will be greater harmony.
Other books that have inspired me:
Mindstore by Jack Black - he's a Glaswegian who does seminars on personal motivation, is brimming with energy and a desire to help others improve themselves in every area of life, oh and I happened to go to a seminar of his - one of the most helpful things I have ever done! He is very funny too.
Several books by the Dalai Lama. Go and buy one one! They are all good! And often easy to read too.
Dangerous Love by Ben Okri (I realised I was in love with my then friend, now husband,whilst reading this
), and most of his other books. He is a Nigerian writer, I hope he gets the Nobel Prize for Literature soon, he definitely deserves it. Also Mental Fight, an epic poem in book form, is absolutely incredible; he captures the moment we are in, and urges us to change, to aspire to be our highest selves, to appreciate the magnificent lives we have.East of Eden by John Steinbeck. WOW! What an awesome book! Along with most of his others...
There are quite a few other books I could write about, maybe I will later!
Thanks for creating this thread, Orlanth, what a brilliant idea. I love your new av too!
Love and light
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Hi my name is Penny.I always love a good book discussion.
Right now I am reading "Sugar Plum Dead" by Carolyn Hart.Her books are always a fun and light read.
My next book will either be "Dinosaur Summer" by Greg Bear or "Dragonfly" by Fredric Durbin.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Penny
Right now I am reading "Sugar Plum Dead" by Carolyn Hart.Her books are always a fun and light read.
My next book will either be "Dinosaur Summer" by Greg Bear or "Dragonfly" by Fredric Durbin.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Penny
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*Looking up, waving Hi to Penny*
Last book I had time to finish was "John Adams"... an outstanding historical piece... fascinating collection of letters between John and his wife Abagail, she was his most revered advisor... a great book for those interested in the formation of government in America, and dealings with foreign powers of the time.
Last book I had time to finish was "John Adams"... an outstanding historical piece... fascinating collection of letters between John and his wife Abagail, she was his most revered advisor... a great book for those interested in the formation of government in America, and dealings with foreign powers of the time.
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This is a great thread. I have always loved reading.
Just finished 'Pope Joan' by Donna Woolfolk Cross. It is a wonderful read. A historical drama set against the events of the ninth century. Not only a good probable story, (well maybe the Vatican doesn't think so) it is a vivid record of what life was like during that time.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
Just finished 'Pope Joan' by Donna Woolfolk Cross. It is a wonderful read. A historical drama set against the events of the ninth century. Not only a good probable story, (well maybe the Vatican doesn't think so) it is a vivid record of what life was like during that time.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
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I finally finished the Two Towers...never taken so long to finish a book....
And now I have begun the Return of the King...and again I am amazed at how much I do not remember....have I even read this book before?
And I have begun this really exciting book Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child....
not as dry as one might expect.
And now I have begun the Return of the King...and again I am amazed at how much I do not remember....have I even read this book before?
And I have begun this really exciting book Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child....
not as dry as one might expect.
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I love reading, just about anything and could babble on for hours, but I will keep it mercifully short.
Re-reading for fun the Harry Potter series at home, sneak re-reading Robert Heinlein's The Cat Who Walks Through Walls at work lol.
Just finished The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs.
Love about any suspense, fantasy, sci-fi books, throw in some non-fiction occasionally, a good spy novel (OOOOO! love Clive Cussler anytime), and I am happy
Mysti
Re-reading for fun the Harry Potter series at home, sneak re-reading Robert Heinlein's The Cat Who Walks Through Walls at work lol.
Just finished The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs.
Love about any suspense, fantasy, sci-fi books, throw in some non-fiction occasionally, a good spy novel (OOOOO! love Clive Cussler anytime), and I am happy
Mysti 
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Currently Working Through
Good Morning Blues (Count Basie's autobiography)
Poetry of Octavio Paz
Because it is Bitter and Because it is My Heart by Joyce Carol Oates
and oh KidThor? I love The Witching Hour...have read it over and over. My other favorite "popular" book is Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove because I am in love with Gus McCrae!
Good Morning Blues (Count Basie's autobiography)
Poetry of Octavio Paz
Because it is Bitter and Because it is My Heart by Joyce Carol Oates
and oh KidThor? I love The Witching Hour...have read it over and over. My other favorite "popular" book is Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove because I am in love with Gus McCrae!
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Re: Currently Working Through
Angeline,
About 6 months ago, I finished reading "The Collected Poems of Octavio Paz 1957 - 1987". It was just incredible. The man has so much insight and, for me, it opened up such a wonderful experience, a new awareness of sorts. One of his most famous "Sunstone" was included in the collection. I love how he uses the white spaces to flavor his pieces. Those blank areas lend so much to how you read his beautiful words and they give you pause to reflect for just a second and take everything in...take all of the images and create within your mind just what he is writing about.
Right now I'm reading "The Fourth Hand" by John Irving. It's quite different and I'm really enjoying it very much. Before that I read "Back When We Were Grownups" by Anne Tyler. I enjoy her writing because she writes about people I could maybe know in real life. She writes about things I've thought about and pondered in my daily living. She does stop and make me think. I've read all of her books and each one has something poignant and thought provoking that makes you question your own life.
Happy Reading Everyone! There are so many interesting books I've read about in this thread. Thank you all for sharing.
Angeline said:
Angeline,
About 6 months ago, I finished reading "The Collected Poems of Octavio Paz 1957 - 1987". It was just incredible. The man has so much insight and, for me, it opened up such a wonderful experience, a new awareness of sorts. One of his most famous "Sunstone" was included in the collection. I love how he uses the white spaces to flavor his pieces. Those blank areas lend so much to how you read his beautiful words and they give you pause to reflect for just a second and take everything in...take all of the images and create within your mind just what he is writing about.
Right now I'm reading "The Fourth Hand" by John Irving. It's quite different and I'm really enjoying it very much. Before that I read "Back When We Were Grownups" by Anne Tyler. I enjoy her writing because she writes about people I could maybe know in real life. She writes about things I've thought about and pondered in my daily living. She does stop and make me think. I've read all of her books and each one has something poignant and thought provoking that makes you question your own life.
Happy Reading Everyone! There are so many interesting books I've read about in this thread. Thank you all for sharing.
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Mysticcal said:I love reading, just about anything and could babble on for hours, but I will keep it mercifully short.
Re-reading for fun the Harry Potter series at home, sneak re-reading Robert Heinlein's The Cat Who Walks Through Walls at work lol.
Just finished The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs.
Love about any suspense, fantasy, sci-fi books, throw in some non-fiction occasionally, a good spy novel (OOOOO! love Clive Cussler anytime), and I am happy
The Cat Who Walks Through Walls ~ havn't read that in ages, has one of the absolute best beginnings ...
Right now, James Joyce, Ulysses (and the Blamire guide to go with it
) Wish I had the time for more fiction... with school, most of it is text booksHomerPindar
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Finished the Return of the King
a couple of day so go.
Picked up Steinbeck A Life in Letters...and random choice of pages ... The Grapes of Wrath...ah, now I haven't read that..but my search in my stacks last night proved fruitless...almost began reading Austen's Emma then I saw Two Years Before the Mast....so I began reading that last night...save for all the nautical terms, oh my dictionary!
So far very good.
a couple of day so go.
Picked up Steinbeck A Life in Letters...and random choice of pages ... The Grapes of Wrath...ah, now I haven't read that..but my search in my stacks last night proved fruitless...almost began reading Austen's Emma then I saw Two Years Before the Mast....so I began reading that last night...save for all the nautical terms, oh my dictionary!
So far very good.
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