How-To Read Books
“In fact, the question has haunted me for a long time: Does life have meaning after Auschwitz? In a universe cursed because it is guilty, is hope still possible? For a young survivor whose knowledge of life and death surpasses that of his elders, wouldn’t suicide be as great a temptation as love or faith?”
“Night is purer than day; it is better for thinking and loving and dreaming. At night everything is more intense, more true. The echo of words that have been spoken during the day takes on a new and deeper meaning. The tragedy of man is that he doesn't know how to distinguish between day and... Continue Reading →
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From cookbooks and horticulture to historical and cultural reads, these books have been and continue to be monumental in challenging politics, scientific research, cultural norms and reshaping the way we think about cannabis as a society. While many of these books have been a driving force in the legalization movement... Interesting graph via: https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/blog/cannabis-books/ Thoughts... Continue Reading →
“My father believes hunger is in the mind. I know differently. I know that hunger is in the mind and the body and the heart and the soul.” ― Roxane Gay
“Will any man despise me? Let him see to it. But I will see to it that I may not be found doing or saying anything that deserves to be despised.”― Marcus Aurelius,
This challenge is hosted by Hot Listens and Caffeinated Reviewer for the 7th year of audiobook fun. Rules Audiobook Reading Challenge: Runs January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019. You can join at any time.The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2019 than you did in... Continue Reading →
So. This year I decided to read more audiobooks and more classics. Here we are for the classics challenge. Back to the Classics is hosted at Books and Chocolate. Rules of which are: All books must have been written at least 50 years ago to qualify; therefore, books must have been published no later than 1969 for this... Continue Reading →
Many books have made an impression on society. However, only a select few of them have become international staples. These 25 books have changed the way we think, feel and perceive the world, and because of that, they will remain unforgettable. Do you agree? What were the most influential reads for you? Graph via largest.org