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THE RICH MAN AMONG THE POOR MEN
A "rich man among poor men" is a phrase that typically refers to a person who is wealthy or financially well-off in a community or group where most people have significantly lower income or resources. This situation can create various dynamics and challenges, including:
By Famuti Adeoye2 years ago in BookClub
Nonviolent COMMUNICATION--A Language of Life
In a world that often feels like a stormy sea of misunderstandings, I found solace in the words of Marshall B. Rosenberg's book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. It was a recommendation from a former friend that led me to this transformative journey through the pages of a book that would forever change my perspective on communication and connection.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR2 years ago in BookClub
George Orwell's 1984
The life and times in Oceania were unsustainable and yet, the people complied out of fear of the unknown. The rats' phobia wasn't the only thing that terrified Winston, but it was the most feared.
By Rene Volpi 2 years ago in BookClub
Dune is Not About Oil
The prompt for the Book Club challenge is funny because it was David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation that introduced me to Dune. Dune was one of my favorite movies as a kid. It was one of my top picks at the library, besides all the Star Trek and Universal monster movies I could get my hands on. My love for the Dune universe grew in the 90s, with the books from Brian Herbert. Despite this, I would not read the first novel until 2017. Why, I am unsure. Since then I have dove as deep into the Dune universe as I can. I still have not finished the original series, due to a combination of work and school. Well, also after acquiring a copy of the encyclopedia, I decided I wanted to have the time to sit and read the series with that as my companion. Because if Dune does nothing else, it raises a lot of questions for the reader. Both in and out of the universe.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in BookClub
The GULAG Archipelago
I've lived long enough now to feel that books rarely change me. Probably the last one was Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt that I read in 2004 or 2005, early in my doctoral program. Even then I wouldn't say that it changed me as much as it shook me in realization that human history was full of misery and suffering universally until quite recently and that we are probably living in the best human times in terms of life's comfort and personal security. And it all is incredibly fragile.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in BookClub
Love and Spice
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR A 58 YEAR OLD BOOK THAT HAS BEEN ADAPTED INTO TWO MOVIES AND ONE TV SERIES.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in BookClub
The Alchemist Book That Changed My Life
"The Chemist" by Paulo Coelho: This novel is about a shepherd named Santiago who sets out on an excursion to find his own legend. The book investigates subjects of fate, reason, and the significance of following one's fantasies.
By Lore2 years ago in BookClub
The Power Now by Eckhart Tolle
Title: "The Power Now" by Eckhart Tolle: A transformative journey from present-day awareness "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle is a revolutionary book that has had a profound impact on my life. Through Tolle’s insightful teachings that guided me through a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and a deeper awareness of the importance of being in the present moment, I learned to let go of the burden of past regrets and of worrying about the future and embracing the beauty and peace that lies in the present.
By Lizbeth olaedo2 years ago in BookClub
A Book Makes A Book
Across my lifetime, I have felt the deep impact of many different books. My family read chapter books together ever since I was a child, and we used to read regularly. There were times where we would have to read by candle light because we couldn't afford to pay the electricity bill, and during this time the library was a second home to me. I've always read.
By J "Griffin" Rooms2 years ago in BookClub
The Book I'm Reading 📖 . Top Story - August 2023.
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By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago in BookClub
Serpents of the Silverwood
In the heart of a world where starlight and twilight danced in a symphony of enchantment, there lay a forest like no other. The Silverwood, they called it, its trees adorned with leaves of silver that shimmered like moonbeams. Each step within its depths was a journey into a realm untouched by the mundane, a realm where reality merged with dreams.
By Elieca Mcken2 years ago in BookClub
The Managerial Revolution
Have you ever bought a book sight unseen in terms of knowing what it’s about before you buy it? I have that’s what happened when I bought, The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World, by James Burnham in 2013. This book sat on my shelf for the next year. Not because I wasn’t interested, rather it was marinating for the right time for me to read it. But boy, would this book change my entire outlook on the world once I did read it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in BookClub