What'cha Reading? - Page 41

bronte · 11-16-2008, 12:45 PM

last couple of weeks - i can recommnd any of these

the man in the picture (another ghost story) by susan hill
the host stephanie meyer
behind the masks jean bond - a 'self help' book which does not go for the feel good factor - its brutally honest and i can only read in short bursts
the declaration by jennifer malley - heart breaking young adult book (i read all my daughters recommendations and theyv ben some of my favourits this year) about the world after medically created immortality has made childbirth almost illegal

mippus · 11-16-2008, 01:38 PM

reading now:

"Man in the Dark" (Paul Auster)

Peguy · 11-18-2008, 12:13 AM

Eric Voegelin's Science, Politics and Gnosticism.

This is my first reading of Eric Voegelin, who is commonly considered one of the greatest political theorists of the 20th century. Within this work, Voegelin Voegelin contends that certain movements of Modern thought are connected to the Gnostic tradition. He connects them to Gnosticism both in the direct sense of literally being inspired by it, and also indirectly in that their goals and ideals parallel those of the ancient Gnostics.

Overall, Voegelin sees Gnosticism as a dangerous threat to the fabric of Western civilization, and can only be countered through the revitalization of geniune philosophy - built on the foundations of Classical and Christian insights.

Heart would probably enjoy this.

Skyward · 11-18-2008, 12:30 AM

Well if it counts, reading my own mind

If it doesn't. I'm reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King (Currently on Song of Susanna

King's other novels are more entertaining on the short term, but I'm hooked on the plot and characters of the Dark Tower series.

Seraph · 11-18-2008, 01:52 AM

The Art of Veterinary Practice: The Art of Client Communication, by D. V. M. Myrna Milani

Research project for school, but a good read filled with some great points provided by a practicing veterinarian. I'd recommend this to anybody interested in animals.

FiddichGirl · 11-18-2008, 02:27 AM

Twilight

Aimahn · 11-18-2008, 02:28 AM

Managerial Accounting 12th edition...

StoryOfMyLife · 11-19-2008, 04:18 AM

Just started in on another Gregory Maguire novel [I totally

him!!!].

A Lion Among Men: The Wicked Years, Book 3

It's the third companion book to Wicked and Son of a Witch...I adore both of those, I'm hoping this one does not disappoint.

StoryOfMyLife · 11-19-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiddichGirl

Twilight

=O

Enjoy it

I know I did...

Anonymous · 11-19-2008, 04:34 AM

The Idiot By Dostoevsky. Really good book. It was much better in the first quarter, I thought, but I'm only about 2/3 of the way through, so it still has time to improve. That said, even it's boring parts are pretty great. I like how someone else put it, saying that Dostoevsky is very honest with the human psyche.

11-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#401 (permalink)
bronte Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Type: infp Posts: 168	last couple of weeks - i can recommnd any of these the man in the picture (another ghost story) by susan hill the host stephanie meyer behind the masks jean bond - a 'self help' book which does not go for the feel good factor - its brutally honest and i can only read in short bursts the declaration by jennifer malley - heart breaking young adult book (i read all my daughters recommendations and theyv ben some of my favourits this year) about the world after medically created immortality has made childbirth almost illegal __________________ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

11-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#402 (permalink)
mippus you are right Join Date: Jan 2008 Type: InTp Location: Belgium Posts: 885	reading now: "Man in the Dark" (Paul Auster) __________________ Vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas

11-18-2008, 12:13 AM	#403 (permalink)
Peguy Tortured Soul Join Date: May 2008 Type: INFJ Location: USA Posts: 3,345	Eric Voegelin's Science, Politics and Gnosticism. This is my first reading of Eric Voegelin, who is commonly considered one of the greatest political theorists of the 20th century. Within this work, Voegelin Voegelin contends that certain movements of Modern thought are connected to the Gnostic tradition. He connects them to Gnosticism both in the direct sense of literally being inspired by it, and also indirectly in that their goals and ideals parallel those of the ancient Gnostics. Overall, Voegelin sees Gnosticism as a dangerous threat to the fabric of Western civilization, and can only be countered through the revitalization of geniune philosophy - built on the foundations of Classical and Christian insights. Heart would probably enjoy this. __________________ "Man is a mystery: if you spend your entire life trying to puzzle it out, then do not say that you have wasted your time. I occupy myself with this mystery, because I want to be a man." — Fyodor Dostoevsky INFJ 4w5

11-18-2008, 12:30 AM	#404 (permalink)
Skyward Päärapu Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: infj Location: Mielessäni Posts: 504	Well if it counts, reading my own mind If it doesn't. I'm reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King (Currently on Song of Susanna King's other novels are more entertaining on the short term, but I'm hooked on the plot and characters of the Dark Tower series. __________________ You were once shoved headfirst through someone's vagina. Why are you acting so dignified? Creativity comes from not being happy with what you have. - Ian McConville Johari/Nohari

11-18-2008, 02:27 AM	#406 (permalink)
FiddichGirl Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Type: ENFP Location: US of A Posts: 22	Twilight __________________ Be as you are!

11-18-2008, 01:52 AM	#405 (permalink)
Seraph Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Type: ENTJ Location: Maryland Posts: 48	The Art of Veterinary Practice: The Art of Client Communication, by D. V. M. Myrna Milani Research project for school, but a good read filled with some great points provided by a practicing veterinarian. I'd recommend this to anybody interested in animals.

11-18-2008, 02:28 AM	#407 (permalink)
Aimahn Fearful Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTP Posts: 1,775	Managerial Accounting 12th edition... __________________ There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted.

11-19-2008, 04:18 AM	#408 (permalink)
StoryOfMyLife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: INfJ Location: Ohio Posts: 673	Just started in on another Gregory Maguire novel [I totally him!!!]. A Lion Among Men: The Wicked Years, Book 3 It's the third companion book to Wicked and Son of a Witch...I adore both of those, I'm hoping this one does not disappoint. __________________ Don't hate me because you're beautiful. 4w5 http://www.mangabullet.com/visitme/ImaginAries.png

11-19-2008, 04:34 AM	#410 (permalink)
Anonymous Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INTP Location: California Posts: 596	The Idiot By Dostoevsky. Really good book. It was much better in the first quarter, I thought, but I'm only about 2/3 of the way through, so it still has time to improve. That said, even it's boring parts are pretty great. I like how someone else put it, saying that Dostoevsky is very honest with the human psyche.

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