gmac17 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well, it took me 31 years but I've finished both the Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog series of books. Now I'm looking for something a little meatier. I read a fair amount, but WSJ and business magazines are about to fry my brain. I'm looking for non-fiction. Right now I'm thinking something on Lewis and Clarke or Edison. There is also a new big out about American inventors or something that might fit the bill as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well, it took me 31 years but I've finished both the Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog series of books. Now I'm looking for something a little meatier. I read a fair amount, but WSJ and business magazines are about to fry my brain. I'm looking for non-fiction. Right now I'm thinking something on Lewis and Clarke or Edison. There is also a new big out about American inventors or something that might fit the bill as well... 111142[/snapback] Are you looking for mainly biographies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well, it took me 31 years but I've finished both the Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog series of books. Now I'm looking for something a little meatier. I read a fair amount, but WSJ and business magazines are about to fry my brain. I'm looking for non-fiction. Right now I'm thinking something on Lewis and Clarke or Edison. There is also a new big out about American inventors or something that might fit the bill as well... 111142[/snapback] Slouching Towards Gommorrah, by Robert Bork. Btw, what is a gypsy catcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 i have been taking a while to get through it...but only because of a lack of free time. Take a look at the book "Patriots" by A.J. Langguth. It is available used in hardcover on Amazon for less than $10. Amazon gives the Table of Contents and I think the first chapter....to give you a good idea of the writing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Body of Secrets : Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency by JAMES BAMFORD That has to be one of the best books I have ever read. I picked it up and really had trouble putting it down. I bought it off of half.com for like $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 I'm thinking biographies mainly because I haven't really read any, and there are some incredible people / stories that I'd like to learn more about. So yeah, rather than something political I'd rather read up on Lewis & Clarke, Lincoln etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 i have been taking a while to get through it...but only because of a lack of free time. Take a look at the book "Patriots" by A.J. Langguth. It is available used in hardcover on Amazon for less than $10. Amazon gives the Table of Contents and I think the first chapter....to give you a good idea of the writing style. 111161[/snapback] Well 90% of this board would say "the Bible" I would say Angels and Demons or The Davinci Code by Dan Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well 90% of this board would say "the Bible"I would say Angels and Demons or The Davinci Code by Dan Brown 111173[/snapback] Those would be FICTION. For a good read, read "The Puzzle Palace" It's a highly informative book about the NSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I'm thinking biographies mainly because I haven't really read any, and there are some incredible people / stories that I'd like to learn more about. So yeah, rather than something political I'd rather read up on Lewis & Clarke, Lincoln etc. 111172[/snapback] If you want something on Lincoln, I highly recommend this book: Lincoln Thingy Another book (if you want to stay away from political stuff): Sir Edmund Hillary Thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 Btw, what is a gypsy catcher? Gypsy catcher comes from my avatar who is Borat, the character from the HBO show "Ali G". Long story short this guy pretends he is Borat, a Khazakstani TV reporter. He says stupid stuff and puts people in really uncomfortable situations. Funniest tv show ever. anyway, in one episode he goes to talk to job recruiters, and one of them asks him what he did for a living in Khazakstan. He tells them his jobs were "I make ice, I gypsy catcher.....and then he goes on to say that his specialty was "making animals liquid explosion to make baby animals" hard to explain but funny as stevestojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well 90% of this board would say "the Bible" 111173[/snapback] ...and this statistic comes from what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Flyboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 ...and this statistic comes from what? 111184[/snapback] His amazing research capabilities. Just remember, it was the Liberals who were going to bring us together. Guiding us through the darkness with their tolerance and intellect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Despite it not meeting your criteria, I'm going to throw out "Touched With Fire" by Eric Bergerud. Military history, very readable, discusses the nature of land combat in the South Pacific in WWII (i.e. terrain, weapons, tactics, men) in a very insightful way. And despite VABeach's glib statement...I'd also recommend the Old Testament (KJV). Even as a work of literature, it's good reading (save the pages of "X begat Y"), even if the language is stilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I'm thinking biographies mainly because I haven't really read any, and there are some incredible people / stories that I'd like to learn more about. So yeah, rather than something political I'd rather read up on Lewis & Clarke, Lincoln etc. 111172[/snapback] the book i mentioned above is a series of about (i don't have the book in front of me)...25 (10 page) biographies of the Patriots who lead the Revolotion. And the Biorgraphies only cover the period of the Revolution. Including: John Adams, George Washington, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, etc...etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Well, it took me 31 years but I've finished both the Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog series of books. Now I'm looking for something a little meatier. I read a fair amount, but WSJ and business magazines are about to fry my brain. I'm looking for non-fiction. Right now I'm thinking something on Lewis and Clarke or Edison. There is also a new big out about American inventors or something that might fit the bill as well... 111142[/snapback] This is a great book: When Pride Still Mattered : A Life Of Vince Lombardi by David Maraniss Vince Lombardi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 (KJV). 111225[/snapback] THAT really impressed me! (not to mention i agree.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 This is a great book: When Pride Still Mattered : A Life Of Vince Lombardiby David Maraniss Vince Lombardi 111236[/snapback] I agree. It was a great book. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I agree. It was a great book. Highly recommended. 111240[/snapback] By the way...while we're on the subject of books, have you seen John Keegan's "Intelligence and War" about the role of intelligence in military decision making? I haven't yet read it myself (I'm not a big fan of Keegan), but thought you might find it useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 By the way...while we're on the subject of books, have you seen John Keegan's "Intelligence and War" about the role of intelligence in military decision making? I haven't yet read it myself (I'm not a big fan of Keegan), but thought you might find it useful. 111262[/snapback] I think that it is one of my textbooks for an upcoming course. It looks familiar. BTW, I start the next course December 6th. Intelligence and Weapons of Mass Destruction. I am looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinVT Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West - Stephen Ambrose. Loved it, very inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Beyond Glory http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...=glance&s=books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West - Stephen Ambrose.Loved it, very inspirational. 111277[/snapback] I'm half way through it, great book. Ambrose was a terrific writter. Almost anything by him is an excellent read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinVT Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The Endurance : Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition Awesome pictures, unbelievable courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wham Rocks Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The Case for Faith -- Lee Strobel The Case for Christ -- Lee Strobel Icons of Evolution -- Jonathan Wells Treason -- Ann Coulter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Of course, one of the more underappreciated fathers of the nation Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimshiz Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 DC Tom, Would it be worth it for anybody to read "Imperial Hubris" by Anonymous? Does it matter if the reader is a "lefty" or a "righty"? Here's the link at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157...2492282-5101454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 DC Tom, Would it be worth it for anybody to read "Imperial Hubris" by Anonymous? Does it matter if the reader is a "lefty" or a "righty"? Here's the link at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157...2492282-5101454 111343[/snapback] I put it in the "must read" category, if only to gain a perspective. But I'm not DC Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 DC Tom, Would it be worth it for anybody to read "Imperial Hubris" by Anonymous? Does it matter if the reader is a "lefty" or a "righty"? Here's the link at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157...2492282-5101454 111343[/snapback] Don't know, I haven't read it. Best I can say about it is that I intend to read it... ...but I can speed read, so if it turns out to be drivel, I haven't wasted too much of my time. Your results may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The Endurance : Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition Awesome pictures, unbelievable courage. 111292[/snapback] The Shackleton book is an incredible read- just amazing. There can't be many more unbelievable stories of survival. This famous quote sums him up, "For scientific leadership, give me Scott, for swift and efficient travel give me Amundsen. But when you are in a hopeless situation, when you are seeing no way out, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton. Incomparable in adversity, he was the miracle worker who would save your life against all the odds and long after your number was up. The greatest leader that ever came on God's earth, bar none." There's a movie coming out next year about this. I'm sure it will be Hollywood-ed up, but the story is so unreal that I'm not sure Hollywood can do it justice. I recommend: A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson. It instills a sense of wonder about science that we should have all learned in school. I think every kid in high school should have to read this book to get a better feel for the fun and awe of science, instead of just pounding out dry calculations. Best book I've read in the last several years. Of course, on the biographies, McCulloch is amazing. His Truman and the bio of me are fantastic. Ellis's Founding Brothers is a good short read about our Founding Fathers. Thanks to KRC for the Lincoln recommendation. I've been considering that book for a while, and with your recommendation, I'm going to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks to KRC for the Lincoln recommendation. I've been considering that book for a while, and with your recommendation, I'm going to read it. 111725[/snapback] You will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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