10 books everyone should read
Submitted by Cardiac on Sun, 01/09/2005 - 09:53
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- 1) Illusions - Richard Bach : The story of a reluctant messiah. It is short, methodical, and powerful. The handbook is usefull as well.
- 2) Sidhartha - Herman Hesse : This book is about the neccesity that some people have for self discovery vs being instructed. About the belief that wisdome can not be taught. Very nice. I read it periodically still.
- 3) Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand : I don't like the philosophy that Ayn put forth in this book - but it is still IMHO a must read for anyone who desires to find out "Who is John Galt?"
- 4) The Velveteen Rabbit -by Margery WIlliams : I read this to my daughter for the first time the other day - It still brings tears to my eyes.
- 5) Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman: "Oh captain, my captain.." Walt Whitman waxes operatic, philosophical, nostalgic and amazing - truly a masterpiece from perhaps Americas best Poet.
- 6) I know why the caged bird sings - Maya Angelou : There are really not enough words to describe this book - read it.
- 7) Tertium Organum - P. D. Ouspensky : The first of a few odd choices - this is a philosophy book based on the power and direction of thought and experimental science. It is worth a read.
- 8) The book of lies - Aleister Crowley: Perhaps not his best, but definately most entertaining and has some of his most profound statements.
- 9) The Power of Silence - Carlos Castenada: Of all the books of this man, I truly like this one.
- 10) Holidays in Hell - PJ O'Rourke: I don't agree with Mr. O'Rourkes politics, but his method of exploration is truly worthy and this book captures his style and art at their peak.
- 11) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson: Dated and not dated all at the same time. This book is sooo much better than the movie (which was good). I read this and laughed so hard that I almost didn't notice that I had learned something about my countries political history and the way that a great many of my "contemporaries" thought. It was enlightening, entertaining, and disturbing.
- 12)Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig: This book is a must read. It is truly one of the best books in print. Don't let the name fool you as this author takes you through his personal past and history. It is amazing
- 13)Liber Kaos - by Peter J. Carroll: Simply put a way to think your way through anything.
I've read Sidhartha (Hesse was once a favourite author of mine) and Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance, and I might check out Illusions by Richard Bach at some time.
I read Siddhartha for a German class and remember liking it, although I prefer Steppenwolf.
Hermann Hesse Books I Read