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A friend of mine recently posted in one of my Facebook groups that she feels guilty when she reads novels instead of self help books. She wrote that reading novels is "fun" and escapist and she makes herself read self help books for self improvement. She is my age (50s). So I was really surprised at this interpretation. I've read many self help books over the last 40 years and I'm really selective about what I read because I find so many to be unhelpful or worse. But -fiction -especially novels - sure I read some for fun - chick lit, light and fluffy novels ,etc. But when they are literary and/or classics -I personally learn so much about so many things -someti…
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Reading through the many posts, queries and replies on the forum I feel it might be an idea to have a "recommended books/reading" thread. I cannot recommend too highly "Stalking the Soul" by Dr. Marie-France Hirigoyen Then there is "The Myth of Sanity" by Dr. Martha Stout, and her earlier book "The Psychopath next Door". and "Stop Walking on Eggshells" Paul T. Mason
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Do you have book passages, quotes, poems that left their mark on you, speak to you, do you perhaps even use them as a mantra or orientation in life? Perhaps you just..like them? Well, I have tons and tons and I never seem to get enough and have the same curiosity drive me in the inquiry about yours as some women have for "what's in your handbag" pins. It's an obsession of mine almost. If you have bits of literature you'd like to share I bet some of us bookworms would love to read them. If possible, try to add the authors name or a book title for those who might be interested in reading more. Happy posting- and reading
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I'm about 2 chapters into 'How to Practice: The way to a meaningful life' by: The Dalai Lama
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Hey ya’ll! Hope everyone is well with what’s going on with, y’know, THE VIRUS! I don’t mean to be sarcastic or disrespectful, but I am officially through with being so depressingly serious for so long I must release some cheeky humour into my life again! Bit of background to my trivial debate! I want your opinion on this, fellow readers, book lovers, fans of the written word! I adore books - always have done and always will! Always wanted to be part of a book club. I imagined a group of kindered weirdos like myself, from all different walks of life, like this secret societal underground meeting (kinda gonna be underground when the lockdown lifts because I am h…
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By a show of hands (or, in this case, online responses), which genre do you prefer? Are you most engaged by fiction books, or are you partial to the non-fiction variety? I fall into the latter group. Give me a book on psychology or history and you'll find me engrossed for hours on end. Those happen to be my two favorite subjects. What about you guys?
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I recently recommended this book on the Personal Development forum. I consider it one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. It’s amazing how, despite being denied education for so long, Tara (now Dr. Westover) not only survived but thrives. Why I would recommend this book: It can help people denied access to education/training in any capacity, it says “you are not alone” and “it’s not too late for you” It shows education for what it is, a privilege. It’s easy to forget that we are so privileged to have it (take it for granted). And, therefore, that being denied fair access to this privilege does not make you "bad," "stupid," or "beyond help." It’s not a s…
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Hello everyone. I don't know if I'm posting this under the correct topic but I really need help. I'm doing a presentation and essay on the life and times of William Shakespeare. I really want to start both pieces with a quote from him but I don't know how to continue the sentence after the quote. I want to add the element of mystery before I elaborate on his life. Please help. If I am on the wrong website please recommend one that would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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Hello everyone, What are your favorite comic books and what do you like about them? Are you a seasoned DC fanatic? Or maybe you prefer Marvel comics. Or both... Geez, I wonder what a mint condition X-Men #1 is going for these days. I myself have always liked Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes. You know, in the 30th century... Mon-El, Matter Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Chamelion Boy and of course his proto-plasmic pet Proty. (The brains of the outfit.) What is the best graphic novel you have ever read and why? I still like my 12 cent DC the best. Also, the corney old ads crack me up... (Working Submarine Just $2.98! ) It is…
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Hi, some of you may have seen, I posted yesterday following a 9 yr relationship breaking. So following some advice, it’s time to develop myself, and be the best version of myself. Any advice on books or audiobooks as I have an audible membership would be great 👍. I also want to get my health to the best it can be and my diet. I’m 35 and ready for a kick in the right direction 😀. Thanks for your help
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Hi there, So many book recommendations out there, and also so many books I've read and not related to. I'm interested to here what books people turn to when they need to get out of depression. It doesn't have to be a book about getting out of depression! I just looking for the things that really work. Many thanks
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Hello everyone. I don't know if I'm posting this under the correct topic but I really need help. I'm doing a presentation and essay on the life and times of William Shakespeare. I really want to start both pieces with a quote from him but I don't know how to continue the sentence after the quote. I want to add the element of mystery before I elaborate on his life. Please help. If I am on the wrong website please recommend one that would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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Hi! I just what to know what does the expression "heaven falls under your feet" mean? Thanks
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I read this book a couple of years ago, and would like to read it again and some if her other books. Interestingly, I noticed her work is treated more respectfully since she died. Has anyone read any of her work or seen her films?
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Hi all Can anyone recommend any decent break up books even better if they are aimed at guys? Thanks
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Hey everyone! I read a funny book a few years ago. I think it's at least partially non-fiction. At the end of the book, the protagonist shows his "girlfriend" the paperwork for his vasectomy after she fakes a pregnancy to get him to stay. Has anyone read this book? Thanks!
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I'm currently writing my first book, just started a couple of weeks ago. It a fantasy book. Any way if you are writing a book, how are you getting on? is it taking longer that you expected? Is it turning out how you expected?
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The title of the book is 'The Journey From Abandonment To Healing'. I have seen this book mentioned a few times in posts over the past six months or so, but only recently, since a particularly well spoken poster recommended it, did I decide to pick it up. All I can say is, I wish I had bought this book a long long time ago! I recommend it to everyone going through a breakup. This book spells out in great detail EXACTLY what the "abandonment" experience is like, and why our minds and bodies react the way they do. It examines both sides of breakup, from dumpee to dumper and helps explain how much of what we assume to be traits of "us" or the "ex", are really ubiquitous…
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Hi enotalone long time no e-hugs, I have a book list that I'd love to put up for all you nerds--just binged at the bookstore. Could actually live off the place if they served salad too. And some questions. So my chaplain said GRRM was nothing special, and I read him and maybe it's just that I had poor book experience but I think he's awesome. Right now I'm on his first book, 'A Game of Thrones', and I'm halfway through it. The man can write. I picked up lately: GRRM, "A Game of Thrones" After the protest from my chaplain I picked up Robert Feist's "Rift War Saga: Apprentice" So a horror comedy by Margaret Atwood, "The Stone Mattress". Asimov with Foundation,…
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I loved the baby sitters club books - I read them when I was about 10 years old. My niece is now 7 years old and a very good reader, reading several grade levels ahead of where she is. I think she would love the babysitters club books, but i'm not sure if they are age appropriate for a 7 year old (talk of kissing and boyfriends). I was thinking about getting her some for christmas but wasn't sure. thoughts?
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So I wanted to know if anyone has actually read or tried any of these getting your ex back books to any avail. I mean there's tons that seem to be floating around the internet, but whenever you try to look for a legit review, what you mostly get is an advertisement saying how amazing a book is. I wanted to know if there's actually any books that give good information that actually give good advice help get your ex back, or are they all just baloney? I mean of course, all relationships are different, but generally is the advice good, bad, or is it just a way for these people to make money? For example, I know there's a book called Text Your Ex Back which apparently give…
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This post is probably somewhere else. But I thought I would start and ask...What is everyone's favorite author? Mine is John Green. Anytime I get one of his books, I devour them. I get involved so much in the stories that I get nervous when it ends, since I don't really want it to end at all. My favorite is Paper Towns. TFIOS was good, but I don't know, it seemed that he tried too hard. I will be at the movie though.
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I always used to read a book more or less from cover to cover, and then start another one. At the moment I'm reading four or five at the same time, which is something I started doing a year ago or so. I quite like it because it sometimes feel refreshing to swap between perspectives and stories. On the other hand, I wonder if I end up taking less with me because my reading becomes more scattered. What do others tend to do? One book at the time, or multiple books in tandem?
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The Noughts and Crossed Sequence by Malorie Black man. This book didn't exactly ruin my favourite book for me, because I didn't have a favourite book when I read it. But what this book has done is change the whole point of story telling for me. When I was younger I always thought writing a good piece of literature was done my using lots of fancy words that no one knows the meaning of and giving your characters amazing names, abilities and basically making them some kind of 'superhuman'. But after I read Noughts and Crosses I realised that everyday words are just as effective as fancy ones. And characters should be normal, because we can relate to them more. It's …
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Finally reading it. I'm almost halfway through the first book and I'm not seeing what all the hype was about! It's decent, but not a mindblower...Mostly I just keep getting annoyed that on every other page, someone says the same thing. (Christian tells Ana to "Eat", Ana thinks "Oh my...", Ana thinks "He's so domineering/mysterious/complicated") And annoyed that a woman would submit herself to a man like that, even though I guess for some people it's a big turn on to be someone's Submissive... Anyone have any other thoughts on the series? Should I even bother with the second and third book?
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