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Re: Can anyone recommend any great books to me?

http://chelslloyd.gaia.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:01:03 GMT

Hey!

I recently read "Go Ask Alice" and it completely blew me away. I really like abnormal psychology books, and one's involving drug addiciton and downward spirals. Its sounds weird, but I'm really not weird. Definitely read it.

Chelsie

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http://daybrown.gaia.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:52:52 GMT

Rather than Rand, Nietzsche. In The Birth of Tragedy, he points out that whereas Dionysianism (eg typical Aryan religion) was based on works of theatre claiming allegorical truth, the Levantine religions were based on works of literature claiming literal truth.

And clearly, if you just dont get it, then the claims of literal truth are appealing. In The Genealogy of Morals, he comes to grips with the failure of readers to get where he was coming from in Zarathustra. Among many other things, he says that if you can not seize justice do without it. To have to ask for it results in what we now call exploiting victimhood.

He didnt say that God is dead. What he said was, and many here get it, The Levantine concept of god is dead.

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http://daybrown.gaia.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:42:32 GMT

The problem I have with Rand, which I didnt realize til later, is that I've yet to see an idea she presented she didnt steal from Nietzsche. She got away with it cause the Nazis claimed him as a patron saint, so nobody read him to catch her at it.

Its a testament to the lack of scholarship on the part of the Liberal opponents of the Nazis, that they never read how Nietzsche called anti-Semites bufoons.

Re: Can anyone recommend any great books to me?

http://balanceconsultant.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:04:31 GMT

Hello there! I am a newbie to this site, but the last person was accurate. They have a great listing of books to read. I am just going to go thru the list. I just finished The Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand if you are into philosophy...currently reading Wicked if you like moral fiction...other favorites include: The Beautiful and the Damned, Thus spoke Zarathustra...or check out my read books.

Peace

Ruschelle

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http://waythingsare.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:11 GMT

Skinny Legs and All is one of my all time favorites too.

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http://waythingsare.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:05:10 GMT

Anything Neil Gaiman wrote but specifically:

Stardust and Neverwhere

His work is just... impossible to describe - go and read 'em!

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http://BruisesToYellow.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:44:00 GMT

If you're into science fiction, read a Philip K Dick novel. They're all good.

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http://swanodette.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:09:06 GMT

It really depends on your likes/dislikes. I really enjoy the FBI series by Catherine Coulter, the Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey, the Belgriad and Mallorian by David Eddings, the Dragonrider series by Anne McCaffery and so many others. The Harry Potter books are fun and the Twilight series is supposed to be good. I have not stared them yet.

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http://bkjagadish.gaia.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:41:22 GMT

....let me add 3 tittles for now....

1 ) THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DISCOVER BEFORE YOU DIE by John Izzo (Tata
McGraw -Hill ) Rs 225 /-

Based on a highly acclaimed public television series , this book takes the reader on a

heart-warming journey to find lasting happiness . John Izzo interviewed over 200 people ,

each of whom was a person who had found happiness and meaning in life...........

2 ) ENCOUNTERS WITH ENLIGHTENMENT by Saddhaloka ( Wisdom Tree ) Rs 145 /-

The authour narrates in a simple and straightforward way the stories about Buddha that

have moved him most . If one is able to grasp the gist of the stories , Buddha's timeless

wisdom and inspiring example will help one change . ............

3 ) ZEN AND THE ART OF HAPPINESS by Chris Prentiss ( Wisdom Tree ) Rs 125 /-

Cutting-edge science and spirituality tells us that what we believe , think , and feel actually

determine the makeup of our body at the cellular level . In this book , the readers will learn

how to think and feel so that they can create happiness and vibrancy in their life , rather

than gloominess or depression..........

love,
jagadish
22nd july 2008

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http://markcbeing.gaia.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:39:22 GMT

"The Grapes of Wrath" is an excellent book!

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http://enteringthe8th.gaia.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:06:53 GMT

Nothing In This Book Is True, But It's Exactly How Things Are by Bob Frissell

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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:16:34 GMT

here's a few books that come to mind.

"the only dance there is" -- Ram Dass

"The Gaia Peace Atlas" -- United Nations

"Man's Search For Meaning" --- Dr. Vicktor Frankel

"Where the Sidewalk Ends" --- Shel Silverstein

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http://quynnessentials.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:53:53 GMT

I can see there have been a plethora of books recommended to you. If our looking for something to truly inspire, The Travelers Gift by Andy Andrews is fantastic and breathtaking. The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Album is a short and profound read as well.

There are such an amazing ray of great spiritual books, teaching books, how to books and I enjoy all those, however my favorite is to connect to a story and really learn from the experience being shown.

Good luck!
Nancy

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http://daybrown.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:41:20 GMT

The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe, by Gimbutas. There's not that much text; there's hundreds of photos and drawings of artifacts from SE Europe that are 7000 years old. This is where Gaia's "Golden Age of Peace" came from.

JP Mallory, In Search of the Indo-Europeans, says the earliest Aryan word for an authority figure is raj. As in Raja, region, regina, aregon. [sanskrit, english, latin, greek]. And he goes on to say that Raj was "a female tribal leader of great wisdom and mana." And Gimbutas above, shows you their portraits in pottery and stone. These ladies were not fluff bunnies.

Archeologists since have taken modern forensic gear into obscure Transylvanian museums to look at the pollens and resins in the pots to see what they cooked up. They had some of the most powerful psychedelic potions the world has ever seen. They left us a large collection of what Gimbutas calls "Phallic Wands", but Nicole, I've seen porn flicks, and I know dildos when I see them. The witches also cooked up lotsa potions for birth control and abortion.

Which is why the population was so stable and the parties were not often interrupted by women who were too pregnant to enjoy it. Other cultures have used violence at the hands of the warrior class to control men. They used sex, drugs, rock and roll.

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http://singerseeker.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:20:04 GMT

Tom! fancy meeting you here :)

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http://maze8.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:45:16 GMT

yes....easy reading....but nice... Pan...by knut hamsun

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http://talibteacher.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:36:31 GMT

I would highly (HIGHLY!) recommend "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. A true story about how one person can make an incredible difference in the world. Not only should it be required reading for everyone on the planet, but this man seriously deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. By far the best book I read this year. Give it a shot.

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http://earthperson.gaia.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:29:19 GMT

I am new to Gaia, but I have read some very good books. I highly recommend "Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to be Free" by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Another book I recommend is "Seven Arrows" by Hyemeyohsts Storm. Joni

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http://ashleyhoffenberg.gaia.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:33:21 GMT

The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer - Hands down!

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http://ADLIAC.gaia.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:51:48 GMT

My favorite fiction of all time is a series that starts with Angelique, by Sergeann Golon. It's historical, romantic, heroic, epic. But for lighter fare I am also fond of Georgette Heyer's historical (accurate history) romances. I blogged about her.

There are over 300 books in my books list. The ones on my Favorites list all blew me away !! Happy browsing.

We lost the originator of this thread, but there are so many great personal recommendations, I am contributing this thread to Collective Wisdom: The Library for Community Threads. Stop by and applaud it !!

Blessings, OM Bastet