Books
A good book can make the reader see places that never existed, feel things without texture, and think of ideas that are as fragile as a whisper in a cold wind.
Pleasure Books
BubbleGum
- La Conspiracion by Dan Brown (06/09)
Bubble gum book.
[5/10] - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (05/09)
Fun book. The life of a gifted child in military school and the challenges he faces.
[7.5/10] - Journey To The Center Of The Earth by Jules Verne (07/08)
A classic work of literature. Entertaining.
[7/10] - Gates of Hades by Gregg Loomis (10/07)
Similar to Dan Brown's style of writing. Offers a good pastime.
[5/10]
Society
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Daniel Carnegie (03/15)
A book that every college student should read at the beginning of their freshmen year. Sadly I read it after and it read like a list of personal mistakes. An outstanding book that allows us to reflect on our own behaviour.
[9/10] - Art of War by Sun Tzu (04/11)
Military Strategy.
[6/10] - Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (08/07)
Definitely worth reading to get a different perspective on racial issues. A little bitter but good non the less.
[7/10]
Life
- Surely You're joking Mr. Feynman by Richard P. Feynman (01/13)
A pleasure book that was not only enjoyable but enlightening.
[9/10] - Fermant's Last Thm by Simon Singh (11/12)
A very well written math book that is captivating and kept me reading. .
[8/10] - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (06/09)
A book about burning books and erasing past knowledge.
[7.5/10] - A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (04/09)
An eye opening view into Afghanistan: country, people, and culture.
[9/10] - Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (02/08)
I really appreciate the insight that it provides into a culture other than my own.
[9/10]
Creativity
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (05/09)
Fun book. The life of a gifted child in military school and the challenges he faces.
[7.5/10] - The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (07/07)
More than just a children's book. It offers a great insight into human nature, desires, and disputes.
[8/10]
Hobbies Section
All Time Favorite:
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- Johnny Got his Gun by Dalton Trumbo