Advise on good books

Chest Rockwell · 11-05-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

After you read all of the boring 'live your life this way' books above - checkout Enders Game. A bit of a Sci-Fi but not really - I make it a point to read it every year.

I need to check this one out, it's on all the top 100 lists I've seen. Also check out The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo. It's a pretty interesting read and a good lesson on why it is important to not volunteer for "studies."

Right now I'm trying to get through The Life of Pi, seems good so far.

And if you're at all into military stuff check out Inside Delta Force by Eric Haney. I've met a couple people who knew him and said he was kind of a douche, but it was still a great read.

Chest

ZJP · 11-05-2010, 04:54 PM

Haven't bought this book yet, but everyone I've talked to rants and raves about it.

Read the reviews, a lot of positive stuff about it.

One of these days I need to make a point to go to Borders and pick it up.

guardianangel3290 · 11-05-2010, 05:04 PM

I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol

ragingclue · 11-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Trinity?

NYCGarbagePrince · 11-05-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJP

Haven't bought this book yet, but everyone I've talked to rants and raves about it.

Read the reviews, a lot of positive stuff about it.

One of these days I need to make a point to go to Borders and pick it up.

its a good book. Very funny.

Try "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand

ejheverest · 11-05-2010, 05:43 PM

The Lone Survivor, about a navy seal team who was ambushed, very good book.

guardianangel3290 · 11-05-2010, 05:43 PM

I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol

CollinsE90 · 11-05-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol

really

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol

no wai

yea I had to quote your fail

koreez88 · 11-05-2010, 06:03 PM

Seabiscuit · 11-05-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

really

no wai

yea I had to quote your fail

lol whoops

i sent that from my phone. it mustve freaked out haha

and yea lol its pretty good so far

NYCGarbagePrince · 11-05-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koreez88

Amazing book... just read it last month.

ES_TRADER · 11-05-2010, 08:20 PM

Liar's Poker

Buegie · 11-05-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chest Rockwell

Right now I'm trying to get through The Life of Pi, seems good so far.

great book, the first part is a little slow (~70 pgs IIRC) but after that it goes very fast. It's an easy read, but thought provoking

radix · 11-05-2010, 09:19 PM

If you're just looking for something fun to read, then I'd recommend this:

http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Who-Came-Cold/dp/0743442539

bosstones · 11-06-2010, 11:52 AM

I've always liked the following:

On the Beach by Neville Shute
The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

I've had Thriving on Chaos recommended to me and I picked it up, but haven't gone thru it yet.

Perpetrator · 11-06-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

After you read all of the boring 'live your life this way' books above - checkout Enders Game. A bit of a Sci-Fi but not really - I make it a point to read it every year.

+1 This is one of my favorite books. A great fiction that's easy to get through.

Another good fiction I enjoyed was Shogun. Can't remember the author, but I believe the last name was Clavell, or something like that.

BMW F22 · 11-06-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJP

Haven't bought this book yet, but everyone I've talked to rants and raves about it.

Read the reviews, a lot of positive stuff about it.

One of these days I need to make a point to go to Borders and pick it up.

Picked up a copy a few years ago when it was first mentioned on this forum. The funny thing is that when talking to other guys about it, everyone agrees that everything mentioned in the book is pretty much how they would do it when picking up women.

It was a great read nonetheless. I finished it in a couple of days- couldn't put it down. lol I personally have never used any of the techniques mentioned in the book (although it's more of a story book than a how-to-pick-up-women book). I think at the end of the day, the girl that you get without having to use those techniques on is the keeper (as evident in the book).

dre_2ooo · 11-06-2010, 03:13 PM

Do you want some advice or want us to advise you?

I would recommend The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Great read for understanding and dealing with life/spirituality as you journey through life.

CollinsE90 · 11-06-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre_2ooo

Do you want some advice or want us to advise you?

I would recommend The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Great read for understanding and dealing with life/spirituality as you journey through life.

I cant remember how I worded it, I noticed it right before I clicked to see your comment but I cant remember if I meant to do that. Probably not

11-05-2010, 04:54 PM	#24
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Haven't bought this book yet, but everyone I've talked to rants and raves about it. Read the reviews, a lot of positive stuff about it. One of these days I need to make a point to go to Borders and pick it up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#25
guardianangel3290 Free at last 306 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2006 Audi S-line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico iTrader: (0)	I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol __________________ If the possibility exists that you may have "failed" in either a normal or "epic" fashion, please follow this link.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 05:10 PM	#26
ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Trinity?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#28
ejheverest First Lieutenant 29 Rep 395 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mass, NH, Maine, Virginia iTrader: (0)	The Lone Survivor, about a navy seal team who was ambushed, very good book. __________________ SOLD......E90 SG, ColdWeather Pckg, Sport Pckg, Logic7,H R Sports, Rogue Ikon, M sport shift knob/boot
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#29
guardianangel3290 Free at last 306 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2006 Audi S-line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico iTrader: (0)	I just picked up a copy of The Iliad lol __________________ If the possibility exists that you may have "failed" in either a normal or "epic" fashion, please follow this link.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 06:03 PM	#31
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 151 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 08:20 PM	#34
ES_TRADER Colonel 352 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	Liar's Poker
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-05-2010, 09:19 PM	#36
radix you know he kills little girls like you 403 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	If you're just looking for something fun to read, then I'd recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Who-Came-Cold/dp/0743442539
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-06-2010, 11:52 AM	#37
bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1266 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	I've always liked the following: On the Beach by Neville Shute The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean Cannery Row by John Steinbeck I've had Thriving on Chaos recommended to me and I picked it up, but haven't gone thru it yet. __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-06-2010, 03:13 PM	#40
dre_2ooo ... 35 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '14 435i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	Do you want some advice or want us to advise you? I would recommend The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Great read for understanding and dealing with life/spirituality as you journey through life.
	Appreciate 0 Quote