bozo 0 #26 January 27, 2007 QuoteBefore I left Z-hills to come up here to work this contract in Virginia, I grabbed a big book off the shelf of City Hall. It's a book that I had intended to read many years ago, but never, for whatever reason, got around to. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It's tremendously long, but fascinating. I am half-way through it's 1075 pages. I really like what it's saying and it makes me want to read more of her philosophical work. Anyone else have an opinion on it or any of the other stuff she wrote? ------------------------------------------------------------ Ive read everything she wrote. I love her work, it really makes one think about life. The best part is that is as accurate today as when she wrote it. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #27 January 27, 2007 You do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. My father held a gun to my head and forced me to read "Atlas Shrugged" and "Fountainhead" as a child. I've long stood by the conviction that those books ruined my life. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SBS 0 #28 January 27, 2007 I would venture to say that a good number of authors/writers are on something strong when they are writing anything imaginative. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #29 January 27, 2007 I read it years ago... I believe most of what she says, but with my nature, I find it hard to walk the walk. The speech from Reardon to Philip on the saction of the victim is something that I remind myself about a lot. Between my family and some of my friends, I keep allowing myself (and my money and my time) to be used without even a thanks. It's that assumed or demaded charity that truly annoys me - and my mom raised me to give and give and keep giving... but then I allow it to be taken. That speech reassures me that I'm not horrid by wanting appreciation for what I give to "looters". I don't necessarily agree with everything she's written, but self independance is very important. Glad you're reading it. If you want to stay with philosophy but want something a little lighter, try the Tao of Pooh. It's a fun read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #30 January 27, 2007 QuoteYou do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. My father held a gun to my head and forced me to read "Atlas Shrugged" and "Fountainhead" as a child. I've long stood by the conviction that those books ruined my life. It didnt harm your typing ability much. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites narcimund 0 #31 January 27, 2007 QuoteYou do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. What an ASTOUNDING theory! You've just GOT to share your sources with the rest of us. I'm FASCINATED to hear more about this. Waiting with eager anticipation... First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #32 January 27, 2007 I am on page 683 now and just started a four hour "ass sitting" shift in front of a bank of computers and radios. Lets see how far I can get. Dagny just crashed in "atlantis" and is eating at Midas's house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites narcimund 0 #33 January 27, 2007 I'm not sure what I think about this sprinting approach. The first reading is usually spread out over weeks or months. I wonder how this will turn out. By the way, as long as you're so deep into it, I'm of the very firm opinion that the science fictiony bit should be firmly ignored. Nobody cares about the fabulous motor or Project X. They're simply symbolic of innovation for good or for bad. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #34 January 27, 2007 I read it as a senior in H.S. It was 'assigned' reading; so I went into it with no interest whatsoever. What I do remember, is when I was finished I was glad I had read it. Even though it dragged many many times (like someone said '45 words could be said in 4'), I found her philosophical insights pretty interesting. I also thought she was a bit nutty though. Enjoy the book, Chuck. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #35 January 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteno problem...I guess I should have made a smiley face to let you know that was more light-hearted than it may have sounded. I did seriously practically snort the stuff to get through it, though. Ok how does ritalin taste to snort?lol Maybe Shimell knows... I need a new doctor, mine moved to NY. I only got one bottle left. Im starting to wonder what I am going to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyberdyber 0 #36 January 28, 2007 I read that one quite a few years back. If you can muscle through it (she is extreme verbose and the ideas sometimes take a few days to sink in) it's a personal paradigm changing book. "The Fountainhead" is the other I would recommend. If you don't feel like reading another long book you can rent the movie with Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal. A fun piece of trivia, former Fed chair Alan Greenspan was close with Ayn Rand and did a lot of writing with her in the early days of objectivism. -Trey http://www.skydiveatlanta.com http://www.musiccityskydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #37 January 28, 2007 great book.. Ayn Rand's failing is letting the message drive the story.. it is the 'lead pipe' school of writing and tends to be difficult to read and harder to internalize than writers who 'hide' the message inside a great story with realistic characters (likable or not)____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marcandalysse 0 #38 January 28, 2007 So Chuckie, WHO IS JOHN GALT anyway?? Zhills City Hall has an awesome collection of classic scifi books, everytime I see that book case I wonder who brought them in there. marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VMO 6 #39 January 28, 2007 I've met you dude, I am also former 82d, and she is out there... Although I agree that the Ego is for better or worse, the "Fountaihead of human progress" if you check out the Ayn Rand Institute, which I did, you will find a globalist, UN type, pro choice, Anti American slant. If you agree and like it, embrace it. I am not drinking their Kool-aid... VMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladydyver 0 #40 January 28, 2007 QuoteBefore I left Z-hills to come up here to work this contract in Virginia, I grabbed a big book off the shelf of City Hall. It's a book that I had intended to read many years ago, but never, for whatever reason, got around to. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It's tremendously long, but fascinating. I am half-way through it's 1075 pages. I really like what it's saying and it makes me want to read more of her philosophical work. Anyone else have an opinion on it or any of the other stuff she wrote? Chuck I have heard of Ayn Rand.....they even made a movie from one of her books - although I honestly haven't read her books I have heard wonderful things about the things that she writes.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! 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stitch 0 #27 January 27, 2007 You do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. My father held a gun to my head and forced me to read "Atlas Shrugged" and "Fountainhead" as a child. I've long stood by the conviction that those books ruined my life. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #28 January 27, 2007 I would venture to say that a good number of authors/writers are on something strong when they are writing anything imaginative. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #29 January 27, 2007 I read it years ago... I believe most of what she says, but with my nature, I find it hard to walk the walk. The speech from Reardon to Philip on the saction of the victim is something that I remind myself about a lot. Between my family and some of my friends, I keep allowing myself (and my money and my time) to be used without even a thanks. It's that assumed or demaded charity that truly annoys me - and my mom raised me to give and give and keep giving... but then I allow it to be taken. That speech reassures me that I'm not horrid by wanting appreciation for what I give to "looters". I don't necessarily agree with everything she's written, but self independance is very important. Glad you're reading it. If you want to stay with philosophy but want something a little lighter, try the Tao of Pooh. It's a fun read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #30 January 27, 2007 QuoteYou do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. My father held a gun to my head and forced me to read "Atlas Shrugged" and "Fountainhead" as a child. I've long stood by the conviction that those books ruined my life. It didnt harm your typing ability much. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #31 January 27, 2007 QuoteYou do realize that Ayn Rand was hopped-up on Mescaline when she wrote those books. What an ASTOUNDING theory! You've just GOT to share your sources with the rest of us. I'm FASCINATED to hear more about this. Waiting with eager anticipation... First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #32 January 27, 2007 I am on page 683 now and just started a four hour "ass sitting" shift in front of a bank of computers and radios. Lets see how far I can get. Dagny just crashed in "atlantis" and is eating at Midas's house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #33 January 27, 2007 I'm not sure what I think about this sprinting approach. The first reading is usually spread out over weeks or months. I wonder how this will turn out. By the way, as long as you're so deep into it, I'm of the very firm opinion that the science fictiony bit should be firmly ignored. Nobody cares about the fabulous motor or Project X. They're simply symbolic of innovation for good or for bad. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #34 January 27, 2007 I read it as a senior in H.S. It was 'assigned' reading; so I went into it with no interest whatsoever. What I do remember, is when I was finished I was glad I had read it. Even though it dragged many many times (like someone said '45 words could be said in 4'), I found her philosophical insights pretty interesting. I also thought she was a bit nutty though. Enjoy the book, Chuck. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #35 January 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteno problem...I guess I should have made a smiley face to let you know that was more light-hearted than it may have sounded. I did seriously practically snort the stuff to get through it, though. Ok how does ritalin taste to snort?lol Maybe Shimell knows... I need a new doctor, mine moved to NY. I only got one bottle left. Im starting to wonder what I am going to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyberdyber 0 #36 January 28, 2007 I read that one quite a few years back. If you can muscle through it (she is extreme verbose and the ideas sometimes take a few days to sink in) it's a personal paradigm changing book. "The Fountainhead" is the other I would recommend. If you don't feel like reading another long book you can rent the movie with Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal. A fun piece of trivia, former Fed chair Alan Greenspan was close with Ayn Rand and did a lot of writing with her in the early days of objectivism. -Trey http://www.skydiveatlanta.com http://www.musiccityskydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #37 January 28, 2007 great book.. Ayn Rand's failing is letting the message drive the story.. it is the 'lead pipe' school of writing and tends to be difficult to read and harder to internalize than writers who 'hide' the message inside a great story with realistic characters (likable or not)____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #38 January 28, 2007 So Chuckie, WHO IS JOHN GALT anyway?? Zhills City Hall has an awesome collection of classic scifi books, everytime I see that book case I wonder who brought them in there. marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMO 6 #39 January 28, 2007 I've met you dude, I am also former 82d, and she is out there... Although I agree that the Ego is for better or worse, the "Fountaihead of human progress" if you check out the Ayn Rand Institute, which I did, you will find a globalist, UN type, pro choice, Anti American slant. If you agree and like it, embrace it. I am not drinking their Kool-aid... VMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #40 January 28, 2007 QuoteBefore I left Z-hills to come up here to work this contract in Virginia, I grabbed a big book off the shelf of City Hall. It's a book that I had intended to read many years ago, but never, for whatever reason, got around to. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It's tremendously long, but fascinating. I am half-way through it's 1075 pages. I really like what it's saying and it makes me want to read more of her philosophical work. Anyone else have an opinion on it or any of the other stuff she wrote? Chuck I have heard of Ayn Rand.....they even made a movie from one of her books - although I honestly haven't read her books I have heard wonderful things about the things that she writes.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #41 January 28, 2007 Another bit of trivia: In the late 20's or early 30's, one of the first stories Ayn wrote in English after moving to the US was about a "good guy" burglar who would escape after a job by parachuting from the roof of one skyscraper and landing on the roof of a different building to do another job. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
