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Refreshingly an Author who loves her topic

Revisado: 04-22-21

It was delightful, the reader's voice was absolutely soothing, lyrical, and engaging. The author clearly respects and things highly of Alexander. She's almost defensive about other authors denigrating or dismissing him. I read many critical historical pieces, that tear down historical figures in attempt to be relevant and objective. but sometimes it's good to remember why great historical figures were considered great, why the people who followed them genuinely loved them. About half the book it seems is an appendix of sort, but it's a delightful walk through the classical works related to Alexander.

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A book that ties meaning and suffering

Revisado: 02-28-21

if you appreciate the questions that Nietzsche, Jordan Peterson raise, or psychotherapy in general, this is a complementary work. clearly written, spoken, and satisfyingly conversational with a smooth narrative in the first half of the book. I never heard of logotherapy, so there's a bonus that I now have heard of it from the person who created it.

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Hilarious.

Revisado: 01-04-21

is it immature? Yes. is it fun? Will it make you a better person after reading it? Probably not, but it might give you great new colorful phrases to use to lighten the mood.

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Short and insightful.

Revisado: 01-02-21

If the past is a foreign country then it's good look for the wisest voices. Malcolm Muggeridge lived through so much of history and saw it first hand it's hard to believe he's left so much wisdom, humor and wit hidden and unknown to so many people. Some relevancy, some dated ideas (evolution was suspect to him) but always a pleasant companion.

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Perfect structure, tone and balance, just like ...

Revisado: 08-10-20

Bourbon. I really was inspired by this book, in a way I was before by a book. I like the blend of history, current brands, and trends.

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Connects the gap from Civil War to Modernity

Revisado: 08-08-20

Really enjoyed the critical yet sympathetic tone Chernow takes. He captures an aspect of these Uber wealthy folks and how religious faith kept him grounded but blinded him to the mercy needed as well as judgement. I don't read much between The civil war in world war I, so this book fills in a lot of gaps of how America changed.

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Delightful tone, rich sources

Revisado: 04-27-20

Mary Beard is a rare blend of intelligence and humility. She rightfully steers her reader away from the common take on history that we must study it as if we are in the Roman context still. her knowledge is unmistakable, she wonderfully cite sources in a smooth way but doesn't interrupt the narrative. she doesn't condescend to the reader by ignoring Latin, but instead embraces maybe a dozen phrases that help the reader gain and appreciation for the sentiment behind the words. I myself heard about her from the podcaster Mike Duncan. and if you love the history of Rome podcast, you'll probably enjoy this book.

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Narrator and effects carry this episode

Revisado: 01-28-20

Too much focus on issues of the current generation, gender, lesbianism and homosexuality. Otherwise, a delightful and sympathetic look into Victorian times.

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Seinfeld of the 20's

Revisado: 01-21-20

What likeable person! Adam Wade opens up about his insecurities from his childhood. With a blend of humor and self effacement, he tells the pivotal moments of his life so far.

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Meh

Revisado: 01-09-20

I guess Nietzsche is not as easy to pigeonhole as I thought at the beginning. The course helps you understand the ambiguous nature of Nietzsche's life and philosophy. The professors are adequate, but not engaging in my opinion. Their lectures are not dense, informative, or inquisitive.

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