What are you reading right now?

adidasss · 06-23-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gone Sugaring

What did Oprah say about it?

There was a major controversy about it because until Oprah chose it for her Book club it went fairly unnoticed, then it sold a few million copies and all under the assumption that it was a true memoir of Frey's life. Later it was found out that it was "embellished" (=a pack of lies), which lead Oprah to feel a bit duped, so she called him on the show and slaughtered him. The man is obviously demented and caused his own ruin...but hopefully his lies did make him enough money because something tells me he's not a good enough writer to let his work (as fiction) stand on its own (certainly not good enough to sell in the millions).

Rx Tone · 06-23-2009, 08:49 AM

Hi.
I'm reading "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene.

It's a study of human relations and "power". I call it cynical pragmatic sociology.
Here's a description from the back cover.

"The bestselling book for those who want power, watch power, or want to arm themselves against power.
Amoral, cunning, ruthless and instructive, this piercing work distills 3000 years of the history of power into 48 well explicated laws.
This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl Von Clausewitz, and many other great thinkers.
Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P.T. Barnum and other famous figures who have wielded or been victimized by power.These laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control."

The book uses historical references and situations to illustrate it's points. It examines the observance of the "laws of power" and it uses historical events to illustrate the results of violating the "laws of power.

Like I said, cynical sociology with huge helpings of history to illustrate the principles.

proxer · 06-24-2009, 04:12 AM

That something million pieces is a piece of something. It's definitely not pie.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-24-2009, 07:04 AM

This is a book I got for my birthday that I am just going to start reading now:

Has anyone read it? I've heard it's very inspirational. I'll tell you what I think once I'm finished.

Bulldog · 06-24-2009, 04:09 PM

I'm in the middle of this one at the minute. Being a bit of a DH Lawrence fan, it doesn't disappoint!

SATCHMO · 06-24-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

This is a book I got for my birthday that I am just going to start reading now:

Has anyone read it? I've heard it's very inspirational. I'll tell you what I think once I'm finished.

I've seen it many times and have been quite curious. I expect a full review.

FaSho · 06-24-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

There was a major controversy about it because until Oprah chose it for her Book club it went fairly unnoticed, then it sold a few million copies and all under the assumption that it was a true memoir of Frey's life. Later it was found out that it was "embellished" (=a pack of lies), which lead Oprah to feel a bit duped, so she called him on the show and slaughtered him. The man is obviously demented and caused his own ruin...but hopefully his lies did make him enough money because something tells me he's not a good enough writer to let his work (as fiction) stand on its own (certainly not good enough to sell in the millions).

Couldn't have waited til I finished? I wasn't aware, so the book isn't so great anymore. I was really looking forward to seeing him on Late Late show on friday too.

SATCHMO · 06-24-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

Couldn't have waited til I finished? I wasn't aware, so the book isn't so great anymore. I was really looking forward to seeing him on Late Late show on friday too.

What was embellished is negligible. It's 90% true story.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-26-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

I've seen it many times and have been quite curious. I expect a full review.

So far it's good, I certainly will give a review and/or recommendation if it's as good as people claim.

NSW · 06-26-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

This is a book I got for my birthday that I am just going to start reading now:

Has anyone read it? I've heard it's very inspirational. I'll tell you what I think once I'm finished.

I just finished reading this myself. I absolutely loved it. It will have you laughing in some parts and sobbing in others. It's an easy read, but well worth it, IMO. Inspirational and touching.

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Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	This is a book I got for my birthday that I am just going to start reading now: Has anyone read it? I've heard it's very inspirational. I'll tell you what I think once I'm finished. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

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Rx Tone Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 26	Hi. I'm reading "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene. It's a study of human relations and "power". I call it cynical pragmatic sociology. Here's a description from the back cover. "The bestselling book for those who want power, watch power, or want to arm themselves against power. Amoral, cunning, ruthless and instructive, this piercing work distills 3000 years of the history of power into 48 well explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl Von Clausewitz, and many other great thinkers. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P.T. Barnum and other famous figures who have wielded or been victimized by power.These laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control." The book uses historical references and situations to illustrate it's points. It examines the observance of the "laws of power" and it uses historical events to illustrate the results of violating the "laws of power. Like I said, cynical sociology with huge helpings of history to illustrate the principles.

06-24-2009, 04:12 AM	#1553 (permalink)
proxer Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15	That something million pieces is a piece of something. It's definitely not pie.

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Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I'm in the middle of this one at the minute. Being a bit of a DH Lawrence fan, it doesn't disappoint!