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Post by azrael on Aug 17, 2006 6:20:28 GMT -5
I've just been on another book shopping spree, I got -
The Essentials Of Mysticism - Evelyn Underhill
- a study of mysticism among various traditions by a mystic, written just after the fin de siecle
Fundamentalism - Malise Ruthven
- a study of fundamentalism of various traditions as a 20th century phenomenon/backlash to over-liberalism
The Pistis Sophia - Samael Aun Weor
- a Christian Gnostic gospel translated from coptic, it deals with Jesus' twin sister Sophia (the Holy Ghost)
Living With The Devil - Stephen Bachelor
- a study of various perceptions of evil (mostly focussing on Buddhist)
That should last me a while
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Post by trainchaser on Aug 20, 2006 11:41:07 GMT -5
I have a nice antique store not far from my flat, I found an almost 100 years old version of "The works of Leo Tolstoy: Essays and Letters" there, and it is one of the best books I've ever read. His views are very interesting. For example his view on Christianity or Patriotism (I agree with him on this one in 100%).
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Post by linwoodlarsons on Sept 17, 2006 21:12:20 GMT -5
I just finished reading "The Tender Bar" By J.R. Moehringer. It's about a guys life and a bar. One of the best books i've ever read!!!
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Post by Bogo on Sept 24, 2006 22:49:22 GMT -5
rereading slaughterhouse 5 by kurt vonnegut
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Post by Karen on Sept 25, 2006 20:43:22 GMT -5
I just got done with Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs. Crazy and Funny---love him!
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Post by ~BEE~Happy~ on Sept 26, 2006 9:14:04 GMT -5
I think Chris Shinn, from Unified Theory and The sound I saw digs that author too. I wondered if "Auguust Annd" had anything to do with "Augesten". Kinda sounds the same if you say them quickly... There are a few other theories going along with how "Auguust Annd" came about though... just thought I'd add that.  Maybe that'll be my next book. I could use something funny for my ever-so-serious spirit these days....  ...should this go in the UT thread? maybe I'll move it?  |
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Post by Karen on Oct 19, 2006 20:22:09 GMT -5
Anyone read Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach? I thought is would be gross but it was actually very interesting.
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gav234
The Pusher
"melon need to play in ireland "
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Post by gav234 on Oct 20, 2006 3:50:22 GMT -5
my favourite book was scar tissue by anthony kiedis ............theres just so much that i didnt know ,its also great to find out how he came up with lyrics ,what there about etc,but the wierdest thing i found out was that anthony was in love with sinead o connor (who'd have thunk it!!) but hey if your not from ireland u might not know who sinead o conner is,(shes a shaved headed,ordained priest ,female solo artist)
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Post by Ryan on Oct 20, 2006 21:21:21 GMT -5
my favourite book was scar tissue by anthony kiedis ............theres just so much that i didnt know ,its also great to find out how he came up with lyrics ,what there about etc,but the wierdest thing i found out was that anthony was in love with sinead o connor (who'd have thunk it!!) but hey if your not from ireland u might not know who sinead o conner is,(shes a shaved headed,ordained priest ,female solo artist) ^^^ Her new album is a reggae album called "Throw Down Your Arms" and it is awesome! |
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Post by ishbell on Oct 20, 2006 21:57:10 GMT -5
Hunting Humans by Elliott Leyton, it's kind of disturbing but interesting at the same time.
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blindmelon1091
Porcupine
Red light shining on a little unity
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Post by blindmelon1091 on Oct 28, 2006 21:46:28 GMT -5
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Freebirds of Southern Rock
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Post by Bogo on Nov 2, 2006 21:55:33 GMT -5
Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
anyone who likes chuck palahniuk (the dude who wrote fight club) should check it out
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Post by ELVA on Nov 14, 2006 15:05:36 GMT -5
I love "Perfume" of patrick suskind i've finished about 2 weeks ago "kiss of the spider woman" of Manuel Puig , great book  ELVA ;D |
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Post by Bogo on Nov 14, 2006 20:41:53 GMT -5
Cash: The Autobiography by Johnny Cash
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Post by ~BEE~Happy~ on Nov 14, 2006 21:47:07 GMT -5
my favourite book was scar tissue by anthony kiedis ............theres just so much that i didnt know ,its also great to find out how he came up with lyrics ,what there about etc,but the wierdest thing i found out was that anthony was in love with sinead o connor (who'd have thunk it!!) but hey if your not from ireland u might not know who sinead o conner is,(shes a shaved headed,ordained priest ,female solo artist) Who could forget Sinead after her appearnace on SNL?!  |
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