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Atlas Shrugged
Awesome book. There isn't much I can say other than what's already been covered, but unneccesary cussing gets old after a while. 4-Stars
Atlas Shrugged
I do not need reading glasses but this book almost requires a magnifying glass. I stopped at page 46 because I was concerned it was going to damage my vision. This book has 1,069 pages, so that is an alarming amount of strain on the eyes.I would recommend you check the different versions at a brick and mortar book store before you order a copy from anyone.
Atlas Shrugged
This is definitely not a book for the weak at heart.Ms. Rand has a very peculiar philosophy. I was left kinda empty after reading Fountainhead so I turned to this book upon an extremely strong recommendation from my friend. Needless to say, I was not disappointed.The story is quite solid. It has a good viable plot that is logical and believable. Although a good part of the book has characters talking to each other about ideas, it's all good and the vast majority of the talk adds a little intrigue into the book. It's nothing that'll wretch your heart and make you cry or have you tense with excitement, but it'll keep you hooked.Now, I don't necessarily agree with all of the ideas that she presents in "Atlas Shrugged." However, there are some core truths in the book that I believe all individuals should know, such as the bogusness of relativism. After my initial reading, I read it several more times, focusing more on the philosophical aspect rather than story itself. Although I don't agree with the "virtue of selfishness," and her avid disagreement to altruism, I must say that it reaffirmed my beliefs in an absolute world.I can safely say that I will probably re-read this book until the pages fall apart and this is one for me to hand down to my kids.
Atlas Shrugged
. . . let's not forget it's also a mystery and a romance. Who is John Galt? And what is he doing (if he's doing anything at all?). Why does it seem as if the entire world's economy is grinding slowly to a halt? Ms. Rand's view of a bleak dystopian future where government intervention in the economy causes further economic misery causes further government intervention, ad infinitum, seems chillingly real. Lord knows it's all too often the case in this world, even in the good ol' USA on occasion (remember the 1970s and "whip inflation now" as though inflation were the individual citizen's fault?).Pick up the book and you'll either get hooked on the strong characters and plotting or you'll be bored. If you're bored, don't sweat it: after all, ATLAS SHRUGGED is nearly four times as long as the average bestseller. But if you like the book and the ideas it contains, you're in good company--Alan Greenspan is an admirer (not a slavish follower, but an admirer) of Ms. Rand's ideas.I ought to mention that in Dagny Taggart, Ms. Rand created an explary feminist heroine, a railroad executive with brains and beauty and metaphorically speaking more *stones* than the guys who serve under her. And this was in 1957!There are many, many reasons ATLAS SHRUGGED is a great book.
Atlas Shrugged
Like many people, this book changed my life, not only in terms of political philosophy, but in terms of personal identity and direction. On a base level, Atlas Shrugged presents an eloquent mystery with compelling characters in a complex and enticing plot.If you are looking for more than a thrilling story, you are certain to find it in Rand's superb integration of philosophy and fiction. Each line is written with purpose, be it literary, philosophical, or both.All in all, Atlas Shrugged is an uplifting story that asserts the autonomy of the individual from social pressure and rules. If you believe that philosophical and political freedom is of utmost importance, then you should not hesitate to read this book.As many have said, this is a book to be read over and over, with new things to learn and gain each time. The concept of the individual as a hero, a creator, and a thinker is universal and timeless.
Atlas Shrugged
Reading Atlas Shrugged is a disturbing experience, because the disaster Rand foresaw is coming to fruition. "Business is bad. Wealth is bad. We must distribute the resources evenly." Is it better for everyone to be poor than to allow creative and energetic people to work and reap the rewards?