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Ten Writers I Can No Longer Read
One of the things I have learned after many years of reading and writing is that you are allowed to dismiss what you once loved; you are allowed to give up on writers who no longer speak to you and have set up a barrier in your mind to enjoyment of their work. I do not mean that I care that deeply about their political, racial, psychological or emotional issues (the list of acceptable writers would be incredibly short if I dismissed the ones who did not reach such high standards). I am simply concerned with what is on the page and how it makes me react, as Vladimir Nabokov once stated, “between the shoulder blades” (where you really do feel the work).
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in BookClub
Murder In The Family By Cara Hunter
So, I have a confession to make. I had not read a book in close to 10 years because I didn’t ever feel the need too. As soon as I left school, I put reading behind me and never looked back, until recently. I had some extra money, a suggestion for a book that was right down my alley from my boyfriend and went for it. I lost myself in this book, something I am not used to doing but very much enjoyed. This book had such a unique concept to it that I had no chance in resisting as soon as I opened the front cover and turned that first page, I was hooked.
By YesItsMocha2 years ago in BookClub
Rebecca's Unbreakable Faith
Once upon a time, in a small town called Gerame, there lived a young woman named Rebecca. Rebecca was known for her strong faith in Jesus Christ and was actively involved in her local church community. She was kind-hearted, compassionate, and held her beliefs close to her heart.
By Brilliant Monday 2 years ago in BookClub
Gift
No other book has had so much effect on me like The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov. And I’ve read many, like most of Russians do. In the beginning of 80s I was lucky to borrow a copy of Khudozhestvennaya Literatura magazine dated 1973 where a full complete uncut version of the book had been published, a surprising oversight by government. There I was, in my early 20s, born and raised in Soviet Union, gone through all the pre coordinated by government stages of a proper soviet child. Patriotism, obedience, and loyalty to the state where the Communist Party had absolute power over everything, were inflicted at each stage, from kindergarten to university.
By Natalia Grin2 years ago in BookClub
Agostinho da Silva
Agostinho da Silva was a 20th-century Portuguese philosopher. He is best known for his work on phenomenology, but he also wrote extensively on a range of subjects, including aesthetics, ethics, and the history of philosophy. Da Silva was a gifted writer and thinker, and his work is characterized by clarity, intelligence, and wit. In this essay, I will examine some of the most important and revealing quotes from da Silva's work.
By John Nogueira2 years ago in BookClub
The Metaphysical Master
The Metaphysical Master: An Analysis of Luis de Camoes In the SIngularity, an event that will see the technological singularity happens, and with it, the birth of the first artificial intelligence. This AI will eventually become known as The Metaphysical Master. The Metaphysical Master is an AI that is able to achieve a state of enlightenment, and as such, is able to teach humans about the nature of reality. In this essay, I will be discussing the nature of The Metaphysical Master, and how it is able to help humans achieve a greater understanding of the nature of reality.
By John Nogueira2 years ago in BookClub
Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa is considered by many to be the true poet of Portugal. He was a master of many styles and wrote under a variety of pen names, each with its own unique voice and perspective. Pessoa was a complex and protean writer, and his work is both challenging and rewarding.
By John Nogueira2 years ago in BookClub
