Hi Greg. It's nice to meet you. I liked that even though I have autism, I was able to quickly pick up that you were being sarcastic - something that typically is very hard for me. I love the books you reviewed and the Carl Sagen book I haven't read yet so I'm excited about doing that. I think this is such a cool idea. My suggestions: Native Son, Flowers for Algernon, A Scanner Darkly, The Bluest Eye. Extremely hazardous. Read at your own risk!
You made my heart soar. I revel in the idea that one can be judged for who you are, be punished by death, and meet that death with peace and without regret.
I remember when I first read Bartleby. For me, it was one of those reads that coincided with a major event my life (much like Bartleby's). It was actually a re-read (I'd been forced to read it while still a teenager.) It wasn't till I'd been kicked around by life and had my heart broken, when I read it, again, that I could even begin to understand what H.M. was getting at. Some books are just wasted on us when we read them too young, not b/c we don't speak fluent English (or whatever language we're reading them in), but because we don't fully speak the language of the heart--b/c we lack so much vocabulary/experience. Same with L'étranger. To paraphrase, though, the narrator in The Magus, it's dangerous to mistake these characters as real people instead of what they are: types. Still, Bartleby strikes me as far more real than a Meursault. Now that I think of it, Holden Caulfield is one of these types; but, man, does he sure feel real, too. Anyway, cheers.
I’m pretty sure I first discovered Bartleby and Meursault my sophomore year at University. Just getting old enough to understand them. The Magus is another great and hazardous book.
@@derpchief9614 I have never heard of this book before. I know of other books, Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by E.O. Wilson, have tried to reconcile religion with science, but not definitively. I’ll keep an eye out on this books for sales or kindle editions.
I approve of your choices. Some suggestions of more: Harry Frankfurt, “On Bullshit”. The definitive treatment of people who don’t care whether what they’re saying is true. Victor Frankl, Man’s Search For Meaning. A guide to building a meaning for what vexes you, tested one the depths of the Holocaust. People who have such anchors are bad customers for others’ lies.
Hi Greg. It's nice to meet you. I liked that even though I have autism, I was able to quickly pick up that you were being sarcastic - something that typically is very hard for me. I love the books you reviewed and the Carl Sagen book I haven't read yet so I'm excited about doing that. I think this is such a cool idea.
My suggestions:
Native Son, Flowers for Algernon, A Scanner Darkly, The Bluest Eye.
Extremely hazardous. Read at your own risk!
@@NovelFindsByKassi I have read all your suggestions. Top notch. I plan on reread A Scanner Darkly in 2025.
Brilliant! I love your sense of humor too. Great list and even better explanations.
Thank you kindly!
Brilliant, Greg! Very well done, my friend. Thank you for this wonderful video!
Many thanks!
I blame you, Greg, I take zero responsibility for the growth of my TBR list. 😂 What an epic video!! Thank you :)
@@DianeSLoftis Thanks. Always happy to help grow those TBR lists.
You made my heart soar. I revel in the idea that one can be judged for who you are, be punished by death, and meet that death with peace and without regret.
I remember when I first read Bartleby. For me, it was one of those reads that coincided with a major event my life (much like Bartleby's). It was actually a re-read (I'd been forced to read it while still a teenager.) It wasn't till I'd been kicked around by life and had my heart broken, when I read it, again, that I could even begin to understand what H.M. was getting at. Some books are just wasted on us when we read them too young, not b/c we don't speak fluent English (or whatever language we're reading them in), but because we don't fully speak the language of the heart--b/c we lack so much vocabulary/experience. Same with L'étranger. To paraphrase, though, the narrator in The Magus, it's dangerous to mistake these characters as real people instead of what they are: types. Still, Bartleby strikes me as far more real than a Meursault. Now that I think of it, Holden Caulfield is one of these types; but, man, does he sure feel real, too. Anyway, cheers.
I’m pretty sure I first discovered Bartleby and Meursault my sophomore year at University. Just getting old enough to understand them. The Magus is another great and hazardous book.
Great video! I really enjoyed this.
Brilliant!
Oh you didn’t know Carl until now?! His channel is great.
Dang, this channel is such a danger zone!!!
I love this video, Greg, thanks for sharing these books and life lessons!
Brilliant! Thank you -- now I have to read Bartleby the Scrivener -- my mind is far too sound and needs derangement. Great video.
Hope you enjoy it!
The Philosophy of Redemption by Philipp Mainländer, which recently got its first English Translation by Christian Romuss.
@@derpchief9614 I have never heard of this book before. I know of other books, Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by E.O. Wilson, have tried to reconcile religion with science, but not definitively. I’ll keep an eye out on this books for sales or kindle editions.
Fantastic!
I am currently reading Sagan’s book. Need to get it finished I keep getting distracted with other books 🤣 Interesting video 👍
"Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut, which at the ripe young age of 16 set me on the path to be skeptical of Granfalloons
Cat’s Cradle is either my 1st or 2nd favorite Vonnegut novel. Mother Night or Slaughter House Five are in the top three . I can’t really decide.
I’m glad you’ve seen the light on this issue!😂😂😂
I knew it was satire by Infinite Jest and the Vance... Melville is a riot.
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I have read three of these books (Bartleby and The Stranger I have read more than once). I could also read Jude the Obscure but I'd prefer not to.
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I approve of your choices. Some suggestions of more:
Harry Frankfurt, “On Bullshit”. The definitive treatment of people who don’t care whether what they’re saying is true.
Victor Frankl, Man’s Search For Meaning. A guide to building a meaning for what vexes you, tested one the depths of the Holocaust. People who have such anchors are bad customers for others’ lies.
@@GentleReader01 Man’s Search for Meaning will be mentioned in an upcoming video.
_The Demon-Haunted World,_ ah? 🤔
@@bighardbooks770 Yes, indeed.
Greg, this video is hazardous to my health ⚠️ 😆