I read it in 3 days at the age of 14. Couldn't put it down. I then went on to read her non novel books like "Philosophy: Who Needs It?" "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal". And "The Romantic Manifesto". As a boy I had to research big words I had never been exposed to, like "epistemology" and "metaphysics". Through her inspiration to me, she made me work to educate myself. I remain grateful for that to this day.
Atlas Shrugged is much more relevant today than when Ayn Rand penned the novel in 1957. Please read the book once then read it again. I do agree. If more people read this book we would be in a very different place in this society.
Great video, as always. I was not too big on audio books at first myself. However, I have taken to listening to them whenever I drive as an alternative to the generally mindless things on the radio.
I’ve been meaning to read this, thanking for reminding me to get to it. Isn’t this one of the books that can have you wind up on the governments watch list?
Integrative Preparedness Ever read “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair?. Another eye opener that shows politics and greed at the turn of the century but still very valid when it comes to understanding the framework of corruption and a stark picture of a victimized families. It had a large impact on me when I read it years ago and decades later I still remember it. If you haven’t already read it I think you might like it.
@@nomadicwmn6073 Yep, the only book that depressed me more than Grapes of Wrath. Although I don't agree with Sinclair's socialist ideas, and therefore the implication in the book that socialism is the panacea for workers' problems, I understand how the times and his life experiences led him in that direction. I think I may use it as a lesson in a future video of how others handled that situation, so thanks for reminding me of it!
Thought I would stop by and say hello. Just watched your book review on Viking Preparedness - he didn't have a bad thing to say. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VY9mPOACZT8.html
@@integrativepreparedness9427 The ebook doesn't come with the page numbers per the book but it has a "location number" that's pretty wack. I wouldn't think I'd need the exact page numbers, would I?
That'd be me that finished in 5 months. Husband never read it, so I bought the 50 CD set of the unabridged reading of it. He didn't get through it. The movies 1 through 3 didn't do it justice, but I liked them just the same. "Fountainhead" loved the book, but the movie was a yawner. When "Atlas Shrugged" the movie number one came out in Albuquerque, it was tax day. Husband and I took the day off from work. Went to the movie, then to the gun store to buy a rifle I've been wanting. Always dreaming of a Gault's Gulch. After reading the book, I saw the world a bit differently, seeing how people were demanding entitlements. I came unglued when our last president starting speaking about redistribution of wealth in his early speeches. It feels as though it's gotten worse, now, though. Just watching the dem debates.
I saw the movie- it’s “alright”- I was floored by the truths in it, and wanted to bathe in the wisdom it contained- I JUST started reading it and finished chapter 5. I’m on page 126 of the 35th anniversary hardcover edition. I’m not going to lie- having seen the movie, I expected truth to just jump out at me from “go!”. That didn’t happen. In fact, I can see what everyone is talking about where Rand is wordy and describes something ad nauseum. Finally I get to page 78 and boom- it woke me up, got my attention, and a page later, another explosion of truth. So- What I’m saying is- in the movie or audio- which I can watch and dismiss as just dialogue or audio which I can just tune out- this book is kind of like wading through the somber and goofy parts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and just want to get to good rock and roll part. The build up is fun- but torturous in a way because expectation is there and you kinda have an idea of what’s coming, but I can’t wait for the truth bombs to start rattling my mind- so- yes- she’s wordy- but wade through it- it’s worth it so far. Today, I’ll read chapter 6 & 7 of part 1.
It's almost a year since your comment. Did you make it through? Have you joined me in taking and living the oath? Have you resisted the urge to break out a flamethrower and visit your local government?
