What books are you reading?

[GergreG]

I read that a few months ago. I also grew up fat and lost the weight, so I understood his points about taking accountability for your weaknesses. But then most of the book is about him doing superhuman shit that makes me look like a complete pussy. I enjoyed it, he's a remarkable guy, but he's unrelatable in a lot of ways

Him talking through the ultra stuff is what I'm most interested in, haven't reached that part yet. I've done a couple of ultras and planning a few more.

 

[Starman]

Killoe by Louis L’Amour. Good little book.

Before that it was “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” by Philip K. Dick. Good book, but one of the rare examples where a movie excelled it’s source material by a very large margin. Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner took the premise of the novel and turned it into something much deeper and more profound.

 

[Starman]

The Art of Star Trek

If you’ve never read it, check out Inside Star Trek by Herbert Solow and Robert Justman. It’s the best book on the making of the show since The Making of Star Trek by Stephen Whitfield.

 

[nostradumbass]

I'm always reading Thomas Aquinas because it's obviously not a cover to cover read, but the novels I've read lately are Michel Huellebecq's books. Been rereading stuff the last couple years though.

 

[ChickenBrother]

Had an argument with the wife about how I never read books for pleasure. If she's not too busy with work, she often goes through a book a week, sometimes several. So I was like F it, give me whatever book you read last and I'll prove I can get through it. Took me almost 2 weeks and it fucking sucks. This is the gayest book ever. This is a great book if you're a 75 year old grandma who wants to reminisce about cool shit you did in your 40's. There's also a stupid ass, feel good ending that just blows.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

I'm not far in and a lot of what he writes about so far is in his podcasts. But I enjoy these types of books. You should see if you can find Born to run, that's a great running book.

Do you actually enjoy running? If not it's going to be a struggle to maintain in the longer term. My recommendation would be to hit the trails if you can, it's much more fun than slugging away on the concrete.

I don't think there are many trails here besides ones going up mountains and of course trying to run up them wouldn't really be the smartest idea. Running is tough and uncomfortable but more comfortable than talking to people. I do enjoy running and I think it's one of the first things I enjoyed doing as a kid, I always really liked to run. Of course there is a difference between just running around and running long distances tho.

If I can find trails around me that aren't hiking trails up mountains I will try to run those but in the meantime I'll just keep hitting the pavement.

 

[Sobek]

Tony Iommi - Iron man

 

[Gene Tunney]

If you’ve never read it, check out Inside Star Trek by Herbert Solow and Robert Justman. It’s the best book on the making of the show since The Making of Star Trek by Stephen Whitfield.

I do own the widely cited Solow & Justman book. From the shows big picture development to minute production details, The Real Story is written by the prime movers themselves. There are fascinating stories in there as well, such as Shatner and his disappearing hairpieces, Shatner gaining weight, Shatner embarrassed by a crew member at a wrap party, etc. etc.

 

[Starman]

I do own the widely cited Solow & Justman book. From the shows big picture development to minute production details, The Real Story is written by the prime movers themselves. There are fascinating stories in there as well, such as Shatner and his disappearing hairpieces, Shatner gaining weight, Shatner embarrassed by a crew member at a wrap party, etc. etc.

Correct. And even though you get a lot of dirt on some of the folks involved, it’s never done with a mean spirit.

I still love Gene Roddenberry, William Shatner, and Leonard Nimoy, even though all of them get their fair share of unflattering stories told (Nimoy got by the easiest, Gene gets it the worst).

Also check out the Making of Star Trek by Stephen Whitfield, if you haven’t. Inside Star Trek gives the insider’s perspective, while the former is the real time perspective of an outsider. (It was written while the show was still in production), and has a lot of good info about the nuts and bolts of the show. And, as a counterweight, it has a lot of flattering things to say about the cast, which I love.

 

[Gene Tunney]

Correct. And even though you get a lot of dirt on some of the folks involved, it’s never done with a mean spirit.

I still love Gene Roddenberry, William Shatner, and Leonard Nimoy, even though all of them get their fair share of unflattering stories told (Nimoy got by the easiest, Gene gets it the worst).

Also check out the Making of Star Trek by Stephen Whitfield, if you haven’t. Inside Star Trek gives the insider’s perspective, while the former is the real time perspective of an outsider. (It was written while the show was still in production), and has a lot of good info about the nuts and bolts of the show. And, as a counterweight, it has a lot of flattering things to say about the cast, which I love.

I will look into procuring a copy of The Making of Star Trek. The Susan Sackett book is also of interest.

Star Trek has treated Shatner very well, and I am certain that he is big enough to take a light ribbing. Roddenberry got it the worst because, as Shatner himself stated, Gene was a chiseler. Nimoy turned into such a prima donna during TOS, that replacements were considered. None of them were found of each other. Perhaps Shatner and Nimoy mended bridges later on. But during TOS, there was considerable animosity between the two.

All in all, those stories make Star Trek more fascinating.

 

[RabbitPunch36]

I wouldn't recommend drinking sea water straight. Might be to strong to handle that way.

The book is manly about a famous French scientist named Rene Quinton. He was famous in his time in France for discovering that sea water, watered down, is similar to human blood plasma with its mineral content. When a cholera outbreak occurred in France Quinton is credited with saving many lives by injecting those suffering from cholera dehydration with his watered down sea water formula. Later Quintons sea water was used to save WW1 soldiers.

What attracted me to the book mainly was past articles i've read about how modern water IVs might be injuring people. Water used has been purified and then purified salt has been added to it. The problem with that some say is that humans are not made to consume just salt. Unrefined sea salt has over 70 minerals in it.

The other part that interested me is that in the past the sea water treatment was used to treat different health conditions in France and the UK. I was curious what those conditions were.

Drinking sea water: Using Dr. Hamer’s 5 biological laws on self-healing Paperback – August 20, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFRBLJK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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Why Did Sterile Salt Water Become The IV Fluid Of Choice?

https://www.npr.org/sections/health...rile-salt-water-become-the-iv-fluid-of-choice

I don't believe salt in its isolated form is harmful to humans but I do believe the human body needs a LOT of different trace minerals to properly function. I've been recomended to read Dr. Joel Wallachs books on the 90 essential minerals, have you ever read his books?

I would be very intrested to read any material you recommend about the potential damage caused by modern iv's or about the dangers of isolated salt.

 

[Beechwood]

I don't believe salt in its isolated form is harmful to humans but I do believe the human body needs a LOT of different trace minerals to properly function. I've been recomended to read Dr. Joel Wallachs books on the 90 essential minerals, have you ever read his books?

I would be very intrested to read any material you recommend about the potential damage caused by modern iv's or about the dangers of isolated salt.

I believe I have read some of Dr. Wallacks's books in the past. It has been awhile. Good reads. From what i remember they are more on the observational side of things, but interesting and was one on the reasons I became interesting in unrefined sea salt and its possible positive health effects.

I've not read books on the possible harms of IVs and refined salt added. I've seen articles on that topic though over the years. Here in S. Florida during the summer months I hear advertisements for construction workers to get IVs in order to rehydrate. It has made me wonder if that is helpful and healthy for the construction workers to do.

 

[davidlemonparty]

I am just over half way through Tender is the Flesh, by Agustina Bazterrica.
It's, uh, a helluva book.
The setting is future dystopian (albeit mild) but it's theme driven, with the characters being few and mostly empty vessels. It's also quite depressing.

If you want something different and fun, give it a crack. It's quite short. Not a huge committment

 

[SakurabasEar]

The Canterbury Tales

 

[chimpoehurricane]

Here’s a few I’m reading:

Life by Keith Richards. Rambling stories from the riff meister.
God’s Promises for Every Day by Thomas Nelson. Indexed to look up what to do if you’re feeling anxious, bored, angry, jealous etc.
Batman Year One by Frank Miller. Classic graphic novel.
Reggae Roots by Kevin O’Brian Chang & Wayne Chen. Origins of reggae music told by Jamaicans.

What are you reading?

Jon kobat Zin meditation series. He's excellent.

 

[chimpoehurricane]

not king best work either. Shit is not scary at all but does have some violence.

It was my favorite of his work. I fiend anything time travel. The way he tells the story and the culture vs 2023 with 304s and OF.... I thought it was exceptional. The Amazon series was decent too btw though it felt rushed. Cell was dog shit.

I like fight club by Chuck Palaniuk. Choke was good too. Invisible monster is fitting for 2023.

 

[redchina]

Bible
Millionaire Next Door
Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan
To Kill A Mocking Bird

 

[Ima5starman]

 

[Meatspin]

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I am just over half way through Tender is the Flesh, by Agustina Bazterrica.
It's, uh, a helluva book.
The setting is future dystopian (albeit mild) but it's theme driven, with the characters being few and mostly empty vessels. It's also quite depressing.

If you want something different and fun, give it a crack. It's quite short. Not a huge committment

sounds right up my alley, will check it out. Cheers.

 

[AFanNotAFighter]