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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI've read about 30 books in the past year.
I just finished one and I already have a new one. I kind of feel like I should take a break for some reason so I'm hesitant to start the new book. I also do a lot of reading online.
I started a metaphysical discussion group in my little burg of a hometown. I advertised at a local college and invited people from facebook, but we only had three participants at the first meeting- me, one of my wife's cousins, and my father-in-law. It was still an interesting discussion, but I was hoping for a few more folks.
One of the things that I was thinking about doing was bringing a box of books to the discussion meetings and telling each participant that they could have one. I've got a bunch of relevant books on Eastern philosophy, spirituality, psychedelics, and such. I have a few books that I'd like to keep to revisit now and again, but I can let go of most of them and I think it would be cool to give them another life in that regard. There is also the second hand book store if I want a few bucks for them, but I think I'd like to give them away to acquaintances.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,641 posts)Unless your compatriots in your metaphysical discussion group know you very well, I would be cautious about which books you invite them to take. They might be surprised at your reading matter.
I could be all wet, of course!
Giving them a new life is a great idea.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)I'm not doing anything illegal and we all should feel free to discuss any ideas that arise. Also, I doubt we're going to attract bigoted people in such a group. Discussing different ideas is anathema to such folks.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,641 posts)I hope your books will stimulate lots of great conversations.
And I know you're right about the bigots.
More power to you!
hibbing
(10,098 posts)The Long Haul, A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road by Finn Murphy. The review is mixed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/31/books/review-long-haul-trucker-memoir-finn-murphy.html?_r=0
Peace
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)It was really only a matter of time before such a book came to the market. If the author has been honest about the trade it should be an enlightening read to non-truckers.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)...I'm not sure if that book is a good representation of what your average trucker goes through. For example, very few truckers make a quarter of a million dollars in a year. Standard in the industry for an experienced driver is around 60k, and the industry needs many more of those kinds of drivers than it needs snobby bedbuggers.
But to give an honest assessment, I'd have to read the book. I might give it a go.
KT2000
(20,584 posts)in a book store if they would let you.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)We had exclusive access to that space for free for two hours.
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Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)experiences. Having said that, there is normally kind of a theme. Most of the books I read are spiritual and self-improvement. I'm fortunate that my very unconventional beliefs regarding life purpose, the afterlife, the life-between-lives, etc. are shared by most of the folks I know and the folks they know. If I lived in the "Bible-Belt, I wouldn't be able to be who I really am or express my true beliefs. If you want any recommendations for non-fiction/self-actualization types, I'll be happy to give you some.
Phentex
(16,334 posts)have been non-fiction and (somewhat) self actualization books. I welcome any suggestions. Please PM me if you'd like or just post here. Thanks!
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lunatica
(53,410 posts)They're not light reading but they are mind expanding and incredible!
the Google page:
https://www.google.com/search?q=annie+besant&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
a link to her books on Theosophy:
https://www.google.com/search?q=annie+besant&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=annie+besant+books
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)One of the things I was noticing the other day is that most of my books were written by men. It started me thinking that maybe I should check in with a female perspective on the subject. Sharon Salzburg is an author in the genre I'm thinking about checking into. I'll check out your links.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)These ladies are heavy duty Theosophy authors from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century.
ghostsinthemachine
(3,569 posts)Mostly musician biographies. Thank God for libraries. I've got a book, one I bought around Christmas, and I still haven't finished it. No time limit I guess. Another music book too.
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