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Pretty Phrases & Poetic Passages Predominate | October 2022 Recap
Pretty Phrases & Poetic Passages Predominate | October 2022 Recap

Do you have a favourite book for poetical sentences that catch your eye?

In October 2022 we covered 4 books on this channel. Whilst I didn't fall in l…

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A Book That Reflects The Lost Hope Of It's Characters | On Heroes And Tombs (Ernesto Sabato)
A Book That Reflects The Lost Hope Of It's Characters | On Heroes And Tombs (Ernesto Sabato)

Like the Argentine personality, I started off with hope but was left disappointed and cynical.

'On Heroes And Tombs' by Ernesto Sabato is a novel of t…

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Who's going to carry the boats? | Can't Hurt Me (David Goggins)
Who's going to carry the boats? | Can't Hurt Me (David Goggins)

'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins is a tale of his life, the triumphs and tribulations that made him who he is today.

I hope you have a fantastic day w…

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Why Do Some People Chose Self-Destruction? | Voss (Patrick White)
Why Do Some People Chose Self-Destruction? | Voss (Patrick White)

Is there greater isolation in the Australian desert, or being unable to fit in with society?

'Voss' by Patrick White is a story of adventure into the …

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Does Great Insight Come From Suffering? | Great Stories By Chekov (Anton Chekov)
Does Great Insight Come From Suffering? | Great Stories By Chekov (Anton Chekov)

Maybe Russians are the most wise, but also the most depressed of us all.

'Great Stories By Chekov' by Anton Chekov (and translated by Constance Garnet…

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Is It Right To Kill An Indifferent Murderer? | The Stranger (Albert Camus)
Is It Right To Kill An Indifferent Murderer? | The Stranger (Albert Camus)

Would you condemn a complete stranger to death?

'The Stranger' by Albert Camus is a 1st person account from a man who lacks normal feelings. It is set…

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Why Can People With Similar Tastes Have Differing Opinions On The Same Book?
Why Can People With Similar Tastes Have Differing Opinions On The Same Book?

We had a lot of people sending in messages (because I did a thing) and I also realised that I'm done with philosophy for a while.

In September 2022 we…

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A Chance To Exam Your Own Thoughts On Mortality | On The Beach (Nevil Shute)
A Chance To Exam Your Own Thoughts On Mortality | On The Beach (Nevil Shute)

How would you find satisfaction in a nuclear holocaust?

'On The Beach' by Nevil Shute is a story set in Melbourne of two naval officers and their frie…

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A Simple Tale Sparse On Dialogue But With A Rich Inner World | The Sound Of Waves (Yukio Mishima)
A Simple Tale Sparse On Dialogue But With A Rich Inner World | The Sound Of Waves (Yukio Mishima)

Can a book be overly simplistic?

'The Sound Of Waves' by Yukio Mishima is a simple tale, a love story in fact, of a young boy and girl who persevere t…

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Ego is the Enemy (Ryan Holiday) - Book Review
Ego is the Enemy (Ryan Holiday) - Book Review

'Ego is the Enemy' by Ryan Holiday was the eagerly anticipated next read in my trails of absorbing everything Ryan Holiday. Find out just why Ego is …

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