Analysis
THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy
The Man wakes in the dark in the post-apocalyptic landscape, his son known only as the Boy, sleeps beside him, the father’s hand on his little chest feeling it rise and fall “with each precious breath.” We do not know what befell the earth and we never will. All we know is that the“Barren, silent, godless” world is dying and they need to move south or they will not survive the coming winter.
By Kevin Rolly3 years ago in BookClub
My Top Reads of 2023 (So Far)
I usually read around 50 books a year, give or take. I like to think this sum total breaks down to a diverse literary array: assigned classics for my college courses, page-turning thrillers, chart-topping bestsellers, nonfiction hyperfixation reads, etc.
By Erin Latham Shea3 years ago in BookClub
Austen's Unmarried Heroine. Top Story - August 2023.
It is a staple, if not a stereotype, of not just Austen novels, but novels by and for women, that the heroine must end up married (or at least in a happy relationship) by the end of the story. Of course, the world was different 200 years ago, and it was expected that women would get married (still is for the most part I would say but I think generally people are more chill about it now and you won't be a disappointment or disgrace!). Also fans of the Little Women (2019) adaptation will know that publishers wouldn't want to publish a book back then where a heroine didn't end up married at the end.
By The Austen Shelf3 years ago in BookClub
A Timeless Journey into Self-Reflection: "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius is a philosophical masterpiece that transcends time, offering readers a profound insight into the mind of one of history's greatest Stoic philosophers and Roman emperors. Written as a series of personal notes and reflections, the book provides a unique glimpse into Marcus Aurelius' inner thoughts, struggles, and aspirations.
By Kabilesh G3 years ago in BookClub
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts: A Book Review
I recently serendipitously reconnected with my old monk friend. He offered me the the book Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse (1922), when I was a teenager. When we got together recently, he offered me the book reviewed in this report, ‘The Way of Zen’, written by Alan Watts. At the onset, I apologize if my digressions are in any way offensive, they simply expose what flows through my mind.
By Katherine D. Graham3 years ago in BookClub
Mindset: the New Psychology for Success
The ground-breaking book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck addresses the idea of mindset and how it may have a big impact on our accomplishments and personal development. According to Dweck's research, success is largely determined by our mindset, or our views about our potential and abilities. This idea is in contrast to the conventional wisdom that intelligence and ability are fixed attributes.
By umaima faruqii3 years ago in BookClub
Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Today I am going to write a comprehensive review about the wrting of Turkish author named Elif Shafak. She is the author of the 2009 publication forty rules of love. The basted of Istanbul, The architect's Apprentice, and the forty rules of love are just a few of her masterpieces. Ella, Rumi, Shams of Tabraiz, Kimiya (Rumi's adoptive daughter and student), Kierra (Rumi's wife who converted to Islam and was the Rumi's second wife), Sultan Walad and Aladin (Rumi's sons), Desert Rose, Suleiman, Baybras, and A aziz are the 10 characters in the novel. Zahra. Every chapter is told from the perspective of the characters.
By Mariam Jabeen3 years ago in BookClub
