I just re-read this conversation and forgot how much I enjoy talking about books. Cynique watchu reading now (novelwise) maybe I can pick it up and we can chat :-)
Mini-review of Toni Morrison's "Home"
Started by Cynique, Jun 10 2012 08:09 PM
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Posted 14 November 2012 - 01:30 PM
Would you believe that your glowing recommendation for "The Devil in Silver" inspired me to send away for it? So checking it out tops my to-do list. Hope I can get my reading groove back on when I get my copy.
Meanwhile, I 'm picking up and putting down a nonfiction book entitled: "The Gospel according to Acharya". Kind of an alternative to the Bible, dissecting the Christian version, and examining how the message and characters in the Bible have their counter-parts in many different religions, and how the universal essence of all beliefs just reiterates the golden rule and the healing power of love. When it comes to prayer, it is relegated to the realm of meta-physics which explains it as being a form of auto-suggestion that incorporates positive thinking and taps into a universal force that can be channelled through deep concentration and meditation, - and yada, yada, yada. I buy into whatever resonates with me from all the different interpretations of a higher power.
Meanwhile, I 'm picking up and putting down a nonfiction book entitled: "The Gospel according to Acharya". Kind of an alternative to the Bible, dissecting the Christian version, and examining how the message and characters in the Bible have their counter-parts in many different religions, and how the universal essence of all beliefs just reiterates the golden rule and the healing power of love. When it comes to prayer, it is relegated to the realm of meta-physics which explains it as being a form of auto-suggestion that incorporates positive thinking and taps into a universal force that can be channelled through deep concentration and meditation, - and yada, yada, yada. I buy into whatever resonates with me from all the different interpretations of a higher power.
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Posted 15 November 2012 - 11:58 AM
The Devil in Silver would be a great book to discuss. I have not read it. My recommendation was based upon the positives reviews made by sources I respect (lets see if my reliance on these types of reviews to identify a great read works in this case).
The Gospel According to Acharya sounds interesting, how did you learn about the book? How are you liking it so far?
The Gospel According to Acharya sounds interesting, how did you learn about the book? How are you liking it so far?
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Posted 15 November 2012 - 07:02 PM
Well, my copy of "The Devil in Silver" arrived today. I'm revving up my motor to plow through it. It's 406 pages.
The Gospel according to Acharya is standard reading for all the "free thinkers" out there. It was recommended to me by a guy who, incidentally, - refers to himself as a - free thinker.
I'm finding it interesting and plausible. It doesn't require the blind faith that calls for one to believe in miracles.
The Gospel according to Acharya is standard reading for all the "free thinkers" out there. It was recommended to me by a guy who, incidentally, - refers to himself as a - free thinker.
I'm finding it interesting and plausible. It doesn't require the blind faith that calls for one to believe in miracles.
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