I think we were separated at birth…I love you blog but when I saw your reading list I thought wow! I am reading or have read some of the same books. Do you have a favorite so far this year?
I’m glad you’re enjoying my blog! My favorite so far is probably Man’s Search for Meaning. The Savage Detectives is decent, but slow moving compared to 2666 (Bolaño’s other book, which I read last year). I’ve barely started Integral Consciousness, but it comes highly reccomended by a friend, so I’m looking forward to it. Do you have any favorite books or any good ones you’re reading now?
I have read three truly spectacular books about music which you might want to add to your reading list:
-”This is Your Brain on Music” by Daniel J. Levitin
-”How Equal Tempermant Ruined Harmony (And Why You Should Care)” by Ross W. Duffin
-”Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music” by Greg Kot
These books explore the psychological and mathematical aspects of music, save for the last title. “Ripped” covers everything from Napster to I-Tunes and also explores incredible bands like Arcade Fire and Death Cab for Cutie.
Thanks! I’ll look into those. My brother is really into indie music (DCFC is his favorite) and technology, so I’ve already reccomended “Ripped” to him.
It depends what you’re interested it. I would say that Man’s Search for meaning has the widest appeal – it’s a Holocaust survivor’s story of how he was able to hold on to hope and survive the terrible ordeal.
John Talbot’s “Holographic Universe” is a great read on constructing the reality within which we live at a micro and macro level.
“The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World,” by Lewis Hyde is about living a creative life in a society the commodifies everything and views everything as though it is an object for consumption. Beautifully written – I just love this man’s integrated mind.
I might also suggest readings (or classes in tai chi, ba gua, chi gung) from the Tao for you. Taoists have always been independent persons in dependent cultures. The heart of taoist meditative, martial and medicinal arts is to teach one how to lead an authentic, contented and fulfilled life – emphasis on authentic, which leads to the latter two.
Good luck in your readings and writings.
Wow, those all sound amazing! Thank you so much for the reccomendations. I will definitely look into them. I’ve read the Tao Te Ching and can appreciate so many of the ideas; I will have to check out more of the Taoist readings because one of my primary goals in life is to be and independant and authentic person. Thanks again, I really apprecaite your suggestions.
I wish I liked to read.. if I did, it would definitely be non-fictional books! Thanks for your comment on my blog.. I hope you come back! I love finding my aged girls with blogs.
Reading is a great learning opportunity, but so is traveling and photography! Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed, you deserve it! I will definetly keep an eye on your blog. I also love finding people my age who are blogging!
So I just finished “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chobsky and I feel the urge to recommend it to everyone! Especially fellow avid readers
I actually read that several years ago (at 13, maybe?) and it was an instant favorite. I’ll have to read it again…I bet I could take even more away from it. Thanks for the reminder and keep reading!
Hello Erin, I came across you blog from a mutual pingback. Some of my all-time favorite life changing books are: “The Road Less Traveled,” by M. Scott Peck, M.D.; “Passionate Marriage,” by David Schnarch, Ph.D. (it’s not just about marriage, but about intimacy in any long-term committed relationship); “Intimacy & Desire,” also by David Schnarch; “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey; “The Art of Loving,” by Erich Fromm; “Letters to a Young Poet,” by Rilke; and “The Wisdom of No Escape,” by Pema Chödrön (or Chodron). My degrees are in psychology and philosophy, so that tends to be where my interests are, as well as in poetry and spirituality. I hope this finds you well and good luck in your endeavors in 2011. (And feel free to browse my blogs–www.aweektolive.wordpress.com and http://www.realtruelove.wordpress.com. Perhaps there may be some ideas or posts that might interest you there.)
Wow, I’m really impressed with your blog and look forward to reading more of it! I’m really interested in figuring out what lends to fulfilling relationships and spiritual expereinces and it looks like you’er pretty knowledgable in those areas. I’m about to graduate with a degree in pscyhology and I’m also interested in philosophy and the self-improvement/help books. All of those sounds great and I’ll be sure to check them out. Thanks so much for the reccomendations and the link to your site!
Hey! Thanks for liking my post on education. I see you are reading the Moral Animal. Would you like to contribute a book review onto my blog? (I’ve been trying to get around to reading that, but gotta finish The Selfish Gene first haha.)
Hi Erin,
thank you for the like on my blog!
I like your reading list and I see that many of us (you, your readers, I) share some of them. Makes me confident!
All the best and enjoy the journey!
Thank you Tanja! (What a beautiful name!)
It really is wonderful how much overlap there is – they do say that great minds think alike and that birds of a feather flock together, so it seems we’re all found our counterparts.
All the best to you as well!
Have you ever been to the site GoodReads? It’s an amazing resource for avid readers like yourself. If you haven’t already, I recommend you check it out.
Also, one of the best books I have ever read that put life in a real perspective for me was “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: 30 True Things You Need to Know Now” by Gordon Livingston.
What a fascinating blog. Thanks for sharing your musings and reading list, the world would be a brighter place if more people would take the time to realise what an amazing impact they could have, if only theyn tried.
As for an interesting option for your “to read” list, how about “The Rare and the Beautiful: The Lives of the Garmans”, there’s nothing quite like this on your list yet.
Thank you for your kind words, Lynda. It really is true – we each have so much potential to make a difference, but many don’t even realize it. Thank you for the book suggestion; I’ll be adding it to my to-read list.
If you’re still looking for suggestions I’d highly recommend “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” (Michael Pollan) it’s an insight into modern American food processing and the alternative methods of acquiring food. It’s a real eye-opener. I’m sure you’ve read “Brave New World” by now, but if not, then definitely give it a shot. You’ve probably also read “Light in August” by William Faulkner.
Also, I must say, I just stumbled upon your blog and it is wonderful. I’m 19 and I share so many of the exact same thoughts that you do. It truly is a gift to find such driven and inspirational people close to my age as many of them are not. Good luck on your 2011 goals, I wish you the best in achieving all the things you want to do in life!
Thank you so much for the suggestions – I actually haven’t any of those either, but I’ve added all to my to-read list.
It truly is wonderful finding people who share your thoughts and aspirations. Keep living life beyond the standards of society, find inspiration in everything, and continue to believe in and reach for your dreams. 19 up through the early twenties is a diffiult age and so many people get lost along the way, but I believe that people who choose to live their own life are happier and more successful. Stay true to yourself.
Thank you for your well wishes and I wish you the best as well.
Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You is one of my favorite books. I’m studying Psychology so I picked it up a few years ago and I’ve read it once a year ever since. Since Snoop is in your list you may like Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Definitely my favorite book
I’m studied Psychology, as well – it’s a fascinating area! And I actually worked in the lab of Matthias Mehl (who is mentioned in Snoop). I’ve read Tipping Point and liked it and I’ve heard Blink is good, so I will definately check it out. Thanks!
Thank you! I looked them up and they are definetly books that would interest me, so I’ve added them to my to-read list. Thank so much for the reccomendations!
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. It’s my desert island book; I re-read it at least once a year.
Very interesting. thank you for sharing! You see, I’m currently working on my blog on similar subject to “Reading List 2011 | Analyfe” and I might quote this post in it. I hope you don’t mind
I think we were separated at birth…I love you blog but when I saw your reading list I thought wow! I am reading or have read some of the same books. Do you have a favorite so far this year?
I’m glad you’re enjoying my blog! My favorite so far is probably Man’s Search for Meaning. The Savage Detectives is decent, but slow moving compared to 2666 (Bolaño’s other book, which I read last year). I’ve barely started Integral Consciousness, but it comes highly reccomended by a friend, so I’m looking forward to it. Do you have any favorite books or any good ones you’re reading now?
I have read three truly spectacular books about music which you might want to add to your reading list:
-”This is Your Brain on Music” by Daniel J. Levitin
-”How Equal Tempermant Ruined Harmony (And Why You Should Care)” by Ross W. Duffin
-”Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music” by Greg Kot
These books explore the psychological and mathematical aspects of music, save for the last title. “Ripped” covers everything from Napster to I-Tunes and also explores incredible bands like Arcade Fire and Death Cab for Cutie.
Thanks! I’ll look into those. My brother is really into indie music (DCFC is his favorite) and technology, so I’ve already reccomended “Ripped” to him.
I have the exact giant rubber stamp of the cat picture you posted, above! I made a card or two with it.
My mom had a box of cards with that picture when I was groing up, I’ve kept the box for years. I love it!
I’ve actually never read any of those books. Which would you recomend?
It depends what you’re interested it. I would say that Man’s Search for meaning has the widest appeal – it’s a Holocaust survivor’s story of how he was able to hold on to hope and survive the terrible ordeal.
John Talbot’s “Holographic Universe” is a great read on constructing the reality within which we live at a micro and macro level.
“The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World,” by Lewis Hyde is about living a creative life in a society the commodifies everything and views everything as though it is an object for consumption. Beautifully written – I just love this man’s integrated mind.
I might also suggest readings (or classes in tai chi, ba gua, chi gung) from the Tao for you. Taoists have always been independent persons in dependent cultures. The heart of taoist meditative, martial and medicinal arts is to teach one how to lead an authentic, contented and fulfilled life – emphasis on authentic, which leads to the latter two.
Good luck in your readings and writings.
Wow, those all sound amazing! Thank you so much for the reccomendations. I will definitely look into them. I’ve read the Tao Te Ching and can appreciate so many of the ideas; I will have to check out more of the Taoist readings because one of my primary goals in life is to be and independant and authentic person. Thanks again, I really apprecaite your suggestions.
I wish I liked to read.. if I did, it would definitely be non-fictional books! Thanks for your comment on my blog.. I hope you come back! I love finding my aged girls with blogs.
Saludos!
Reading is a great learning opportunity, but so is traveling and photography!
Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed, you deserve it! I will definetly keep an eye on your blog. I also love finding people my age who are blogging!
So I just finished “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chobsky and I feel the urge to recommend it to everyone! Especially fellow avid readers
I actually read that several years ago (at 13, maybe?) and it was an instant favorite. I’ll have to read it again…I bet I could take even more away from it. Thanks for the reminder and keep reading!
Hello Erin, I came across you blog from a mutual pingback. Some of my all-time favorite life changing books are: “The Road Less Traveled,” by M. Scott Peck, M.D.; “Passionate Marriage,” by David Schnarch, Ph.D. (it’s not just about marriage, but about intimacy in any long-term committed relationship); “Intimacy & Desire,” also by David Schnarch; “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey; “The Art of Loving,” by Erich Fromm; “Letters to a Young Poet,” by Rilke; and “The Wisdom of No Escape,” by Pema Chödrön (or Chodron). My degrees are in psychology and philosophy, so that tends to be where my interests are, as well as in poetry and spirituality. I hope this finds you well and good luck in your endeavors in 2011. (And feel free to browse my blogs–www.aweektolive.wordpress.com and http://www.realtruelove.wordpress.com. Perhaps there may be some ideas or posts that might interest you there.)
Wow, I’m really impressed with your blog and look forward to reading more of it! I’m really interested in figuring out what lends to fulfilling relationships and spiritual expereinces and it looks like you’er pretty knowledgable in those areas. I’m about to graduate with a degree in pscyhology and I’m also interested in philosophy and the self-improvement/help books. All of those sounds great and I’ll be sure to check them out. Thanks so much for the reccomendations and the link to your site!
wow. I am amazed. i can never find time to read nor can I find a good book that interests me. The social sexuality one does sound good though!
Hey! Thanks for liking my post on education. I see you are reading the Moral Animal. Would you like to contribute a book review onto my blog? (I’ve been trying to get around to reading that, but gotta finish The Selfish Gene first haha.)
When I finish it, I’ll let you know. I’ll be posting a review on my own site, but you’re more than welcome to reblog it. Thanks for stopping by.
Awesome blog, just WOW
Thank you! I am so happy to hear that you enjoy it.
Hi Erin,
thank you for the like on my blog!
I like your reading list and I see that many of us (you, your readers, I) share some of them. Makes me confident!
All the best and enjoy the journey!
Thank you Tanja! (What a beautiful name!)
It really is wonderful how much overlap there is – they do say that great minds think alike and that birds of a feather flock together, so it seems we’re all found our counterparts.
All the best to you as well!
Have you ever been to the site GoodReads? It’s an amazing resource for avid readers like yourself. If you haven’t already, I recommend you check it out.
Also, one of the best books I have ever read that put life in a real perspective for me was “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: 30 True Things You Need to Know Now” by Gordon Livingston.
Yes, in fact I love GoodReads! It’s wonderful for tracking what I have read and for keeping track of my to-read list.
That book sou ds like it would be right up my alley. I’ll be sure to check it out!
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
What a fascinating blog. Thanks for sharing your musings and reading list, the world would be a brighter place if more people would take the time to realise what an amazing impact they could have, if only theyn tried.
As for an interesting option for your “to read” list, how about “The Rare and the Beautiful: The Lives of the Garmans”, there’s nothing quite like this on your list yet.
Thank you for your kind words, Lynda. It really is true – we each have so much potential to make a difference, but many don’t even realize it. Thank you for the book suggestion; I’ll be adding it to my to-read list.
If you’re still looking for suggestions I’d highly recommend “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” (Michael Pollan) it’s an insight into modern American food processing and the alternative methods of acquiring food. It’s a real eye-opener. I’m sure you’ve read “Brave New World” by now, but if not, then definitely give it a shot. You’ve probably also read “Light in August” by William Faulkner.
Also, I must say, I just stumbled upon your blog and it is wonderful. I’m 19 and I share so many of the exact same thoughts that you do. It truly is a gift to find such driven and inspirational people close to my age as many of them are not. Good luck on your 2011 goals, I wish you the best in achieving all the things you want to do in life!
Thank you so much for the suggestions – I actually haven’t any of those either, but I’ve added all to my to-read list.
It truly is wonderful finding people who share your thoughts and aspirations. Keep living life beyond the standards of society, find inspiration in everything, and continue to believe in and reach for your dreams. 19 up through the early twenties is a diffiult age and so many people get lost along the way, but I believe that people who choose to live their own life are happier and more successful. Stay true to yourself.
Thank you for your well wishes and I wish you the best as well.
Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You is one of my favorite books. I’m studying Psychology so I picked it up a few years ago and I’ve read it once a year ever since. Since Snoop is in your list you may like Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Definitely my favorite book
I’m studied Psychology, as well – it’s a fascinating area! And I actually worked in the lab of Matthias Mehl (who is mentioned in Snoop). I’ve read Tipping Point and liked it and I’ve heard Blink is good, so I will definately check it out. Thanks!
The Four Insights is a great book… Changed my perspective entirely.
P.S Pick up Conversations with God, the Complete series. You may find it intriguing!
Thank you! I looked them up and they are definetly books that would interest me, so I’ve added them to my to-read list. Thank so much for the reccomendations!
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. It’s my desert island book; I re-read it at least once a year.
Thanks, I will add that to my list.
Very interesting. thank you for sharing! You see, I’m currently working on my blog on similar subject to “Reading List 2011 | Analyfe” and I might quote this post in it. I hope you don’t mind
I don’t mind at all. Thanks for stopping by!