Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Edition) by Ayn Rand
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Book Reviews of Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Edition)
Book Review: Pulls back the veil.
Summary: 5 Stars
Though this book is huge, it is a quick read. That's because it is well written and tells a good story. Near the end of the book there is a famously long speach. I found it a bit tedious and repetitive, but it is important. Rand's great service to the world is pulling back the veil on some of the easiest of today's cliches: big business, industrialization, modern convenience, and the rich. All of which are targets of hatred by politicians, media, religious groups both left and right, and your "old-fashioned" neighbor. But what lies underneath this hatred is not reason but just irrational hatred and envy. These things are productive good and have made even our "poor" rich by world standards. I'm sure if Ayn Rand was writing today, one of her characters would be a take on Sam Walton and his Walmart.Book Review: Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
Summary: 5 Stars
If you believe that a book can change your life - then you've read this book.
On the other hand, if you don't believe that a book can change your life - read this book (go ahead... you've nothing to lose but your conviction).
I first read Atlas Shrugged when I was 16 years old. In the 21 years since my first reading, I've read it cover to cover 3 times more and keep referring to it for quotes.
Few books have been able to define so clearly what's right and what's wrong (of course, from the authors perspective)and it constantly challenges the reader to agree - or not. Either way, you're sure of what your decision is. You'll never be more convinced about a decision in your life. That's the greatness of this book - it makes you as great as Hank!
Book Review: My all time Favorite! Best Book Ever Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! This book explains it all. Can't figure out why this country is in the mess it is in now. Well, then you will want to read this book. If you are a second hander you will not like this book at all. In fact, it will make you quite angry. If you are an entrepreneur or producer of wealth and don't understand why the second handers continually whine about their situation and blame you for it, you will enjoy this book. If are one of the men of the mind that keeps working, producing and creating new wealth only to be degraded and vilified for your efforts and achievements, then you will get much pleasure from reading this book because it recognizes and appreciates your contributions. This book was written over 50 years ago and it is still relevant today!Book Review: Atlas Shrugged
Summary: 5 Stars
Whether you agree with Ms. Rand's philosophy or not this is without a doubt a great piece of literature on many levels: philosophically, as a great piece of written prose, as simply an entertaining story, etc. I put off reading this since my college days (1968 - 1972) because I was under the impression from what I had heard that I was strongly in disagreement with what the book espoused yet there were also other quite favaorable opinions. I finally "succumbed" to my curiosity and discovered what I had been missing. I didn't find it to be a "fast read" as there is much to contemplate here but that made it all the more enjoyable. I still can't say I agree entirely with Ayn Rand but that shouldn't stop any open minded person from enjoying this book.Book Review: Incredible Classic! Love the fact that this is still relevant today!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is absolutely incredible! I listened to is as a book on tape as I drove home from a long vacation, and it was incredible! I loved the underlying themes in this great book! There are a great many themes in this old, memorable classic that are very relevant in today's political and economic atmosphere. I was amazed at how a 50 year old novel could hit these themes so perfectly. Rand has a unique historical perspective that she has turned into a fascinating novel that touches on politics, business, free markets, as well as traditional novel themes such as love and competition. This is a must read for any novel buff, and it is a timeless classic that every generation should be required to read.
Enjoy! It is well worth it!