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Rereading (for the 3rd time) The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series. This set of books is so good, I am sure to read it yet again at some point in the future.
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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is a series of ten high fantasy novels written by American author Stephen R. Donaldson. The series began as a trilogy, entitled The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever. This was followed by another trilogy, The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, and finally a tetralogy, The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.
Thomas Covenant, an embittered and cynical writer, afflicted with leprosy and shunned by society, is fated to become the heroic savior of The Land, an alternate world. In six novels published between 1977 and 1983, he struggles against the satanic Lord Foul, "The Despiser", who intends to escape the bondage of the physical universe and wreak revenge upon his arch-enemy, "The Creator". Some elements are similar to those found in Richard Wagner's epic "Ring Cycle" and in earlier Celtic literature, but with some of the values inverted.
Stephen R. Donaldson's works are infused with psychological undertones involving an exploration of the darker side of the protagonist Thomas Covenant whilst preserving strong humanist ideals. The contextual richness of the Land's varied geography, races, cultures and history enables all three series of the Chronicles to explore and expand upon an increasingly diverse and storied environment.
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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is a series of ten high fantasy novels written by American author Stephen R. Donaldson. The series began as a trilogy, entitled The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever. This was followed by another trilogy, The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, and finally a tetralogy, The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.
Thomas Covenant, an embittered and cynical writer, afflicted with leprosy and shunned by society, is fated to become the heroic savior of The Land, an alternate world. In six novels published between 1977 and 1983, he struggles against the satanic Lord Foul, "The Despiser", who intends to escape the bondage of the physical universe and wreak revenge upon his arch-enemy, "The Creator". Some elements are similar to those found in Richard Wagner's epic "Ring Cycle" and in earlier Celtic literature, but with some of the values inverted.
Stephen R. Donaldson's works are infused with psychological undertones involving an exploration of the darker side of the protagonist Thomas Covenant whilst preserving strong humanist ideals. The contextual richness of the Land's varied geography, races, cultures and history enables all three series of the Chronicles to explore and expand upon an increasingly diverse and storied environment.
Kipling- Everyman's Library edition. It's a collection of Rudyard Kipling poetry though not exhaustive. I originally thought there was no way in hell that I would like poetry, but I've got a creative writing class next quarter, and I didn't want to suck so I picked up a few books from the local library. I figured if I was gonna start somewhere, I may as well start with the warrior's poet. It's pretty good stuff actually. Some funny, some lighthearted, and some deep, but all very well written.
Next up on the list is Alfred Lord Tennyson then Robert Frost.
As for novels, if anyone can suggest anything like Armor by John Steakley, that would be nice. I read that this summer, and it was phenomenal. I do have a new Steven Pressfield book or I might pull the trigger on the Dorsai series that I've seen x SF med talk about.
Next up on the list is Alfred Lord Tennyson then Robert Frost.
As for novels, if anyone can suggest anything like Armor by John Steakley, that would be nice. I read that this summer, and it was phenomenal. I do have a new Steven Pressfield book or I might pull the trigger on the Dorsai series that I've seen x SF med talk about.
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Finished "Tribe" by Junger. Great book. Quick read. The whole book is essentially justifying President Roosevelts "strenuous life" philosophy.
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Currently halfway through "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
Its quite interesting how alot if not all of the stuff he's talked about and explained still relates to America today especially the stuff that our founders took and put into the American laws and ways of life, Honestly we could all learn something from this book even in today's culture and society.
Its quite interesting how alot if not all of the stuff he's talked about and explained still relates to America today especially the stuff that our founders took and put into the American laws and ways of life, Honestly we could all learn something from this book even in today's culture and society.
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Also should be receiving "The Guerilla Factory" by Tony Schwalm and "Warrior Diplomats" by Michael G. Waltz today from Amazon so I'll let y'all know what I think of them.
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Forces-Berlin-Clandestine-Operations/dp/161200444X
A history of Detachment A, the Special Forces unit in Berlin during the Cold War. We also have a thread on the unit.
This Top Secret Green Beret Unit Quietly Won The Cold War
A history of Detachment A, the Special Forces unit in Berlin during the Cold War. We also have a thread on the unit.
This Top Secret Green Beret Unit Quietly Won The Cold War
3/4 through "SAS: Rogue Heroes - The Authorized Wartime History" by Ben Macintyre. An accurate documentation from the creation, the expansion and the hardships it endured during WW2. I definitely recommend this book!
Just beginning "Legacy" by James Kerr. He reveals the 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership by going deep into the heart of the All-Blacks. James Kerr also visited us in Afghan and delivered an amazing presentation at the insight to this book and the leadership points entailed - will give a review when I've finished the book.
Just beginning "Legacy" by James Kerr. He reveals the 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership by going deep into the heart of the All-Blacks. James Kerr also visited us in Afghan and delivered an amazing presentation at the insight to this book and the leadership points entailed - will give a review when I've finished the book.
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Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger.
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"A Most Wanted Man" by John le Carré
Movie was pretty damn good......got me wanting to read the book, so far typical le Carre, very very good but a hard read at times.
Movie was pretty damn good......got me wanting to read the book, so far typical le Carre, very very good but a hard read at times.
Often with books I'll read it and be like "that was good/fun/interesting" and I'll put it down but with his I always get caught up in it. In The Looking Glass War I got a feeling of "ohhhhhhhhhhhh shit this isn't going to work out. No, what are you doing! No!" through the whole book.
I really enjoyed the movie but loved the book - and I don't always love le Carre. One of the best depictions of really advanced source operations that could be conducted in the modern era with coalition partners and the big problems that keep us from doing it - all packaged in a compelling narrative. Definitely some intel-nerd coming at you on this but I hope you love the book.
A lot of his early stuff was loosely based on real situations from his MI5/SIS days.
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Yes, I really liked his Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy book....movie came out very good too.
You should track down the Alec Guinness mini series. It's very good.
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