TSF Book Club
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[quote name='Tim']Literary fiction is a tough one to recommend IMO - everyone has different tastes, tolerances and aspects of the writing that they appreciate. Genre fiction is much easier to recommend.[/QUOTE]<br />
Yeah definitely - I have no problem with the recommendation though, I didn't stop reading which is what I do these days if I don't enjoy something (whereas in the past I would have to finish a book).<br />
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[quote name='Nepia']Yeah definitely - I have no problem with the recommendation though, I didn't stop reading which is what I do these days if I don't enjoy something (whereas in the past I would have to finish a book).<br />
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I'm reading a book about the prevalence of successful Israeli start-ups which also provides a history of their military structures and doctrine.[/QUOTE]<br />
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[quote name='Don Frye']"Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle"?[/QUOTE]<br />
Ah, that's the one (cheers Don) - sorry guys I actually left that mid post.<br />
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The end of the sentence was supposed to be: provides a brief history of their military structures and doctrine and how it relates to their entrepreneurship. I'd also suggest that if you think that Israel is the root of all evil in the middle east or you're Hezbollah/Hamas/Arab nations fans then the pro Israeli stance might do your head in. -
[quote name='taniwharugby']finished Wolf of the Plains on Weekend, and made sure I had a copy of Lords of the Bow on hand, glad I picked them up great reading! <br />
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Have you watched the Movie Mongols?[/QUOTE]Not yet dude . The earthquake closed my local Blockbuster , Haven't gotten around to joining somewhere else . -
I found it conflicting, despite both claiming to be based on historical facts, they are quite different, though still a good film (subtitled) <br />
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Also started on Clash of Kings, slotted seamlessly alongside GOT, seems a fair few new characters to get to know as well. -
Have just finished reading Joseph Goebbels by Lars Ericson Wolke. Very interesting although not exactly uplifting reading. Highlights Goebbels' real position in the Nazi heierachy, i.e. he was way down the pecking order.
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I've just started the Steve Jobs Biography and am finding it fascinating.<br />
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The only problem is that a lot of people are going to read it and think that to become successful and 'charismatic' it's OK to be a complete fluffybunny.<br />
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There are a few people I know (and have worked for) who should not be allowed to read it. -
[quote name='taniwharugby']I found it conflicting, despite both claiming to be based on historical facts, they are quite different, though still a good film (subtitled) <br />
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Also started on Clash of Kings, slotted seamlessly alongside GOT, seems a fair few new characters to get to know as well.[/QUOTE]<br />
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I really enjoyed Mongol. I think the Japanese actor, Tadanobu Asano, was brilliant in the title role. For me this filled in some of the blanks that Iggulden's series didn't include, like Temujin's relationship with Jamukha which was essential to his rise to power as some of the others. <br />
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It was, however, a bit more "mystic" than the books and I prefer the human elements of a story than the spooky woo-woo, but that's just me. -
I still enjoyed the movie, just found it odd that both were supposedly based on historical facts and were a number of vastly different points along the way. <br />
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am about half way through Bones of the Hills now, and really enjoying the series! <br />
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I appreciate there will be some poetic licence to create a story and fill in some historical gaps, but it is still very gripping tale, and I guess also quite sad that one people could rise up to be so powerful and rich, despite not coveting wealth, and then to see Mongolia now. -
Sweating the Metal. About flying a Chinook, british pilot in Afghanastan. While not Chickenhawk by any means, still a bloody good read. If you liked Chickenhawk, you'll like this one too.<br />
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[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweating-Metal-Chinook-Blistering-Afghanistan/dp/1444707981[/url] -
[quote name='Luigi']I've just started the Steve Jobs Biography and am finding it fascinating.<br />
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The only problem is that a lot of people are going to read it and think that to become successful and 'charismatic' it's OK to be a complete fluffybunny.<br />
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There are a few people I know (and have worked for) who should not be allowed to read it.[/QUOTE]<br />
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hey it worked for my old boss Larry ellison!! And proably my new one, Steve baulmer!<br />
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Anyone read Gregor Paul's ebook 'redemption'? about the abs winning the world cup
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[quote name='da_grubster']Anyone read Gregor Paul's ebook 'redemption'? about the abs winning the world cup[/QUOTE]<br />
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Yep, read it last week, good read. Uncomfortable at times though (starts at a certain loss in 2007).<br />
Interesting bits are revealed,especially regarding Dingo Deans attitude towards the All Blacks and their request after a test.<br />
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Toward the end of the book he mentions how the AB;s feel alot of rugby's past ideals have been lost from the game, so they decide to invite the opposition into the changing shed after the game to share a beer and hang out etc..the Boks jumped at the opportunity ( Gregor Paul writes how well the AB's and many of the Boks get on of the field, mentions guys like Matfield, Burger and co as been top guys etc...)<br />
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But when the Wallabies were invited not long after Robbie took over, they agreed but Robbie stepped in and declined the invite (was the Bledisloe Test in Christchurch) Which according to the book didnt impress the AB's and management, also pointed out the current Wallabies (guys we love like Quade, Beale and O'Connor etc) would have very little in common with our current crop of players anyway.<br />
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Also handy about the book is Gregor Paul goes into the vile anti Henry comments when he was re-appointed and Deans was chosen to coach the Wallabies, especially so the shit spouted by our good mate Ratpoo, even quotes what he wrote.<br />
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All in all worth a read especially for $7.65 US<br />
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[url]http://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Blacks-Defied-History-ebook/dp/B006LFJG9O/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1325556199&sr=8-8[/url]
