What Are You Reading?

mlmpetert · 08-06-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Finished Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals last month...very interesting. And im almost done with the Sniper Team 6 by Wasdin book suggested here which has been entertaining as well.

Do you know if the term "useful idiots" was coined in this book or somewhere else? Was the term even in the book?

Ive been wanting to check this book out:

‘The Little Blue Book’: Secrets From the Radical New Book that Van Jones & George Soros Just Love | George Lakoff and Elizabeth Wehling | TheBlaze.com

Monkeydad · 08-06-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Finished Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals last month...very interesting. And im almost done with the Sniper Team 6 by Wasdin book suggested here which has been entertaining as well.

Strong reading list.

Good to know some still care to be educated.

Chico23231 · 08-31-2012, 08:17 AM

Pentagon warns former SEAL about bin Laden book - CNN.com

Anybody gonna read this money-grab book by this guy? Hope he understands he could be putting soldiers in harms way in the future if he gives up tactical and strategy info. Eff it, its more important for this guy to get rich. Gotta admit im interested, but will pass.

Anybody reading anything good lately?

mooby · 08-31-2012, 09:59 AM

Amazon.com: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (9780316044691): Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson: Books

Just read that book the other day, it was a very good read about a Seal who's entire team got wiped out in Afghanistan (and the backup squad that was sent had their helicopter shot down as well) and how he had to survive in a Taliban stronghold for around 5 days. He managed to survive because a local Pashtun tribe took him in and cared for him before they were able to arrange for the US to get him.

firstdown · 08-31-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Pentagon warns former SEAL about bin Laden book - CNN.com

Anybody gonna read this money-grab book by this guy? Hope he understands he could be putting soldiers in harms way in the future if he gives up tactical and strategy info. Eff it, its more important for this guy to get rich. Gotta admit im interested, but will pass.

Anybody reading anything good lately?

The news and the left would not shut the F up when we went into Iraq and was more concerned about making Bush look bad then the lives of our military. Now the left and media have a problem with this book on an event that's over. If it does give out strategy info he should not have done the book and I agree with you.

mooby · 08-31-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The news and the left would not shut the F up when we went into Iraq and was more concerned about making Bush look bad then the lives of our military. Now the left and media have a problem with this book on an event that's over. If it does give out strategy info he should not have done the book and I agree with you.

I'll second that. Sure I want to hear about the raid that killed Bin Laden, but not at the expense of anything that could put the lives of Seals in jeopardy.

RedskinRat · 05-14-2013, 09:52 AM

Currently listening (Audible on RAZR) to Anatomy of Violence by Adrien Raine.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in why we function the way we do.

RobH4413 · 05-14-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Anyone read The Road?

I saw the movie the other night and after reading some reviews they all seem to agree the book is much better.

Phenomenal book.

Movie sucked- but the book absolutely blew me away.

RobH4413 · 05-14-2013, 10:01 AM

I would also recommend, "City of Thieves".

It's written by Benioff (does some Game of Thrones screen play stuff).

He was interviewing his Grandfather for stories of besieged Leningrad during WWII, and he kept implying to him that he wouldnt be able to portray his story accurate enough or well enough to do it justice.

His Grandfather replied, "well... you're a story teller... write what you want and make up the rest".

Great book.

mbedner3420 · 05-14-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

Phenomenal book.

Movie sucked- but the book absolutely blew me away.

I'm going to have to agree with this assessment.

Hog1 · 07-04-2013, 06:59 PM

Greetings and Happy Fourth....
Perhaps the day reminds me, but I have been meaning to for some time. I need a suggestion for a non-fiction account of the Revolutionary War. I read mostly novels but get off the wagon occasionally for the "non". I do not do well with tedious or text book style research material. If you have a recommendation. I would thank you in advance for your suggestion!

over the mountain · 07-05-2013, 10:39 AM

recently read chuck palahniuk's Diary, Pygmy and Survivor.
also finally finished reading the first Game of Thrones book . .

about 100 pages into the Godfather .. amazing how the movie is exactly like the book. puzo doesnt get enough credit for being the creator/mind behind the story, all coppolla had to do was follow the book exactly.

it is a really good read. found it at my parent's house. the edition is probably 40+ years old, yellow brittle pages and failing apart.

SmootSmack · 07-11-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

Greetings and Happy Fourth....
Perhaps the day reminds me, but I have been meaning to for some time. I need a suggestion for a non-fiction account of the Revolutionary War. I read mostly novels but get off the wagon occasionally for the "non". I do not do well with tedious or text book style research material. If you have a recommendation. I would thank you in advance for your suggestion!

I like Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis and John Adams by David McCullough a lot. But are you looking for something about the war itself, like a military book?

mredskins · 07-11-2013, 12:49 PM

Joyland by Stephen King; good summer read; quick and easy but full filling.

Hog1 · 07-11-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I like Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis and John Adams by David McCullough a lot. But are you looking for something about the war itself, like a military book?

Not really other than summary of events and keystone battles...not detailed battle accounts
More importantly events leading up to and after..

08-31-2012, 08:17 AM	#228
Chico23231 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 10,598	Re: What Are You Reading? Pentagon warns former SEAL about bin Laden book - CNN.com Anybody gonna read this money-grab book by this guy? Hope he understands he could be putting soldiers in harms way in the future if he gives up tactical and strategy info. Eff it, its more important for this guy to get rich. Gotta admit im interested, but will pass. Anybody reading anything good lately? __________________ @RSherman_25 just make sure you stay in Seattle cause without that pass rush you are who we thought you were. 5th rd PK no speed good hands — DeAngelo Hall (@DeAngeloHall23) March 14, 2014

08-31-2012, 09:59 AM	#229
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 25 Posts: 11,754	Re: What Are You Reading? Amazon.com: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (9780316044691): Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson: Books Just read that book the other day, it was a very good read about a Seal who's entire team got wiped out in Afghanistan (and the backup squad that was sent had their helicopter shot down as well) and how he had to survive in a Taliban stronghold for around 5 days. He managed to survive because a local Pashtun tribe took him in and cared for him before they were able to arrange for the US to get him.

05-14-2013, 09:52 AM	#232
RedskinRat New HC, new hope! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,547	Re: What Are You Reading? Currently listening (Audible on RAZR) to Anatomy of Violence by Adrien Raine. Highly recommended to anyone interested in why we function the way we do.

05-14-2013, 10:01 AM	#234
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 28 Posts: 2,476	Re: What Are You Reading? I would also recommend, "City of Thieves". It's written by Benioff (does some Game of Thrones screen play stuff). He was interviewing his Grandfather for stories of besieged Leningrad during WWII, and he kept implying to him that he wouldnt be able to portray his story accurate enough or well enough to do it justice. His Grandfather replied, "well... you're a story teller... write what you want and make up the rest". Great book. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

07-04-2013, 06:59 PM	#236
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,919	Re: What Are You Reading? Greetings and Happy Fourth.... Perhaps the day reminds me, but I have been meaning to for some time. I need a suggestion for a non-fiction account of the Revolutionary War. I read mostly novels but get off the wagon occasionally for the "non". I do not do well with tedious or text book style research material. If you have a recommendation. I would thank you in advance for your suggestion! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... Win! Always win! By fair means or foul, by soft words and hard deeds... by treachery, by cunning, by malpractice... but always win--Edward Teach

07-05-2013, 10:39 AM	#237
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 3,062	Re: What Are You Reading? recently read chuck palahniuk's Diary, Pygmy and Survivor. also finally finished reading the first Game of Thrones book . . about 100 pages into the Godfather .. amazing how the movie is exactly like the book. puzo doesnt get enough credit for being the creator/mind behind the story, all coppolla had to do was follow the book exactly. it is a really good read. found it at my parent's house. the edition is probably 40+ years old, yellow brittle pages and failing apart. __________________ RJJ Apr. 10, 2014 at 4:40pm BOB, Where have you been hiding? Good to you around again. BobOathKeeper Apr. 10, 2014 at 4:42pm I had to take a break and stomp some liberals into mud-holes, just keeping in shape for what’s coming brother, RJJ. :)

07-11-2013, 12:49 PM	#239
mredskins Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,560	Re: What Are You Reading? Joyland by Stephen King; good summer read; quick and easy but full filling. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

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