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Art history light

Reviewed: 09-26-16

The book is a wonderful story about a printer under the spell of a master work. The book does a great job of explaining art history and collecting practices of the past. The passion of the main figure speaks to contemp

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An insight into trading

Reviewed: 10-02-12

What made the experience of listening to Reminiscences of a Stock Operator the most enjoyable?

Great literature offers insight into the human condition. Although trading, in markets, streets and financial markets, is a basic of civilization, little has been written about it. This book is timeless because it explores the discipline and focus required to make a living trading.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The narrative helped me to to recall the behaviour, discipline and nerve necessary to make successful trades. There is nothing like it and I never want to do it again. The book outlines the mindset necessary to run a scalping business in boarding school, the street corner or on the trading floor. It is a rare, and inglorious state of mind that has is almost never explored in literature. In Shakespeare, Shylock is an impoverished narrative of the mindset of a merchant trader. This book goes beyond the cardboard cutouts of merchant trader, and looks at the processe and human relationships necessary to sustain this vein of life. In this sense, it is a classic.

Getting Through the Book

Reviewed: 05-07-12

When I was in grade nine, I was told by my grandfather that this was one of the best written books in the English language. I began to read it on the bus, its corners became tattered as I poured over the words. I memorized passages and adopted its language in my high-school essays and was promptly reprimanded by my english teacher.

I never managed to place the book in a narrative that I could describe to myself.

This recording helped me get through the book in its entirety and absorb it as a narrative.

Great book, great reading, read experience.

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A review of great books

Reviewed: 01-24-12

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

This book was well read and reflected the text of the book. However, it reviews rarely read books.

Has The Conservative Mind turned you off from other books in this genre?

It has not.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The material is useful and valuable. However, it is tedious.

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Excellent Book

Reviewed: 01-23-12

If you could sum up Red Alert in three words, what would they be?

China seeks a global monopoly in rare earth minerals to secure economic hegemony.

What was most disappointing about Stephen Leeb and Gregory Dorsey ’s story?

The book could be better organized. As well, much of its stems from research by Australian and US academics in the field of strategic trade theory. Although their logic appears sound, at first blush, they are not examining the deep economic costs and risks of China's position.

Did Brian Bascle do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was a drawn out magazine article not a book.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Common Sense that needs to be re-iterated

Reviewed: 12-12-11

What made the experience of listening to The Nerdist Way the most enjoyable?

This is a funny audio book. What is most important is that the author knows his audience and their many many anxieties. So its advice is directed toward them.

Has The Nerdist Way turned you off from other books in this genre?

I probably will never be interested in

Did Chris Hardwick do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

He does this through different voices and by comedy

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

God no ... I have to earn a living. Listened on the way to work.

Any additional comments?

Great book!

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